Senior\u002F Experienced Lines Engineer (Electrical)

About ElectraNet

ElectraNet builds, owns, operates, and maintains the South Australian high voltage electricity transmission network that delivers energy from generators to distributors and major load-connected customers, enabling power to be supplied to homes, businesses, and communities. Our employees describe our culture as one that is supportive, inclusive, and community-oriented, where we genuinely want each other to succeed.

Employee Benefits

ElectraNet is committed to empowering our people and recognising their contribution with a competitive remuneration package plus:

• Discretionary performance payment eligibility of up to 15%
• Flexible work arrangements including regular work from home.
• Fifteen (15) days personal/carers leave per year.
• Sixteen (16) weeks paid parental leave for primary carers.
• Paid volunteering leave.
• Visa and relocation support provided.
• Flexibility to utilise public holiday leave entitlements for other cultural celebrations.

Aside from the benefits listed above, here's more of what you can look forward to when you join us:

• Exciting projects across South Australia.
• Strong team spirit and an inclusive company culture.
• Excellent career development and support.
• Support for professional certification and memberships.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Regular social events and activities.

Visit our careers page to read more about our employee benefits.

The Opportunity

As we embark on exciting and monumental projects across South Australia, we are looking for Senior and Experienced Lines Engineer based in Adelaide, Australia on a permanent, full-time basis who have relevant experience focusing on Electrical aspects of transmission line and cable systems and works in collaboration with other technical disciplines such as substation, civil and telecommunication.

You will be responsible for specialised work related to line engineering services and infrastructure ensuring compliance to ElectraNet's regulatory performance and network operation obligations. You will be the subject matter expert in technical aspects of design delivery including detailed design, equipment selection, construction, and commissioning.

Success in this role is characterised by proficiency in Lines design, strong technical expertise, clear strategic thinking, effective communication, and an ability to build relationships across broad stakeholder groups to drive complex resolutions effectively.

About You

Here's what we're looking for in our new team members:

• Engineering degree (Electrical, Civil or Structural) with at least 5 to 10 years' experience in the design, installation/commissioning, operation and/or maintenance of transmission line and cable assets.

• Knowledge and experience of whole of life function and operation of high voltage electricity transmission networks and transmission line practices.

• Expert knowledge of electrical line design principles relating to line uprating solutions, line induction, earth potential rise, earthing, lightning protection, EMF, corona and RFI/TVI.

• Knowledge of principles of insulation coordination and electric/magnetic transient analysis for application to line engineering, HVDC, HSIL.

• Demonstrated ability to prepare and review line specifications.

• Experience of CDEGS, PSCAD, PLS-CADD, CYMCAP, ETAP and other electrical, structural and line design software & tools is essential.

• Knowledge of legislated industry requirements (WHS, National Electricity Rules, ESCOSA, OTR, AEMO Guidelines) as well as relevant Australian and IEC standards as applicable to line design.

• Possesses a strong commitment to safety and problem-solving.

• Proven ability to work with internal and external stakeholders with good communication skills.

How To Apply

We invite qualified candidates to submit their applications by clicking "Apply". Submission close on 13 May 2025.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo background checks. These checks may include global criminal history checks, reference checks, and validation of qualifications, employment history, Australian work rights, and any additional checks depending on the role.

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