The Senior Project Engineer role offers a unique opportunity to lead the way in the clean energy transition. As part of our Transmission Project Development Team, you will provide technical expertise on transmission lines projects.
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:
* Technical Expertise – Provide engineering support for customer and company-initiated transmission projects
* Design & Assessment – Develop scopes, review brownfield/greenfield designs, and ensure constructability, safety, and maintainability
* Project Planning – Contribute to cost-effective business cases, supporting schedules, risk registers, and commercial offers
* Standards & Improvements – Identify opportunities to enhance standards and improve engineering processes
* Stakeholder Collaboration – Build strong relationships with internal teams and design service providers
* Leadership & Mentoring – Lead, coach, and share expertise with team members
* Estimations & Scheduling – Support development of accurate project estimates and timelines
* Substation/Terminal station Projects – Assist in scoping, risk assessment, and commercial inputs for transmission substations
Requirements
* Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering degree
* 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 preferred; regular local travel required
What We Offer
* Flexibility: whether this is hybrid work, flexible hours, or part-time arrangements, we'll work with you to help balance work and life.
* Leave: more than typical personal leave and a generous 14 weeks of paid parental leave, with no minimum service.
* Community giving: a paid day to volunteer with our social impact partner, Foodbank, or for a cause that matters to you.
* Perks: all the other perks you've come to expect like purchased leave, income protection insurance, novated leasing, corporate discounts, private health cover discounts, and more.
As an industry in transformation, we're excited by the possibilities ahead. So, if you're passionate about our purpose and committed to making real progress, bring your energy and join us. Together, we can shape a new way forward.
We celebrate unique voices, refreshing perspectives, and diversity in our team. Engage and connect through our social club, family day, wide range of events, or by joining one of our Employee Network Groups.