Transmission Lines Design Engineer

About the role

This design‑focused position works closely with engineering teams and delivery partners to develop practical, buildable and compliant transmission line designs for projects in Victoria.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake overhead transmission line design for 132kV+ infrastructure projects.
• Perform PLS‑CADD modelling, including line profiling, clearances and optimisation.
• Lead or support route selection and alignment development.
• Conduct structure spotting and layout design for transmission lines.
• Apply sag‑tension calculations, loading conditions and clearance assessments.
• Coordinate with civil/structural teams on tower and foundation design inputs.
• Provide technical input into constructability and design optimisation.
• Support design reviews and ensure compliance with AS/NZS 7000 and relevant standards.

Required profile

• Minimum 5+ years' experience on transmission line projects (132kV and above).
• Demonstrated experience in transmission line design and route selection.
• Strong working knowledge of Australian standards (AS/NZS 7000) or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and written skills.

Required skills

• PLS‑CADD modelling.
• Sag‑tension and clearance calculations.
• Structure spotting and line modelling.