Senior Project Engineer - Transmission Lines at Ausnet in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Kablio

Role

Description

standards improvement

technical support

design review

project planning

cost estimation

stakeholder collaboration

Standards & Improvements – Identify opportunities to enhance standards and improve engineering processes
Technical Expertise – Provide engineering support for customer and company-initiated transmission projects
Design & Assessment – Develop scopes, review brownfield/greenfield designs, and ensure constructability, safety, and maintainability (PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE & TOWER)
Leadership & Mentoring – Lead, coach, and share expertise with team members
Project Planning – Contribute to cost-effective business cases, supporting schedules, risk registers, and commercial offers
Estimations & Scheduling – Support development of accurate project estimates and timelines
Stakeholder Collaboration – Build strong relationships with internal teams and design service providers
Substation/Terminal station Projects – Assist in scoping, risk assessment, and commercial inputs for transmission substations

Requirements

pls-cadd

pls-pole

tower design

rpev

engineers australia

project leadership

As part of our Transmission Project Development Team, you’ll provide technical expertise on transmission lines projects, collaborating with internal stakeholders and Design & Construction Delivery Partners to ensure successful project outcomes. Your specialist knowledge of transmission line structures, foundations and construction will help drive efficient, future-focused solutions across brownfield and greenfield projects.

Technical Expertise – Civil, Structural or Electrical engineering project experience around electricity networks and transmission lines
Project Leadership – Strong understanding of lifecycles, design, construction, and regulatory compliance
Team Development – Proven capability in coaching, mentoring, and leading project teams
Communication Skills – Ability to simplify complex engineering analysis for non-engineers
Software - PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and TOWER design software proficiency
Industry Involvement – Engineers Australia membership (or equivalent) preferred; regular local travel required
Licensing – Full driver’s license and Registered Engineer in Victoria (RPEV) – or eligibility
Engineering Qualification – Tertiary degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering
Stakeholder Engagement – Ability to build relationships across divisions and with external partners

Benefits

We celebrate unique voices, refreshing perspectives and diversity in our team. Engage and connect through our social club, family day, wide range of events or by joining one of our Employee Network Groups.

Community giving: a paid day to volunteer with our social impact partner, Foodbank, or for a cause that matters to you.
Leave: more than typical personal leave and a generous 14 weeks of paid parental leave, with no minimum service.
Flexibility: whether this is hybrid work, flexible hours, or part time arrangements, we’ll work with you to help balance work and life.
Perks: we offer all the other perks you’ve come to expect like purchased leave, income protection insurance, novated leasing, corporate discounts, private health cover discounts and more.

Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

A$13B Assets

Total Assets Value

The company's total assets exceed A$13 billion, including high-voltage transmission lines, suburban distribution grids, and gas pipelines.

13,000 Towers

Transmission Infrastructure

Maintains over 13,000 transmission towers as part of its extensive electricity network.

50,000 km Lines

Electricity Distribution

Operates nearly 50,000 kilometers of distribution lines, connecting communities and businesses across urban and regional areas.

10,000 km Gas Mains

Gas Infrastructure

Manages 10,000 kilometers of gas mains, providing essential gas distribution services.

Moves clean energy—like wind and solar—from rural generators into Melbourne, powering communities and businesses.
Through its Mondo arm, delivers contracted energy services including solar connections and grid-intelligence tech.
Unusual for a network operator, manages both gas and electricity across generation, transmission, and distribution.

Culture + Values

We work safely: We never compromise on safety and we care for the wellbeing of people
We do what's right: We act with integrity and in the best interests of our company and our customers
We’re one team: We work together, treating our people fairly, valuing their differences and supporting their development
We deliver: We’re accountable to customers, communities, shareholders and each other

Environment + Sustainability

Net Zero by 2045

Emission Target

Company aims for net zero greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 & 2) by 2045 with a 50% reduction target by 2030 from a 2022 baseline.

14% Emission Reduction

Yearly Progress

Achieved a 14% reduction in emissions in 2022/23 compared to 2021/22, driven by lower grid emissions intensity.

70% Renewable Energy

Energy Source

70% of facility electricity now sourced from GreenPower renewable energy, supporting sustainability goals.

5 GW Renewables Connected

Energy Capacity

Connected over 5 GW of large-scale renewable energy and storage, advancing clean energy infrastructure.

Corporate goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 & 2) by 2045 with interim target of 50% reduction by 2030 (2022 baseline)
Generated 1.7 Mt CO₂‑e in 2022 (1.5 Mt from electricity line losses); committed to halve Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2030
Connected over 4.3 GW large‑scale renewables plus 1.0 GW rooftop solar by Dec 2023 (additional 0.6 GW and 0.1 GW added in that year)
Connected more than 5 GW of large‑scale renewable energy and storage and over 200,000 rooftop solar customers overall
Reduced in‑house emissions by 18% in 2022/23 via SF₆ reduction and renewable energy use
Expanding network capacity (e.g., Western Renewables Link) to integrate renewables and EVs, enhance resilience
Replacing high‑leak gas equipment, refurbishing pipelines (800 km replaced since 2009) to prepare for hydrogen/renewable gas transition

Inclusion & Diversity

50%

Key Management Personnel Female

Half of the company's key management roles are held by women.

31%

Female Workforce Representation

Women make up over a third of the company's total workforce.

38%

Female Board Representation

Women hold nearly 40% of seats on the company's board.

43%

Female Manager Appointments

Over two-fifths of external manager roles were filled by women.

