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Enerven delivers electrical infrastructure and telecommunications solutions that are vital to connecting communities across Australia. Our design, construction, and maintenance services ensure reliable power generation, transmission, and distribution to homes and businesses nationwide – and our commitment to renewable energy and resilient grid infrastructure sets us apart.

The expertise and dedication of our people spans the entire electricity network, so careers at Enerven are defined by meaningful contributions and impactful work.

At Enerven, we’re connecting you with tomorrow.

About the role

We are leading the delivery of some of the most significant energy projects in Australia. From the 480MWh Summerfield BESS connection and the Hydrogen Job Plans 275kV connection in South Australiathe 2.8GWh Eraring BESS to the 500kV Goulburn River Solar Farm connection work in New South Wales, Enerven is providing the critical infrastructure needed to drive Australia’s renewable energy transition.

Enerven is now also collaborating with utilities across Australia with panel agreements being in place with TransGrid and being the maintenance and service provider for ElectraNet. We also partner with developers including Origin, AGL & AMP

Specialising in civil, structural and overhead line design, the Principal Transmission Lines Engineer leads the delivery of critical high voltage infrastructure projects, providing professional engineering advice to internal stakeholders and external clients. The Principal Transmission Lines Engineer acts as a subject matter expert providing technical support in all areas of overhead transmission line design including bidding and estimating, project scheduling, delivery strategies, construction support and maintenance activities.

Day to day you will:

• Provide technical leadership and support to the engineering & design project team.
• Lead the delivery of overhead line design projects in the regulated and unregulated spaces.
• Provide subject matter expert advice within the business for matters relating to overhead transmission lines and related activity
• Provide mentoring experience to junior team members
• Undertake detailed engineering design of overhead transmission lines i.e.
  • Overhead line design (Route selection / structure spotting / PLS-CADD modelling)
  • Structure design (Lattice steel towers, tubular steel poles, Stobie poles, steel / timber / concrete H-frames, guyed masts)
  • Footing design
  • Construction engineering (input into Job Safe Work Method development, construction loading assessments, maintenance tasks, etc)
  • Technical support related to design and engineering disciplines
• Provide site support to construction and maintenance teams
• Engage with clients to deliver major infrastructure projects
• Work with industry suppliers and service providers to facilitate delivery of designs and transmission construction works

About you

You will have a strong background in transmission engineering, ideally within construction and maintenance practices, but not essential, along with design expertise, PLS-CADD proficiency and leadership skills.

You will have experience working on high-profile projects valued up to $100m and will gain exposure across all stages from concept through to delivery. You will develop your career within a growing, nationally recognised business, working with a diverse range of clients and stakeholders.

Specific qualifications and experience required include:

• A minimum of 10 years experience within the Transmission industry
• Degree in Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering, that will allow admission as Corporate Member of Institute of Engineers, Australia. (CPEng is desirable)
• Current SA (South Australia) Driver’s license
• Communication Skills (Oral, written, & interpersonal)
• Knowledge of Transmission Design, Construction, and Maintenance Methods
• Transmission Engineering Software Package Skills (PLS-CADD, Tower, & PLS Pole)
• Project Management Skills (Planning, optioneering, organising, and prioritising)

About us

The work behind the network
When you join Enerven, you are working for a team guided by its core values of dependability, proactiveness and collaboration.

A skilled and diverse workforce
Our broad industry skillset enables us to meet complex challenges with agility and expertise. Our team is at the forefront of change – building a more sustainable future by connecting Australia with tomorrow.

Outstanding culture of safety and well-being
Health, safety and well-being form the foundations of our operations, and we have an unwavering commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our people, our customers and the community we serve.

Flexible work options and employee benefit programs

Enjoy flexible working conditions that ensure you can have a better work, life balance, all in a collaborative, safe and supportive work environment. Our variety of employee benefits include:

• Lucrative incentive structure
• Flexible working hours
• Up to $900 annual electricity bill reimbursement
• 18 weeks paid primary carers parental leave
• Leadership and career development opportunities
• Automatic coverage from our income protection scheme.
• Salary sacrifice towards novated lease vehicle
• Corporate discount towards health insurance and gym memberships

An inclusive and equal opportunity organisation

We value and respect the unique backgrounds and experiences of our employees, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. As members of the Diversity Council Australia, our employees can receive full access to research, events and expertise on all aspects of diversity and inclusion.

Given safety is at the forefront of everything we do, candidates will undergo comprehensive pre-employment screening, including a medical and a police check.

Don't let this opportunity pass you by. For further information or any queries about this role, reach out to us at recruitment@enerven.com.au

Be part of something bigger. Join Enerven and help connect Australia with tomorrow.