Posted 30 June, 2026
Head of Engineering - Transmission Lines
UGL Australia
Australia-NSW-North Shore & Northern Beaches
Full Time
Reference: 397_132375_751950
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UGL's Utilities team designs, constructs and maintains critical infrastructure across the power, water and renewable sectors, ranging from HV substations and transmission lines up to 500kV through to power stations and wastewater treatment plants. We design and construct substations, transmission lines, power generation and electrical distribution networks.
Our Utilities team works hard and celebrates success and effort. If you are looking for a bright future and the opportunity to grow your career, then join UGL - a great place to work.
Why this role
- Senior technical leadership role within transmission line engineering
- Influence design, cost, constructability and whole-of-life outcomes
- Work across tenders and major project delivery phases
- Lead and mentor a skilled engineering discipline team
- Drive engineering standards, systems and quality outcomes
- Join a stable, nationally recognised infrastructure business
About the role
This Head of Engineering - Transmission Lines role provides high-level technical leadership and expertise across line and structural design for transmission line projects. Acting as a recognised technical authority, you will oversee complex engineering work and guide design outcomes across tenders and live projects.
You'll play a key role in ensuring designs are safe, compliant, commercially viable and aligned to whole-of-life project outcomes, while also mentoring engineers and strengthening discipline capability.
Key responsibilities
- Act as the technical authority within transmission line engineering
- Lead line, structural and foundation design for transmission projects
- Provide technical input across tenders, delivery and operations
- Oversee design quality, compliance and engineering standards
- Perform detailed engineering calculations and develop design documentation
- Liaise with internal teams, clients and external specialists
- Mentor and guide engineers, building capability within the team
What we offer
Benefit from 16 weeks of paid primary parental leave.
Complimentary salary continuance insurance.
Discounted Medibank health insurance.
Shape your career with an Individual Development Plan.
Participate in our Wellness Program with AIA Vitality.
Access our OneRewards Discount Program.
About you
- Degree in Engineering recognised by Engineers Australia
- Chartered Engineer status (CPEng) or eligibility
- 15 years' experience within transmission line engineering
- Proven expertise in line design, structures and foundations
- Strong technical knowledge across geotechnical and design principles
- Experience with tools such as PLS-CADD, PLS-Tower or similar
- Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
About Us
UGL is a respected provider of end-to-end engineering, construction, operation and maintenance services across rail, transport, communications, oil and gas, power, renewables, resources, water and defence. We partner with some of the world's largest blue-chip companies, government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. As a member of the CIMIC Group, we value diversity in our team's backgrounds, ideas and work styles.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and a pre-employment medical.
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