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Principal Transmission Line Engineer I Energy NZ

Christchurch, nz💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-15 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead the design and delivery of high-voltage transmission line work packages for grid-scale energy infrastructure projects across New Zealand, Australia, and globally.

Role type

Principal Transmission Line Engineer (IC with leadership)

Builds

High-voltage transmission line designs, structural tower/pole solutions, and technical work packages for utility-scale energy projects.

Domain

Energy infrastructure / Power transmission / Civil & Structural Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Transmission line design (concept, tender, detailed), Structural design (poles, lattice towers), Project delivery leadership, Technical assurance, Multidisciplinary collaboration, Client advisory, Mentoring

Preferred skills

PLS-CADD suite proficiency, AutoCAD, Neara, Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) registration, Postgraduate qualification

Technologies

PLS-CADD, PLS-TOWER, PLS-POLE, AutoCAD, Neara

Responsibilities

Lead transmission line engineering designs and calculations; Arrange technical verification tasks; Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex technical problems; Mentor graduate and early-career engineers; Build and maintain client relationships as a trusted advisor.

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership

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