Technical Director – Transmission Lines

Overview Arcadis is the world\'s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world\'s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role Description
As a Technical Director within the Energy & Resources team, you will play a pivotal leadership role in Transmission & Distribution (T&D) projects, leveraging your expertise in the Australian T&D sector to drive business growth and deliver impactful outcomes.
Role accountabilities include, but are not limited to:
Provide civil, electrical and structural leadership and oversight for Transmission and Substation projects, from concept development to final detailed designs.
Offer technical support to team members to ensure high-quality project delivery.
Prepare, review, and approve technical reports, drawings and plans for Transmission and Substation projects (up to 500kV preferred).
Develop project scopes, estimates, budgets and schedules for all components of Transmission and Substation projects.
Guide material selection and safety reviews during design and constructability phases, providing oversight to ensure compliance and efficiency.
Provide technical leadership on Transmission structure geometries, structure modelling and line hardware.
Drive business development and sales efforts for large CAPEX projects, engaging prospective clients and expanding the project portfolio.
Contribute to bid preparation by providing key design inputs, estimating design hours, and assembling large tenders effectively.
Foster strong relationships with internal teams, offices, and external organisations, building a professional reputation for both yourself and Arcadis within the industry.
Deepen client understanding by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of their business, drivers, competitors, and industry trends to build rapport, trust, and opportunities for repeat and new business.
Qualifications & Experience 15+ years' experience working on Transmission and Substation projects
Relevant engineering degree with Chartered and RPEQ/RPEV status or equivalent professional accreditation
Previous experience in the Australian power industry such as working for an engineering firm or Australian Transmission utility
Significant consulting experience on projects of significant scale and complexity
Demonstrated technical, commercial and delivery acumen
Proficient in design of steel structures, concrete structures, geotechnical engineering, and foundation design
A detailed understanding of Line Design Principles and relevant Australian Standards e.g. AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 7000, AS/NZS 1170, AS 4100 & ASCE 10-15 design standard
Relevant line design experience and proficient use of PLS CADD, PLS-TOWER, PLS POLE, Microstran, SpaceGass
Relevant lattice tower design and modelling experience
Proficient in line layout design, pole top geometry design, Insulator assembly design, conductor and line rating studies, noise and induction studies, pole foundation design
Knowledge of GIS, LiDAR and advanced survey techniques for line routing
Knowledge of construction considerations and maintenance load evaluations
Proficient in various foundation types including drilled piers, spread footers, and transformer pads
Knowledge and understanding of underground transmission design processes, calculations and drawings
Knowledge and understanding of civil engineering site development practices such as site planning, grading, excavation, drainage, roadways as related to substations facilities, transmission facilities and right-of-ways
Proficient in substation structure design, rigid bus design, foundation design, oil spill containment design, retaining walls, masonry control shelters, and firewalls
Familiarity with power system and earthing modelling software
Proven ability to lead project teams with strong skills in influencing, motivating, and delegating; paired with excellent communication and relationship-building capabilities, both internally and externally.
Why Arcadis? We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone\'s contribution matters. It\'s why we are pioneering a skill-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You\'ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you\'ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
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