Snr Transmission Lines Design Engineer, Structural – Energy Transition Projects-266956
Snr Transmission Lines Design Engineer, Structural
Iconic $m–$bn HV & Renewable Energy Projects
UGL delivers critical infrastructure across the resources, defence, transport, and power and renewables sectors. Within our Utilities Engineering business, we design and deliver nationally significant energy infrastructure ranging from HV substations and transmission lines up to 500kV, through to power generation, electrical distribution networks and renewable energy assets.
Our work supports Australia’s energy transition and includes flagship programs such as HumeLink West, alongside major renewables, solar and BESS projects across the country.
Why this role
Work on large‑scale, nationally significant energy and transmission projects.
Join a collaborative, close‑knit in‑house design team that shares ideas and challenges thinking.
Be part of a team that values technical excellence and buildable design outcomes.
Exposure across substations, transmission lines, renewables, BESS and grid infrastructure.
Long‑term stability with a strong utilities project pipeline and career growth opportunities.
About the role
Your first assignment will be HumeLink West, the UGL–CPB Joint Venture delivering 148 km of 500 kV transmission lines (over 360 towers) between the Maragle substation area and Wagga Wagga. You’ll be based between the Transgrid project office in Haymarket and UGL’s North Sydney engineering headquarters, working closely with project and delivery teams
As a Senior Transmission Lines Design Engineer, you’ll deliver high‑quality structural designs across transmission line projects and tenders, contributing from concept through to delivery. You’ll work closely with the in‑house design team, stakeholders and clients to produce designs that are safe, compliant and buildable.
Key responsibilities
Produce and review structural designs for transmission line support structures and foundations across tenders and projects.
Provide senior technical input and interface with clients, project teams and internal engineers on design matters.
Lead or contribute to design planning, engineering programs and budget estimates as part of tender and delivery teams.
Manage geotechnical inputs, including preparing investigation briefs, reviewing reports and coordinating with external consultants.
Undertake Designer, Checker and Verifier roles and support the development and mentoring of junior engineers.
What we offer
About you
Experience in a similar role with hands-on experience designing transmission lines and related infrastructure.
Strong working knowledge of AS/NZS 7000, AS/NZS 1170, AS/NZS 3600, AS 2159 and related standards.
Degree‑qualified in Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
Engineers Australia member with (or working towards) CPEng, NER and RPEQ registration.
Confident communicator with a collaborative mindset, comfortable engaging clients and technical teams.
About Us
UGL is a respected of end-to-end engineering, construction, operation and maintenance services within various sectors including rail, transport, communications, oil and gas, power, renewables, resources, water and defence. We partner with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies, government agencies, private enterprises, and public institutions. As a member of the CIMIC Group of companies, we value diversity in our team’s backgrounds, ideas, work styles.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to complete a pre-employment medical.
Ref: 266956
Design
Australia-NSW-Sydney CBD, Inner West, Eastern Suburbs
Full-time
UGL is CIMIC Group's specialist end-to-end engineering, services and operations provider. We have a rich history dating back to 1899 and since then we have grown to be a market leader in many of the sectors in which we operate.
Working with some of the most important companies and governments in Australia and globally, we help to play a role in people’s lives every day.
We keep Australia moving through our transport manufacturing, maintenance and operations offering, and we support the energy sector through our renewables, power generation, resources and transmission operations.
We are helping to shape the country through our major infrastructure projects across Australia and we’re preparing for the future with our new energy, Defence, telecommunications and technology expertise.
We are passionate about our 9000+ people and keeping them safe. We’re experts in what we do, and our in-house engineering team ensures we can provide a true end-to-end outcome for our customers.
With projects, operations and offices throughout the country, our footprint means we are involved in communities across Australia, providing expertise for our customers and employment and career opportunities for all Australians.
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