Senior Project Engineer

3 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia AusNet Full time
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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