Senior Electrical Engineer, Transmission Lines

About the role

ACCIONA is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to design high‑voltage transmission lines across Australia. The role supports the Power Systems team in delivering safe, sustainable, and cost‑effective infrastructure solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Develop HV transmission line designs that meet project specifications.
• Use modelling tools (e.g., PLS‑CADD, PLS‑Tower) to optimise performance and ensure constructability.
• Prepare detailed drawings, reports, schedules and technical specifications.
• Apply Safety in Design principles throughout the design process.
• Coordinate design inputs across civil, structural and primary disciplines.
• Identify and resolve design issues, supporting continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Chartered status (RPEV, RPEQ, NER, CPEng) or ability to achieve within six months – desirable.
• 4+ years senior experience in transmission line design (220 kV +).
• Experience with Tier 1/Tier 2 contractors or TNSP is highly regarded.
• Advanced proficiency with PLS‑CADD (up to 500 kV) and working knowledge of PLS‑Tower.
• Strong understanding of HV transmission, substations and relevant standards.

Required skills

• PLS‑CADD
• PLS‑Tower
• HV transmission line design
• Safety in Design
• Modelling tools for power infrastructure

What we offer

• Annual wellness benefit
• Salary packaging and insurance options
• Income protection
• Purchase additional annual leave
• Gender‑neutral parental leave
• Top Employer certification (2022‑2025) in Australia