Principal Transmission Line Engineer - job 1 of 2

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We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Leading the change toward a sustainable and equitable future

AECOM is a leading provider of engineering, environment and construction services, and is contributing its deep experience to help strategically plan, develop, design and construct energy infrastructure to not only meet future demands but to deliver sustainable legacies for our clients, community and our planet.

We look at our projects as part of the broader energy system and across the whole life cycle, from commissioning to decommissioning. We help our clients achieve the right balance across the spectrum of generation through renewable energy sources, solar, wind, stored energy, hydropower and fossil fuels; and alternative energy fuels including hydrogen and electrification.

Our Energy Team are seeking an experienced Transmission Line Engineer to join our team based in Melbourne or Adelaide. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the design and delivery of complex transmission line projects across Australia.

What will a day in this role look like: 

• Lead and manage transmission line engineering projects through the entire project lifecycle including; assessment of greenfield and brownfield transmission line projects, transmission line route selection and optimization, tower spotting, tower geometry design, foundation design, conductor and insulator assessment.
• Develop and review detailed engineering designs, calculations and specifications for transmission line systems (up to 500kV) and related projects. This includes the preparation and presentation of technical reports and proposals.
• Provide technical guidance and support to; junior engineers and team members to assist with their professional development and provide construction support to the client and contractors on a variety of projects.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineers on a variety of major projects, to ensure project alignment and successful execution
• Use your technical experience and local knowledge to ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations and safety requirements.

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.  

What are we looking for from you? 

• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical, Civil or Structural) ideally with 10 + years of relevant experience in transmission line engineering either for a consultancy or client-side.
• In-depth understanding of industry standard software such as PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE and TOWER
• Strong understanding of local utility and national overhead line standards and guidelines.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders at varying levels of seniority.
• RPEV/RPEQ / CPEng (or working towards) – highly desirable

Join us and let’s get started.

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About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.