Experienced Lines Engineer (Civil/Structural)

About ElectraNet

ElectraNet builds, owns, operates, and maintains the South Australian high voltage electricity transmission network that delivers energy from generators to distributors and major load-connected customers, enabling power to be supplied to homes, businesses, and communities. Our employees describe our culture as one that is supportive, inclusive, and community-oriented, where we genuinely want each other to succeed.

The Opportunity

As an Experienced Lines Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering specialist engineering services across ElectraNet's transmission line and cable infrastructure portfolio. Working within a highly skilled engineering team, you will contribute to the design, assessment, construction, commissioning and ongoing optimisation of critical network assets that support the safe and reliable delivery of electricity throughout South Australia.

This is an opportunity to work on technically complex projects while providing subject matter expertise across the full asset lifecycle. You will collaborate with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to develop practical, innovative and cost-effective engineering solutions that meet operational, regulatory and customer requirements.

Based in Adelaide, this full-time role will also cover the following key responsibilities:

• Developing engineering deliverables including design briefs, technical investigations, engineering scopes and detailed designs.
• Providing specialist technical support across transmission line and cable assets throughout their lifecycle
• Identifying and assessing transmission line route options considering technical, environmental and commercial factors
• Reviewing technical reports, specifications and engineering documentation
• Contributing to the development of design standards, philosophies and functional requirements
• Ensuring engineering outcomes comply with industry standards and ElectraNet requirements
• Providing engineering advice during construction, commissioning, operational and maintenance activities
• Supporting site acceptance testing and safe asset energisation
• Working collaboratively with project teams, contractors, consultants and asset stakeholders
• Championing Safety in Design and continuous improvement initiatives

About You

You are a capable and motivated engineer with demonstrated experience in transmission line and cable engineering. You combine strong technical capability with sound judgement, effective stakeholder engagement skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality engineering outcomes. You enjoy solving complex problems and contributing to projects that have a lasting impact on the electricity network.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Electrical/Electronic Engineering related role
• A tertiary qualification in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Eligibility for membership with Engineers Australia
• Demonstrated experience in the design, construction, commissioning, operation or maintenance of transmission line and cable assets
• Strong knowledge of high voltage transmission networks and transmission line engineering practices
• Experience with line and cable modelling, route selection and design documentation
• Knowledge of earthing, lightning protection, EMF, insulation coordination and related line engineering principles
• Experience using engineering software such as PLS-CADD, PSCAD, CDEGS, CYMCAP, ETAP or similar tools
• Strong analytical, investigation and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to build effective working relationships across multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders
• A commitment to safety, quality and engineering excellence

Employee Benefits

ElectraNet is committed to empowering our people and recognising their contribution with a competitive remuneration package. For the Experienced level, we are proud to offer a starting base salary of $152,400 plus superannuation and bonus eligibility of up to 15%.

Some of the other benefits include:

• 15 days personal/carers leave per year
• 5 weeks of annual leave per year
• 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Additional paid volunteering and office closure leave
• Flexible work practices and wellbeing support
• Relocation and visa support for this Adelaide based role
• Paid volunteering leave and cultural celebration flexibility
• Exciting projects, professional development, and a vibrant and inclusive team culture
• Support for professional certification and memberships
• Regular social events and activities

How To Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online via our careers page or click the 'Apply' button on this advert. Submissions will close on 30 September 2026.

Applications will be assessed as they are received and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a telephone screening and discussion.

For more information about the role and to obtain a copy of the Position Description, please visit our careers page or click here.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo background checks. These checks may include global criminal history checks, reference checks, and validation of qualifications, employment history, Australian work rights, and any additional checks depending on the role.

ElectraNet is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

We are proud to be a Work180 Endorsed Employer. You can read more about our key benefits, including flexible work options, leave and other supports, here.