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
MELBOURNE | SYDNEY | BRISBANE | PERTH
Benefits
Annual wellness and mental health support
Income protection and Discounted Health options
Salary packaging and car leasing options
Employee assistance program
About the Project
ACCIONA delivers HV and MV transmission and substation projects across Australia.
This role supports planning, coordination and technical leadership across the design lifecycle, covering overhead lines, underground cables, structures, civil interfaces and protection and control systems.
It requires collaboration with engineering, construction and client teams to ensure safe, compliant and constructible outcomes.
About the Opportunity
The Design Manager – Transmission leads the development of transmission line and substation designs.
You coordinate multidisciplinary inputs, ensure technical consistency, manage interfaces and provide guidance from early planning through delivery.
You evaluate risks, drive innovation and align design solutions with project objectives.
Key Accountabilities
Lead planning, coordination and delivery of HV/MV transmission designs
Ensure designs are protected, compliant, cost‐effective and constructible
Manage interfaces across civil, electrical,



protection and controls
Mentor engineering teams and uplift capability
Apply Australian standards and govern technical quality
Identify design risks and propose technical solutions
Champion innovation and continuous improvement
Support stakeholder engagement, proposals and business development
Required Skills and Competencies
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering Chartered Status (including RPEV, RPEQ, NER & CPEng), or the ability to achieve within 6 months of commencing, is desirable
Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor experience is highly regarded
Extensive experience (10+ years) leading engineering teams in infrastructure/transmission projects
Ideally, 5+ years of fieldwork, supporting hands‐on engineering and site collaboration
Experience with standards like IEC, IEEE, AS/NZS and a strong safety‐first mindset
What We Offer
ACCIONA offers the opportunity to lead complex transmission design programs within a global engineering environment.
You will collaborate with expert teams, build capability, and influence major infrastructure outcomes, supported by ACCIONA's professional development pathways.
ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer ****, ****, **** & **** 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 ****, 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.
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📌 Design Manager, Transmission (Victoria)
🏢 Acciona
📍 Victoria