Lead Transmission Lines Engineer

Location: Brisbane, Australia

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Lead Transmission Line Engineer

As Australia accelerates the energy transition, significant investment in transmission infrastructure is helping unlock renewable energy zones, strengthen network resilience and support a more sustainable energy future.

At Beca, we're delivering some of the region's most significant transmission projects, helping our clients connect renewable energy, strengthen network resilience and support the transition to a low-carbon future.

The Opportunity

As a Lead Transmission Line Engineer, you'll provide technical leadership across major transmission projects while helping grow Beca's transmission capability and reputation in the market.

You'll work alongside industry-leading professionals to deliver innovative and practical solutions for our clients, while supporting the development of emerging engineers across our Power team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the technical delivery of transmission line projects across the project lifecycle, developing innovative solutions for networks ranging from 66kV to 500kV.

• Partnering with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical, high-quality engineering outcomes that balance technical, operational and commercial requirements.

• Providing technical leadership in transmission line design, including the application of PLS-CADD and TOWER, while championing engineering excellence and best practice.

• Mentoring engineers, supporting project pursuits and contributing to the continued growth of Beca's transmission business.

About You

You are an experienced transmission line engineer with strong technical expertise, a collaborative leadership style and a passion for delivering outstanding outcomes for clients. You enjoy sharing your knowledge, mentoring others and contributing to the growth of both people and projects.

You will bring:

• Degree qualifications in Engineering and Chartered status (or the ability to obtain it).

• Extensive experience delivering transmission line projects within the power sector, ideally across networks ranging from 66kV to 500kV.

• Strong technical capability in transmission line design, including experience with PLS-CADD and/or TOWER.

• Proven ability to lead technical delivery, build trusted client relationships and work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

• A collaborative approach and a passion for developing others through coaching and mentorship.

What We Offer

A career with Beca will provide you with:

• Flexibility & Wellbeing: Enjoy flexible working options to manage your personal and family priorities, along with dedicated leave for wellbeing and community engagement

• Belonging & Ownership: Join a diverse and inclusive team where collaboration and creativity thrive. Bring your whole self to work and take advantage of unique shareholder opportunities to share in our collective success

• Parental Leave: Take time for what matters most with up to 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave, inclusive of all genders

• Career Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning and professional development through our company training programmes and support for professional accreditation, including pathways to Chartership with Engineers Australia. Work alongside industry leaders and gain hands-on experience to unlock your career potential

Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture – open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicities, identities, thoughts, and experiences.

Ready to Be involved. Be heard. Belong?
Apply online today! You can find out more about our people and projects by visiting www.beca.com