Principal Engineer

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Engineer to join our Network business unit at Transgrid.

Reporting to the Major Projects Integration Manager within Strategic Network Planning and Development, the Principal Engineer plays a critical role in supporting our Major Projects partners as the Project Integration Specialist. This role is responsible for coordinating planning across major projects and ensuring successful integration and interface management, while delivering outcomes that meet performance standards, project timelines, cost objectives, and overall delivery requirements.  

Key responsibilities

• Lead technical discussions with EnergyCo and AEMO to support the integration of ISP projects and future Renewable Energy Zones (REZs).
• Provide coordinated strategic planning for the development of the NSW transmission network, delivering optimal outcomes for the business.

Skills & experience we are looking for

• Tertiary qualifications at degree level in an appropriate discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
• Preferably Professional qualified and registered engineer (e.g. CPEng, RPEQ)
• Extensive experience in the assessment and development of electricity transmission systems
• Substantial experience in project planning, project development, system operations or electricity market analysis
• Expert knowledge and recognised capability in major project integration
• Knowledge of the operation of the National Electricity Market
• Extensive knowledge of the NSW and interconnected system and its capabilities
• Knowledge of quality assurance principles and experience process development
• Reporting and Presentation Skills to Senior Executives and external Organisations

What You'll Bring

You are a collaborative and influential engineering professional with extensive experience in transmission network planning and major project integration. You are comfortable working across multiple stakeholders, providing strategic technical advice and influencing outcomes.

Work that fits your life

• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Swap public holidays to suit what matters to you
• Personal leave for life admin, family care or cultural celebrations
• Annual paid picnic day (where applicable)

Our Values 

Transgrids core values encompass safety, achievement, integrity, and service. Prioritising safety above all, the company emphasises making a meaningful impact through achievement, upholding honesty through integrity, and delivering exceptional outcomes for customers and communities through dedicated service. These values are ingrained in the actions and behaviours of Transgrids people, who embody them every day.

Recognition & Reward

We believe in providing our people personal, professional and social benefits so that they can deliver their best work every day. Employees have access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, health & wellbeing etc, as well as novated leasing options, flexible workplace policies, 20 weeks paid parental leave and more!                                                                                               

Applications close on the 9th of August 2026. Please note, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, and we will assess applications as they are received.

Join us in shaping the future of Australia's energy network. Apply today and be a key part of the transition to a sustainable energy future.

Transgrid is committed to Health and Safety, the Environment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity and Ethical Practices. All applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to these areas.

We do not accept agency introductions as Transgrid operates a direct sourcing model. 

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