Transmission Lines Design Engineer

Elecnor; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Elecnor is seeking a Transmission Line Design Engineer (PLS-CADD) to join its Australian engineering team and coordinate the design and delivery of transmission line works. You will develop electrical and structural documentation, liaise with construction, and work with external designers to ensure technical integrity and QA compliance.

Ideal candidates have 3–7 years’ overhead transmission line design experience, strong PLS-CADD skills, and knowledge of Australian standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–7 years’ overhead transmission line design experience.
• Strong proficiency in PLS-CADD; experience with PLS-TOWER and/or PLS-POLE.
• Knowledge of AS/NZS 7000 and Australian transmission line standards.
• Experience across design and construction interfaces.
• Construction White Card or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical and structural documentation: specifications, schematics, investigations, and reports.
• Coordinate with construction on methodology and provide input to the design.
• Collaborate with external designers to ensure compliance and integrity.
• Review client specifications and standards to meet QA criteria.
• Ensure safety compliance with site requirements.
• Assist in material/equipment selection and supplier coordination.
• Support value engineering and design optimisation for constructability and cost.
• Participate in planning meetings and align with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-TOWER

PLS-POLE

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to grow your career in the renewable energy sector while contributing to Australia’s clean energy transition?

Join Elecnor, a global leader in high-profile renewable energy infrastructure projects, and play a key role in shaping Australia’s energy future.

As a Transmission Line Design Engineer (PLS-CADD), you will be part of Elecnor’s Engineering team with a primary focus on coordinating the design and delivery of Transmission Line works across the company.

Key Responsibilities

Development of electrical and structural documentation such as specifications, schematics, investigations, technical assessments, test procedures and engineering reports.

Liaison with the construction team to develop construction methodology and provide construction input into the design process.

Working closely with the external Designers to ensure specification compliance and technical integrity of design.

Review and interpretation of client specifications, Australian Standards and project-specific design criteria to ensure design Quality Assurance criteria is met.

Ensure all activities are undertaken in a safe manner and compliant with our safety requirements, as well as site and project specific requirements.

Support in the technical selection of materials and equipment, review of specifications, and coordination with suppliers to ensure project requirements are met.

Supporting value engineering and design optimisation to improve constructability, programme and whole-of-project cost.

Participation in planning meetings, monitoring schedules, and alignment with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely delivery.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.

Approximately 3–7 years’ experience in overhead transmission line design, or equivalent demonstrated capability.

Strong proficiency in PLS-CADD and practical experience with PLS-TOWER and/or PLS-POLE.

Knowledge and practical application of AS/NZS 7000 and relevant Australian transmission line standards and utility requirements.

Experience working across design and construction interfaces will be highly regarded.

Construction White Card, or ability to obtain one.

Skills & Abilities

Value engineering and optimisation to achieve efficiencies in cost and program.

Ability to self-manage time and activities.

An ability to work effectively within a team as well as autonomously.

Our Company

Elecnor is a leading Spanish business group in the infrastructure, renewable energy, services and new technology sectors with over 65 years of continuous growth and a presence in 55 countries.

Elecnor operates in various sectors, including electricity, gas, industrial plants, railways, telecommunications, water, control systems, construction, the environment, installations maintenance and aerospace engineering.

Elecnor’s strong international vocation has led the company to embark on a continuous expansion process that has opened doors to new markets all over the world, mostly in Europe, North America, Central America, South America, Africa, Australia and the Middle East. Elecnor is listed on the Continuous Market and has a team of highly qualified professionals and a workforce of over 21,000 employees.

Our Culture - why you’ll love being part of the Elecnor team

Elecnor is a trusted industry leader known for delivering innovative, sustainable solutions. We offer stable careers and genuine opportunities to grow, and our culture is built on respect and support, empowering our collaborative teams of recognised industry specialists, strengthening communities, and shaping the future of energy together.

Elecnor provides flexible and hybrid working arrangements, supportive leadership, and ongoing professional development, in addition to competitive salary packaging aligned to experience.

Our Inclusive Recruitment Process

At Elecnor, we are committed to building an environment where equal employment opportunities are central to everything we do.

Our inclusive and respectful culture welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and communities to join our recruitment process, ensuring that every opportunity is open to all.

Veterans and active defence reserve members, people of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities, and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is accessible for everyone. If you require any adjustments during the application process, please let us know so we can accommodate your needs.

Together, we can create a future driven by innovation, creativity, and collaboration.