Engineering Manager, Transmission & Distribution Lines

WSP
Adelaide, Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Canberra
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Supply Chain & LogisticsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Mentoring","Technical leadership","Client-focused","Communication","Analytical skills","Attention to detail","Collaboration","Resilience","Adaptability"]

Lead the delivery of overhead transmission line projects across design, planning, and execution within a national Transmission & Distribution business. Provide strong technical and people leadership by mentoring engineers, driving capability uplift, and fostering a continuous-learning culture. Oversee the full asset lifecycle, manage client relationships, support bids and proposals, and ensure compliance with Australian/international standards plus SHEQ requirements. Work nationally with a mix of office, site, and hybrid arrangements.

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Engineering Manager, Transmission & Distribution Lines

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Job Summary

Lead the delivery of overhead transmission line projects across design, planning, and execution within a national Transmission & Distribution business. Provide strong technical and people leadership by mentoring engineers, driving capability uplift, and fostering a continuous-learning culture. Oversee the full asset lifecycle, manage client relationships, support bids and proposals, and ensure compliance with Australian/international standards plus SHEQ requirements. Work nationally with a mix of office, site, and hybrid arrangements.
Location: Adelaide, Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Canberra
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Supply Chain & Logistics
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead the delivery of overhead transmission line projects across design, planning, and execution phases.
  • •Provide technical and people leadership by mentoring engineers and supporting capability uplift.
  • •Oversee compliance with relevant Australian and international standards, including SHEQ requirements.
  • •Apply expertise in PLS-CADD (TOWER/POLE) to support high-quality engineering outcomes.
  • •Build client relationships and lead bids, proposals, and strategic growth initiatives to secure new work.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Hybrid WorkParental LeaveEquity

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
  • •Relevant Transmission & Distribution industry experience with proven Australian market expertise.
  • •Demonstrated leadership experience across people, projects, and mentoring/coaching.
  • •Strong background in overhead transmission line design and engineering.
  • •Experience delivering projects as a Project Manager or Project Director; PLS-CADD (TOWER/POLE) experience is highly regarded.
Experience:EnergyPowerTransmission & distributionOverhead transmission lines
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:LeadershipMentoringTechnical leadershipClient-focusedCommunicationAnalytical skillsAttention to detailCollaborationResilienceAdaptability
Licenses:Engineering registration (CPEng, CEng or equivalent) preferred
Tech Stack:PLS-CADDTOWERPOLE

Company Brief

WSP
Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 1959
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