Title:  Senior Engineer, Transmission Lines

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Through purpose and people - not just through the infrastructure we operate, but through the way we show up for each other, our customers’ and our communities. The future of energy is in our hands. Let’s shape it together.

We all want a future of energy we can be proud of. With us you can.

 As part of our Transmission Project Development Team, you’ll provide technical expertise on transmission lines projects, collaborating with internal stakeholders and Design & Construction Delivery Partners to ensure successful project outcomes. Your specialist knowledge of transmission line structures, foundations and construction will help drive efficient, future-focused solutions across brownfield and greenfield projects.

With a hybrid split (Office/WFH), this role is based in Southbank, Melbourne and is part of the Project Development, Transmission Delivery Team.

 This role will deliver real outcomes, including but not limited to:

• Provide engineering support for customer and company-initiated transmission projects
• Develop scopes, review brownfield/greenfield designs, and ensure constructability, safety, and maintainability (PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE & TOWER)
• Contribute to cost-effective business cases, supporting schedules, risk registers, and commercial offers
• Identify opportunities to enhance standards and improve engineering processes
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and design service providers
• Lead, coach, and share expertise with team members
• Support development of accurate project estimates and timelines
• Assist in scoping, risk assessment, and commercial inputs for transmission substations

You don’t need to check every box; however, we are looking for a good combination of:

• Tertiary degree in Electrical, Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering
• Full driver’s license and Registered Engineer in Victoria (RPEV) – or eligibility
• Civil, Structural or Electrical engineering project experience around electricity networks and transmission lines
• PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and TOWER design software Proficiency
• Strong understanding of lifecycles, design, construction, and regulatory compliance
• Ability to simplify complex engineering analysis for non-engineers
• Proven capability in coaching, mentoring, and leading project teams
• Ability to build relationships across divisions and with external partners
• Engineers Australia membership (or equivalent) preferred; regular local travel required

The AusNet experience is all about…  

• Growing your impact: We’ll support you to build your career through real opportunities and strong connections.
• Solving some of the most complex energy challenges of our time: We love unpacking complex challenges in clever ways and looking at things differently.
• Being apart a team that cares deeply about each other: We share in the good times. We support in the tough times. And we’re humble through and through.

At AusNet, we bring the energy! Ready to make your impact? Apply now.