Lead Electrical Engineer, Transmission Lines

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

OPPORTUNITES ACROSS VICTORIA, NSW, QLD AND PERTH

ACCIONA Mechanical & Electrical is a specialist division within ACCIONA, delivering end-to-end mechanical and electrical design, construction, installation and commissioning services that support the transition to a low-carbon future.

With a strong presence across Australia, we contribute to some of the nation’s most impactful infrastructure projects — from renewable energy and transmission networks to sustainable transport systems and water infrastructure. Our work is grounded in ACCIONA’s global commitment to sustainability, innovation, and social progress.

Benefits

• Global Business | Unlimited Opportunities | Strong Long-Term Pipeline of Work
• Opportunities across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane or Perth
• Annual pay review and discretionary bonus
• Career Development, Strong Culture, Inclusive and Support Environment
• Passionate about innovation and continuous improvement
• Opportunity to work across high profile projects
• Strong commitment to economic, environmental, and social progress

The Position

This role is ideal for a highly skilled engineer who combines deep technical expertise with a collaborative mindset and a passion for building sustainable, future-ready infrastructure. As the Lead Electrical Engineer, you will guide the design and delivery of high-voltage transmission systems that enable clean energy integration and strengthen community resilience.

Operating within an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) framework, the position is focused on developing cost-effective, technically robust design solutions. A strong emphasis on constructability ensures that designs translate into efficient, safe, and sustainable outcomes during on-site execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full design lifecycle of complex systems, from concept through integration and
• Validation including resolving design conflicts and ensure systems meet performance, reliability, and regulatory standards
• Apply RAM principles to enhance system maintainability, availability, and reliability
• Lead Value Engineering and Whole of Life assessments to improve cost-effectiveness and
• Sustainability ensuring engineering systems processes are integrated seamlessly
• Resolve major design control challenges and lead problem-solving efforts for complex technical challenges, balancing project constraints such as cost, time, and quality

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Chartered Status (including RPEV, RPEQ, NER & CPEng), or the ability to achieve
• 7+ years’ senior experience in transmission line design (220kV+)
• Advanced PLS-CADD skills (preferably to 500kV); working knowledge of PLS-Tower
• Strong understanding of HV transmission, substations, and applicable standards
• Skilled in preparing clear, accurate reports, drawings, schedules, and specifications
• Tier 1/Tier 2 contractor or TNSP experience highly regarded