Transmission Engineering Director — Hybrid & Strategy Lead

AtkinsRealis Australia Pty Ltd; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid work

Remote work opportunities outside of a

Performance driven discretionary bonus

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis Australia Pty Ltd seeks a Technical Director, Transmission to lead engineering excellence and project outcomes for critical power infrastructure across Australia. Hybrid work and flexible location options on the East Coast support collaboration with Melbourne, Sydney, or Brisbane offices.

You will guide design teams, engage with clients, and shape business strategy while leveraging digital engineering and regulatory insights to drive growth in the energy transmission market.

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical or Civil/Structural Engineering or an equivalent.
• Chartership – RPEQ, NER, CPEng (desirable).
• Proven experience in the design of transmission and distribution, with expertise in Transmission Lines.
• Excellent interpersonal and technical skills with the ability to develop and lead design teams and develop strong client relationships.
• Experience working in digital engineering environments and delivering to local technical standards and guidelines.
• Commercially minded, can understand the business needs of both AtkinsRéalis and clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and oversight across transmission line engineering projects, ensuring best-in-class design and delivery outcomes.
• Drive innovation in overhead line design, leveraging new technologies, digital engineering tools, and sustainable practices.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and collaborate across engineering, environmental, and construction functions.
• Engage with key clients and stakeholders, influencing project direction and strengthening long-term partnerships.
• Contribute to business strategy, identifying growth opportunities within the Australian energy and transmission market.
• Anticipate regulatory, technical, and market changes, developing forward-thinking solutions that position AtkinsRéalis as a leader in transmission infrastructure.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Digital engineering tools

Transmission Lines design

Commercial awareness

Education

Electrical/Civil-Structural Engineering degree

Chartership (desirable)

Tools

Digital engineering tools

Job description

AtkinsRéalis Australia Pty Ltd seeks a Technical Director, Transmission to lead engineering excellence and project outcomes for critical power infrastructure across Australia. Hybrid work and flexible location options on the East Coast support collaboration with Melbourne, Sydney, or Brisbane offices.

You will guide design teams, engage with clients, and shape business strategy while leveraging digital engineering and regulatory insights to drive growth in the energy transmission market.