Mark Borkin Email & Phone Number

I’m a Technical Director in Transmission Line Engineering at Beca, a leading Asia-Pacific professional services company head quartered in Auckland, New Zealand.I’ve had over 16 years’ experience in the power industry in both Australia and New Zealand covering all aspects and stages of transmission line design, construction and operation. I’ve also has significant experience in managing multi-disciplinary projects for a range of clients.

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  Technical Director - Transmission Line Engineering

  Beca

  Feb 2008 - Present - Auckland, New Zealand

  I'm a Technical Director in Transmission Line Engineering and provide the technical leadership for design teams delivering a full range of transmission line design services.Recent project experience:Project EnergyConnect, TransgridSince October 2019, I have been undertaking the role of owner’s engineer for the project for Transgrid. This initially involved the development of concept designs, preparation of project specifications, participation in tender interactive workshops… Show more I'm a Technical Director in Transmission Line Engineering and provide the technical leadership for design teams delivering a full range of transmission line design services.Recent project experience:Project EnergyConnect, TransgridSince October 2019, I have been undertaking the role of owner’s engineer for the project for Transgrid. This initially involved the development of concept designs, preparation of project specifications, participation in tender interactive workshops and tender evaluation, which took place through 2019 and 2020. Following the appointment of an EPC contractor at the end of 2020, Mark has led an engineering team from Beca to assist Transgrid with design reviews and provide engineering input into EIS submissions and land holder/external stakeholder consultation. Hill to Hill Transmission Line Project, ElectraNet Pty LimitedI was the design manager for the preliminary design of over 200km of 275kV and 132kV single circuit lines in the far north of South Australia. Project included the development of engineering specification documents for the design and construction contract. I'm presently on secondment with ElectraNet to provide owners engineering support.Bunnythorpe-Wilton A and Haywards-Judgeford A 220kV Line Reconductoring, Transpower NZ LtdI was the project and design manager for the investigation of the reconductoring of a 220kV double circuit transmission line with over 350 towers. The project includes the structural assessment of existing tower and foundations for a range in conductor options. Show less

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  University Of Auckland

  Mechanical Engineering