38% of external non‑manager appointments were female.
Recruitment uses gender-balanced shortlists, at least one female interview panel member, and monitors gender pay equity.
Established Inclusion & Diversity Council across executive and employee networks.
Operates Employee Network Groups: Women; Accessibility & Neurodivergence; Pride; Cultural & Ethnic Awareness; Early Careers.
Supports Work 180, Diversity Council of Australia, Pride in Diversity, Liptember Foundation partnerships.

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Role

Description

standards improvement

technical support

design review

project planning

cost estimation

stakeholder collaboration

Standards & Improvements – Identify opportunities to enhance standards and improve engineering processes
Technical Expertise – Provide engineering support for customer and company-initiated transmission projects
Design & Assessment – Develop scopes, review brownfield/greenfield designs, and ensure constructability, safety, and maintainability (PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE & TOWER)
Leadership & Mentoring – Lead, coach, and share expertise with team members
Project Planning – Contribute to cost-effective business cases, supporting schedules, risk registers, and commercial offers
Estimations & Scheduling – Support development of accurate project estimates and timelines
Stakeholder Collaboration – Build strong relationships with internal teams and design service providers
Substation/Terminal station Projects – Assist in scoping, risk assessment, and commercial inputs for transmission substations

Requirements

pls-cadd

pls-pole

tower design

rpev

engineers australia

project leadership

Technical Expertise – Civil, Structural or Electrical engineering project experience around electricity networks and transmission lines
Project Leadership – Strong understanding of lifecycles, design, construction, and regulatory compliance
Team Development – Proven capability in coaching, mentoring, and leading project teams
Communication Skills – Ability to simplify complex engineering analysis for non-engineers
Software - PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and TOWER design software proficiency
Industry Involvement – Engineers Australia membership (or equivalent) preferred; regular local travel required
Licensing – Full driver’s license and Registered Engineer in Victoria (RPEV) – or eligibility
Engineering Qualification – Tertiary degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering
Stakeholder Engagement – Ability to build relationships across divisions and with external partners

Benefits

Community giving: a paid day to volunteer with our social impact partner, Foodbank, or for a cause that matters to you.
Leave: more than typical personal leave and a generous 14 weeks of paid parental leave, with no minimum service.
Flexibility: whether this is hybrid work, flexible hours, or part time arrangements, we’ll work with you to help balance work and life.
Perks: we offer all the other perks you’ve come to expect like purchased leave, income protection insurance, novated leasing, corporate discounts, private health cover discounts and more.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

A$13B Assets

Total Assets Value

The company's total assets exceed A$13 billion, including high-voltage transmission lines, suburban distribution grids, and gas pipelines.

13,000 Towers

Transmission Infrastructure

Maintains over 13,000 transmission towers as part of its extensive electricity network.

50,000 km Lines

Electricity Distribution

Operates nearly 50,000 kilometers of distribution lines, connecting communities and businesses across urban and regional areas.

10,000 km Gas Mains

Gas Infrastructure

Manages 10,000 kilometers of gas mains, providing essential gas distribution services.

Moves clean energy—like wind and solar—from rural generators into Melbourne, powering communities and businesses.
Through its Mondo arm, delivers contracted energy services including solar connections and grid-intelligence tech.
Unusual for a network operator, manages both gas and electricity across generation, transmission, and distribution.

Culture + Values

We work safely: We never compromise on safety and we care for the wellbeing of people
We do what's right: We act with integrity and in the best interests of our company and our customers
We’re one team: We work together, treating our people fairly, valuing their differences and supporting their development
We deliver: We’re accountable to customers, communities, shareholders and each other

Environment + Sustainability

Net Zero by 2045

Emission Target

Company aims for net zero greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 & 2) by 2045 with a 50% reduction target by 2030 from a 2022 baseline.

14% Emission Reduction

Yearly Progress

Achieved a 14% reduction in emissions in 2022/23 compared to 2021/22, driven by lower grid emissions intensity.

70% Renewable Energy

Energy Source

70% of facility electricity now sourced from GreenPower renewable energy, supporting sustainability goals.

5 GW Renewables Connected

Energy Capacity

Connected over 5 GW of large-scale renewable energy and storage, advancing clean energy infrastructure.

Corporate goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 & 2) by 2045 with interim target of 50% reduction by 2030 (2022 baseline)
Generated 1.7 Mt CO₂‑e in 2022 (1.5 Mt from electricity line losses); committed to halve Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2030
Connected over 4.3 GW large‑scale renewables plus 1.0 GW rooftop solar by Dec 2023 (additional 0.6 GW and 0.1 GW added in that year)
Connected more than 5 GW of large‑scale renewable energy and storage and over 200,000 rooftop solar customers overall
Reduced in‑house emissions by 18% in 2022/23 via SF₆ reduction and renewable energy use
Expanding network capacity (e.g., Western Renewables Link) to integrate renewables and EVs, enhance resilience
Replacing high‑leak gas equipment, refurbishing pipelines (800 km replaced since 2009) to prepare for hydrogen/renewable gas transition

Inclusion & Diversity

50%

Key Management Personnel Female

Half of the company's key management roles are held by women.

31%

Female Workforce Representation

Women make up over a third of the company's total workforce.

38%

Female Board Representation

Women hold nearly 40% of seats on the company's board.

43%

Female Manager Appointments

Over two-fifths of external manager roles were filled by women.

38% of external non‑manager appointments were female.
Recruitment uses gender-balanced shortlists, at least one female interview panel member, and monitors gender pay equity.
Established Inclusion & Diversity Council across executive and employee networks.
Operates Employee Network Groups: Women; Accessibility & Neurodivergence; Pride; Cultural & Ethnic Awareness; Early Careers.
Supports Work 180, Diversity Council of Australia, Pride in Diversity, Liptember Foundation partnerships.

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