Senior Transmission Engineer

2 months ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia SNC Lavalin Full time

We are a world-leading design, engineering and project management organisation. Our mission is to connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems.

As a Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating the design delivery of Transmission or Substation assets between our Delivery partners to ensure scope and employers' requirements.

This position will support and report to our Client's Technical / Design Director and will be responsible for the overall design and engineering delivery of the project.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Acting as the primary contact for internal and external stakeholders across the technical requirements of the project
  • Managing the compliance across all aspects of the engineering process within the project
  • Monitoring and tracking the design deliverables and schedules, managing RFIs, design changes, NCRs to ensure successful project completion
  • Supporting the construction team to resolve any engineering issues during the construction phase
  • Ensuring compliance across technical design, HSE, Budget, time and quality requirements as well as managing engineering project risks, reporting progress and proactively resolving issues as they arise to mitigate impact.
  • Accountable for leading the compilation of project specifications.
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with and between internal and external stakeholders, delivering a high level of service.

Desired Skills, Experience and Capabilities

  • High level of technical knowledge within the design and construction of transmission assets (lines or substations)
  • Significant experience successfully delivering engineering outcomes including project scope, specification development, managing design reviews, onsite inspection, and safety in design processes
  • Understanding of transmission system reliability and performance, substation and transmission system components, performance, and operation
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation, Australian Standards and Government policy guidelines, which govern safety, engineering design, environmental assessment for the implementation of engineering projects
  • Ability to work as part of a team in the design, construction and management of large, complex infrastructure projects with multiple stakeholders.
  • Tertiary qualifications in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil/Structural Engineering or an equivalent and ideally NER, CPEng and/or RPEQ

We're committed to being sensitive to your unique needs and aspirations. By championing inclusive, accessible, and sustainable design, you'll inspire positive change in the world around you.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. Let's create a world where everyone's potential is recognised and celebrated



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