Overview
Senior Project Engineer - Transmission Lines at AusNet. Hybrid office/remote role based in Southbank, Melbourne.
About the Role
As part of the Transmission Project Development Team, you'll provide technical expertise on transmission lines projects, collaborating with internal stakeholders and design & construction partners to ensure successful project outcomes. Your specialist knowledge of transmission line structures, foundations and construction will help drive efficient, future-focused solutions across brownfield and greenfield projects.
Hybrid split (Office/Work From Home) based in Southbank, Melbourne and part of the Project Development, Transmission Delivery Team.
This role will deliver real outcomes, including but not limited to:
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 (PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE & TOWER)
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
Engineering Qualification – Tertiary degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering
Licensing – Full driver's license and Registered Engineer in Victoria (RPEV) or eligibility
Technical Expertise – Civil, Structural or Electrical engineering project experience around electricity networks and transmission lines
Software – Proficiency in PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and TOWER design software
Project Leadership – Strong understanding of lifecycles, design, construction, and regulatory compliance
Communication Skills – Ability to simplify complex engineering analysis for non-engineers
Team Development – Coaching, mentoring, and leading project teams
Stakeholder Engagement – Ability to build relationships across divisions and with external partners
Industry Involvement – Engineers Australia membership (or equivalent) preferred; regular local travel required
What We Offer
Flexible work arrangements: hybrid work, flexible hours, or part-time opportunities
Generous leave: more than typical personal leave and 14 weeks paid parental leave
Community giving: paid day to volunteer with Foodbank or a cause you choose
Perks: purchased leave, income protection, novated leasing, corporate discounts, private health cover discounts and more
A real place to belong. We celebrate diverse voices and perspectives and offer social events and Employee Network Groups.
We're excited by the possibilities ahead. If you're passionate about our purpose and commit to progress, bring your energy and join AusNet. Together, we can shape a new way forward.
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