ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
Job Description
Benefits
Global career development
Income protection of 75
Annual pay review and discretionary bonus
Discounted private healthcare
Income protection at 75% of annual income
Passionate about innovation and continuous improvement
Strong commitment to economic, environmental, and social progress
About the Project
ACCIONA is delivering a 500 kV transmission line supporting large-scale renewable energy developments. This project forms part of our Power Systems portfolio, which includes transmission, substation, wind, solar, and battery projects. Our team is focused on delivering complex, high-quality engineering solutions that meet client and regulatory standards while driving innovation and sustainability.
About the Opportunity
As Project Manager, Engineering you will lead the end-to-end design delivery of the transmission line project. Reporting to the Project Engineering Director, you will manage multidisciplinary engineering teams, oversee design programs, and ensure compliance with technical and commercial requirements. You will coordinate stakeholders, manage risks, and champion constructability and value engineering strategies to deliver high-quality, constructible outcomes.
Key Accountabilities
Design Delivery & Program Management
Develop and maintain the design program, deliverables register, and resourcing to meet milestones.
Drive progress via structured planning, forecasting, and earned-value tracking.
Lead transmission line design delivery.
Oversee reviews, quality control, and technical assurance.
Coordinate with civil, structural, geotech, and substation teams.
Manage interfaces with construction, procurement, and client engineering.
Manage design scope, variations, and claims per contract.
Track change notices, support EOTs, and work with commercial leads.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Degree in Electrical, Civil, or Structural Engineering
- 15+ years in engineering delivery with leadership experience
- Chartered status (CPEng, NER, RPEQ) or ability to obtain
- Proven experience on transmission or substation projects
- Strong stakeholder and contract management skills
ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.
