Senior Electrical Transmission Lines Engineer (Overhead)

Hatch; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch is seeking a Senior Transmission Lines Engineer (Electrical) to lead overhead transmission line design across Australia, partnering with utilities, renewable developers, EPCs and owners. You will guide the full project lifecycle, from concept through to commissioning, while mentoring others and ensuring engineering excellence.

Based in Sydney or Melbourne, you will engage clients and multidisciplinary teams, applying IEC/IEEE/CIGRE/AS/NZS standards to deliver practical, innovative

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent relevant qualification.
• Minimum 8 years' experience in the design and delivery of overhead transmission line projects.
• Strong expertise in transmission line modelling and electrical design using PLS-CADD or similar software.
• Experience supporting projects across concept, detailed design, construction, and commissioning.
• Knowledge of IEC, IEEE, CIGRE and AS/NZS standards.
• Excellent communication with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• CPEng accreditation is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of overhead transmission line projects across Australia.
• Provide technical leadership through the full project lifecycle from concept to commissioning.
• Mentor team members and drive engineering excellence and innovation.
• Collaborate with utilities, developers, EPCs and owners to deliver solutions.

Skills

Transmission line design

PLS-CADD experience

Client leadership

Engineering judgement

Mentorship

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

PLS-CADD

Job description

Hatch is seeking a Senior Transmission Lines Engineer (Electrical) to lead overhead transmission line design across Australia, partnering with utilities, renewable developers, EPCs and owners. You will guide the full project lifecycle, from concept through to commissioning, while mentoring others and ensuring engineering excellence.

Based in Sydney or Melbourne, you will engage clients and multidisciplinary teams, applying IEC/IEEE/CIGRE/AS/NZS standards to deliver practical, innovative