Expression of Interest – Project Engineers (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.

Acciona is seeking experienced Project Engineers within the Civil and Electrical space to join its Transmission Lines team in Sydney. This is an excellent opportunity for dynamic engineering professionals to contribute to the design and construction of high-capacity transmission infrastructure.

Overview

In these roles, you will:

• Collaborate with a diverse team to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.
• Manage and oversee quality, environmental, and safety standards throughout all phases of project execution.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and internal teams to ensure compliance with project specifications and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Quality & Environmental Management: Implement and monitor project quality plans while ensuring compliance with relevant standards, policies, and legislative requirements.
• Subcontractor Oversight: Monitor and control subcontractors’ performance to ensure the highest standard of workmanship.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee the operational aspects of project delivery to optimise efficiency and system utilisation.
• Reporting & Documentation: Prepare comprehensive project status reports and manage change orders as required.
• Planning & Execution: Ensure that all construction-related activities are meticulously planned and executed to meet performance targets in relation to time, cost, and quality.

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline. Civil or Electrical background ideal.
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a construction/engineering environment, preferably with Tier 1 contractors.
• Technical Expertise: Proven experience in earthworks (including self-performed scopes), cost management, programme management, and the development of methodologies such as SWMS and EWMS.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Team Leadership: Experience in managing or working alongside teams, including graduate and site engineers.
• Availability: Ability to commence work immediately or as soon as required.
• Previous experience in substations, switching yards and transmission lines at 330kV or higher (ideally 500kV) is highly regarded

Additional Information

• This Expression of Interest is for roles within the transmission lines sector, with assignments that may involve site-based work or drive-in/drive-out arrangements.
• Acciona is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all voices are valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated Project Engineer with a passion for transmission infrastructure and meet the above criteria, please submit your CV along with a cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

We look forward to hearing from you!