Project Engineer – Stringing (Transmission Lines)

About the role

ACCIONA is seeking a senior Project Engineer to lead stringing activities on high‑voltage transmission line projects in Perth. You will be responsible for planning, coordinating and executing the safe installation of conductors, earth wires and OPGW, ensuring compliance with technical, quality and schedule requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Develop detailed stringing plans, schedules and methodologies aligned with overall construction programmes.
• Supervise and coordinate stringing operations, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and implement mitigation measures to meet milestones.
• Enforce safety, environmental and quality standards during all stringing activities.
• Manage budgets, track costs and prepare progress claims.
• Resolve technical issues related to stringing equipment, methods and alignment tolerances.
• Prepare method statements, inspection test plans, risk assessments and regular progress reports.
• Guide tower erection set‑up, review single‑line diagrams and substation drawings, and support final commissioning.

Required profile

• Chartered Civil Engineering degree.
• Minimum 10 years of experience on 400 kV transmission line projects.
• Proven track record delivering new lines longer than 200 km.
• Extensive experience in transmission line construction with a focus on stringing operations.
• Background in construction, electricity and renewable energy sectors.

Required skills

• HV and EHV switchgear expertise.
• Surveying of high‑voltage transmission lines.
• Stringing operations and equipment handling.
• Transmission line construction techniques.
• OPGW installation.
• Tower erection and retrofitting.