Lilian Macpherson
Ultimo,Australia
Summary
Motivated graduate engineer with experience in delivering transmission line projects (Waratah Super Battery) and contributing to the development of projects (VNI West). Seeking an opportunity to bring expertise to large-scale infrastructure projects at Transgrid. Possessing technical proficiency in civil and structural substation design, including foundation design, geotechnical analysis, and structural modeling using PLS Tower and Microstran. Demonstrated commitment to effectively managing design, procurement, and construction activities with a proactive and detail-oriented approach. Committed to ensuring safety throughout all stages of a project lifecycle.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Major Projects - VNI West Delivery
Transgrid
01.2025 - Current
- Developed and maintained key technical documentation for the Project Management Framework, including Regulatory and Interface Management Plans, and the Project Execution Plan, demonstrating strong report writing abilities.
- Provided timely support to project managers on project management deliverables, including the preparation of Briefing Notes, and Tender Documents
- Demonstrated strong communication skills through supporting the project team in preparing weekly and monthly reports and coordinating weekly CEO/ELT project presentations.
Civil Structural Design Team
Transgrid
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Developed detailed structural designs for Class C Asset Replacement projects, including Buronga X2, Tomago Tx7 replacement
- Managed multiple deadlines through preparation of design advices and technical support for both customer and internal Prescribed Projects,
- Demonstrated strong technical skills structural analysis using PLS Tower and Microstran to assess load capacities and ensure structural stability
- Developed design tools, including footing and wind loading spreadsheets, based on AS standards and Transgrid SDM to streamline design process
- Lead Safety in Design and Constructibility workshops for Civil Design Team to identify potential hazards during the design phase.
Class B Projects - Waratah Super Battery
TransGrid
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Supported project and site teams on the WSB Transmission Line project during construction, assisting with tracking project budget and construction schedules
- Enhanced site document management and tracking of project risks and progress, through the creation of a monthly productivity spreadsheet, P-Sum Forecast spreadsheet and Site Diary management.
- Effectively managed timely responses to RFIs, variations, and transmittals through collaborative coordination with internal and external stakeholders, including contractors and design teams.
- Demonstrated safety leadership through engagement in pre-start meetings, hazard reporting, Critical Risk Checks and PSSR compliance
Intern Engineer
Interflow
02.2022 - Current
- Completed Undergraduate Engineer rotation program
- Progressed R&D projects using a stage-gate approach, employing AutoCAD/Inventor for revisions, modifying equipment, conducting DVP&R testing, and producing product documentation
- Provided design support to tendering teams for non-standard design scenarios as part of the Design Support Helpdesk
- Prepared estimates and programs for RFQ and RFT for water renewable projects, contributing successful bid submissions.
- Proactively managed time across multiple tender projects, ensuring timely completion of all review and submission requirements.
Team Member for Woolahra Industry Project
EG Group
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Improved construction schedule and achieved cost savings through design refinement resulted in group receiving winning tender application
- Used AutoCAD, DRAINS and Revit to optimize stormwater, hydraulics and landscaping design and work package decreasing work package cost by 18%
- Used MS projects to develop a construction and procurement schedule for the project using fast-tracking to reduce original construction schedule by 8 weeks
Student Civil Engineering Student
University Of Sydney
03.2019 - Current
- Successfully used Microstran and Autocad to reduce steel usage in TTW designed Melbourne Community Centre by optimizing member selection, fly-bracing and connections
- Minimized dynamic floor responses in an office building and hospital using Strand7 and Finite Element Modelling methods.
- Used Matlab and Python to model thermal transfer in an office building and optimize window sizing and location, reducing building energy consumption by 20%
Education
Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) - Civil Engineering
University of Sydney
Sydney 11-2023
Skills
- Microstation, Strand7, Microstran
- MS Projects
- Excel (VBA)
- EDMS (ProjectWise)
- PLS Tower
Timeline
Major Projects - VNI West Delivery
Transgrid
01.2025 - Current
Civil Structural Design Team
Transgrid
07.2024 - 01.2025
Class B Projects - Waratah Super Battery
TransGrid
01.2024 - 07.2024
Intern Engineer
Interflow
02.2022 - Current
Team Member for Woolahra Industry Project
EG Group
08.2021 - 11.2021
Student Civil Engineering Student
University Of Sydney
03.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) - Civil Engineering
University of Sydney
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