Transmission Line Engineer

• Relocate to New Zealand and advance your career.
• Major transmission and renewable energy projects.
• Enjoy technical growth and an exceptional lifestyle.

Intermediate & Senior Transmission Line Engineers
New Zealand | Groundline Engineering

There are not many opportunities globally where experienced transmission line engineers can combine:

• technically challenging infrastructure work
• long-term career growth
• and a genuinely world-class lifestyle.

This is one of them.

Groundline Engineering is a specialist transmission and distribution consultancy working across major energy infrastructure projects throughout New Zealand and Australia. The company has built a strong reputation for technically credible, practical and innovative engineering — while intentionally avoiding the slow-moving corporate culture that dominates much of the industry.

Groundline is now seeking both an Intermediate and Senior Transmission Line Engineer to join the business on a full-time permanent basis (40 minimum guaranteed hours per week).

These roles will suit engineers who enjoy real technical work and want to contribute within a highly capable team delivering transmission infrastructure and renewable energy connection projects across a rapidly evolving energy sector.

You’ll be involved in:

• overhead transmission line design
• tower and pole analysis
• foundation design
• construction staging assessments
• and advanced modelling using PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE and PLS-TOWER.

But the bigger attraction is the business itself.

Groundline is deliberately structured to stay agile, technical and people focused. Engineers are trusted early, exposed directly to clients and encouraged to contribute ideas. The company values practical thinking, technical depth and collaborative problem solving over hierarchy and internal politics.

For experienced international engineers, this is also an opportunity to build a long-term future in New Zealand at a time when major investment into transmission, renewable generation and energy infrastructure continues to accelerate.

Groundline’s headquarters are based in Christchurch — a modern South Island city known for its balance of career opportunity and lifestyle. Compared with many international cities, Christchurch offers:

• affordable housing
• short commute times
• excellent schooling options
• easy access to nature
• and a relaxed, family-friendly environment.

Within a few hours of the city, you can be skiing, mountain biking, hiking, surfing or exploring national parks.

Remuneration
Intermediate Engineer: NZD $100,000 – $130,000 per annum
Senior Engineer: NZD $140,000 – $160,000 per annum

All Engineers are also eligible for an invitation to participate in the Groundline annual profit-sharing scheme.

This role will be based in the New Zealand office, located in Christchurch.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Engineering Degree - Civil, Structural or Mechanical or similar.
• 7+ years (Senior) or 4+ years (Intermediate) relevant experience in utilities, energy, infrastructure or similar.
• 4+ years (Senior) or 2+ years (Intermediate) specialist expertise in a relevant area of transmission design (e.g. line design, foundation design, structure design (towers & poles).

How to apply
To apply, please submit your CV via LinkedIn, Seek or through the Phillip Riley website.

For a confidential discussion about relocating to New Zealand and the opportunity with Groundline Engineering, contact Daniel Gallen at Phillip Riley on +64 212762657.