ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 41,500 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges, including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
Location
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth.
About ACCIONA Mechanical & Electrical
Specialist division delivering end‐to‐end mechanical and electrical design, construction, installation and commissioning services that support the transition to a low‐carbon future. With a strong presence across Australia, we contribute to some of the nation's most impactful infrastructure projects—from renewable energy and transmission networks to sustainable transport systems and water infrastructure. Our work is grounded in ACCIONA's global commitment to sustainability, innovation and social progress.
Benefits
* Global Business | Unlimited Opportunities | Strong Long Term Pipeline of Work
* Opportunities across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane or Perth
* Annual pay review and discretionary bonus
* Career Development, Strong Culture, Inclusive and Support Environment
* Passionate about innovation and continuous improvement
* Opportunity to work across high profile projects
* Strong commitment to economic, environmental, and social progress
Position
Lead Structural Engineer, Transmission – part of Acciona's Power Systems Team. This role suits a highly skilled engineer who brings deep structural expertise, a collaborative mindset and a commitment to shaping sustainable, future‐ready infrastructure. As the Lead Structural Engineer, you will guide the design and delivery of transmission line structures and related infrastructure that supports clean energy integration and enhances community resilience. Operating within an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) framework, the position focuses on developing cost‐effective, technically robust design solutions.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the full design lifecycle of complex systems, from concept through integration and validation
* Resolve design conflicts and ensure systems meet performance, reliability, and regulatory standards
* Lead the development of innovative and sustainable designs aligned with client and industry expectations
* Apply RAM principles to enhance system maintainability, availability, and reliability
* Use advanced modelling and simulation tools to validate complex system designs
* Lead Value Engineering and Whole of Life assessments to improve cost‐effectiveness and sustainability
* Lead collaboration across engineering disciplines for integrated design
* Evaluate ongoing projects, products and processes to identify and diagnose performance deficiencies, impending or actual failures, and propose remedies and solutions
Qualifications and Capabilities
* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
* Chartered Status (including RPEV, RPEQ, NER & CPEng), or the ability to achieve
* 7+ years' senior experience in transmission line structural design (220kV+)
* Advanced proficiency in PLS-CADD and PLS-Tower, with experience delivering structure designs up to 500kV.
* Strong understanding of transmission line structures, foundations, loading standards, and relevant Australian and international design codes.
* Skilled in developing high-quality structural reports, calculations, drawings, schedules, and specifications.
* Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of Australian engineering standards and practices
* Confident leading structural teams in fast‐paced, multidisciplinary project environments.
Desired Skills and Experience
* Engineering Qualifications | 7 years exp | PLS-CADD and PLS-Tower, with experience delivering structure designs up to 500kV.
We have opportunities across Australia. If this particular role isn't the right fit for your skills and experience, but you have a background in transmission or substations, we'd still love to hear from you. Reach out directly to Michelle Ackland at michelle.ackland@acciona.com - we're always keen to connect with passionate professionals who share our vision for sustainable infrastructure.
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