Principal Transmission Line Engineer I Energy NZ

Principal Transmission Line Engineer I Energy NZ Full-time Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM New Zealand Limited Business Line: Energy Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: International Primary Location: NZ - Christchurch Come and grow with us. AECOM’s Energy practice provides a wide range of services from consulting and engineering design to energy engineering, energy procurement and construction (EPC) for power, energy efficiency, and renewable energy clients. Our understanding of the big picture – and the interconnection between generation, distribution, storage, and the demand side of the meter – allows us to deliver holistic strategies that improve and modernise next generation energy infrastructure. We connect knowledge and experience across our global framework to bring together a unique combination of engineers, planners, scientists, and project managers who advance cleaner, secure, and more sustainable energy solutions. Everyone belongs at AECOM We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging – because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company , a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality , a Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer . As Principal Transmission Line Engineer, this role provides leadership across the design and delivery of transmission line work packages for high voltage and grid‑scale design projects, with opportunities to work on projects throughout New Zealand, Australia, and globally across AECOM’s locations. In this position, you will play a key leadership role setting up and delivering the approach across engineering design, technical assurance, and project delivery, adapting design requirements across client, project, site location, climate, and differing engineering standards for high voltage utility‑scale projects. You will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high‑quality, best‑practice work packages and projects aligned to appropriate standards. This role provides the scope to grow your career within an established Transmission, Distribution and related Energy teams, building on your extensive technical expertise in the design of transmission, distribution, structural (pole and lattice tower), and related projects. You will be able to lead the delivery of work packages for projects from initiation to completion across technical, design, project delivery and provide technical support and mentoring to others in the team. This is your opportunity to provide technical direction across multidisciplinary teams, guide project delivery across complex work packages, shape technical standards, and mentor the next generation of Transmission Line Engineers. Through this you will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on critical transmission and related major energy infrastructure projects as part of the energy transition. How you’ll make a difference: Leading the approach and providing transmission line engineering, designs, calculations, reviews and technical advisory support to meet project technical requirements, focusing on transmission route and structural (tower and pole) related design requirements. Supporting and leading project delivery excellence through managing work packages, arranging technical verification tasks and working within AECOM’s technical standards and processes. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across transmission, distribution and related engineering disciplines (including structural and civil) to deliver innovative and technically outstanding solutions. Building and maintaining client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on transmission line design work packages and ensuring high‑quality communication and service. Collaborating and raising design queries, contributing to problem solving across the range of technical engineering disciplines at AECOM, including with technical, design and delivery teams based throughout New Zealand, Australia and globally. Applying your software and design tool abilities across the PLS‑CADD platform (including CADD, Tower and Pole applications) both as a key design user and through verification and mentoring of others’ designs. Working with the current local team, and with teams based in other office locations, to mentor graduate and early‑stage career engineers, developing their transmission‑related technical, design and project abilities. Ideally based in Christchurch, this role has scope to be based in other main AECOM offices throughout New Zealand. To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced Transmission Line Engineer with a track record across transmission line and distribution design projects. You will be known for your ability to work independently, lead the delivery of projects, work collaboratively in teams, and have a project and client‑first focus. Experience and exposure to working across different project types, site requirements, and geographies at utility scale will be an advantage. The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. All applications will be considered. The qualities that help you thrive: Significant experience (8+ years, ideally more) of transmission line engineering with a focus on design (concept, tender and detailed design stages) for complex transmission and distribution projects. Experience in work package and project delivery, leading the transmission line design approach and outcomes aligned to client standards, for grid‑scale transmission design projects. Ideally experience working in the engineering consulting sector, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams with a focus on project scope, budgets, and timelines. Strong client engagement and communication skills, with the ability to advise, influence, build and maintain long‑term relationships with technical and other client teams as a trusted advisor. Experienced and proficient in PLS‑CADD, PLS‑TOWER and PLS‑POLE, with competence in AutoCAD and Neara beneficial. Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Structural or related Engineering discipline, ideally with a postgraduate qualification. Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or equivalent professional registration preferred. A proven ability to build collaborative, beneficial and effective relationships with design and technical teams based in different geographies and offices, including across countries. A passion for mentoring and development to support the growth of the next generation of Engineers, ideally with experience in project mentoring, technical subject‑matter training, or team leadership roles. Why you’ll love working with us Flexible work arrangements available, aligned with the market and client‑facing role requirements. Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year. Volunteer and representation leave. Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better. Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know. Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr