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Lead Transmission Lines Engineer

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Aurecon Group

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New Zealand , Wellington

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Job Description:

We’re looking for an experienced transmission lines engineer who can lead from the front. This role is about combining strong technical judgement with practical delivery, working closely with clients, namely Transpower, and project teams to make a real impact on New Zealand’s transmission network. You’ll thrive in a modern, flexible work environment, collaborating with industry-leading professionals both locally and across our broader network. You’ll work on technically interesting and complex projects that challenge conventional thinking and create space for innovative solutions.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead and grow the transmission team’s business, including market strategy, opportunity shaping, and a key contributor to our Transpower relationships
  • Support proposals and bidding
  • build a healthy pipeline and forward workload
  • Plan and manage projects end-to-end (scope, programme, budget, quality, risk)
  • Oversee end-to-end design of transmission lines, including modelling, structural design, and foundations
  • Deliver and review design reports and key technical outputs

Requirements:

  • Demonstrated experience working with Transpower, with a strong understanding of their standards & systems, and have existing relationships with key stakeholders
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
  • Proficiency in PLS software (PLS-CADD, PLS-TOWER, PLS-POLE)
  • Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Well established industry network in New Zealand and/or Australia, with credibility across utilities, contractors, and regulators

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 19, 2026

Expiration:
February 28, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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