Senior/Principal Transmission Lines Engineer

Join APD Global and help power the future of New Zealand. We’re hiring a key role within our Transmission team at APD Global: About APD Global APD Global is Australia's largest independent transmission line engineering consultancy, with nearly 1,000 engineers across 15 offices in Australia, New Zealand, and Malaysia. For 25 years, we have designed and delivered the high-voltage infrastructure that powers Australia's grid — including some of the nation's most complex 500kV transmission projects. As Australia accelerates its energy transition, our transmission line team sits at the centre of the nation's most significant infrastructure programmes — Hunter Transmission, Humelink, CEL North, and beyond. The Opportunity We are seeking a Senior or Principal Transmission Lines Engineer to join our GridLinkx department. This is a senior technical role within what we consider the strongest transmission line engineering leadership team in the Asia Pacific region. You will lead the structural design and delivery of high-voltage overhead transmission line projects, working across our Australian and New Zealand offices with flexibility on location. What You’ll Do Lead structural and civil design of overhead transmission lines up to 500kV Drive technical delivery across planning, design, and construction phases Perform advanced modelling using PLS-CADD, PLS-TOWER, and PLS-POLE Provide technical guidance, quality assurance, and stakeholder engagement across major network projects Apply and interpret ANZ and international standards including AS/NZS 7000, ASCE 74, and ASCE 10 What You’ll Bring Bachelor’s Degree in relevant engineering discipline; CPEng preferred. Minimum 8 years' experience in transmission line design and delivery Advanced proficiency in PLS software suite Demonstrated experience in high-voltage tower and structure design (up to 500kV) Strong knowledge of Australian and New Zealand Transmission standards and NSP requirements What We Offer A senior role within ANZ pre‑eminent transmission line engineering team Long-term pipeline of landmark national projects Flexible work arrangements across our Australian and New Zealand offices Structured career progression and access to industry‑leading tools APD Global is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must hold valid working rights in New Zealand. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr