Real Time Support Engineer

At Transgrid, we play a crucial role in delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable energy to millions of Australians. Operating over 13,000 km of high-voltage transmission lines and 128 substations across NSW and the ACT, we connect electricity generators to the distribution network—powering homes, businesses, and communities.
As the energy sector evolves, we’re growing our workforce to drive innovation and transformation. 

The Opportunity

As a Real Time Support Engineer, you will sit at the operational heart of our high-voltage network at our Wallgrove Depot. Reporting to the Control Centre Manager, you will enable the safe, reliable and efficient real-time operation of the power system. You will develop and refine operating manuals, procedures and contingency plans that guide the Control Room through routine operations, outages and system emergencies. This is a role for someone who thrives in complexity, balancing outage planning, renewable integration, system security and stakeholder needs while helping shape the future of energy delivery.

What You Will Be Responsible For

•    Providing expert technical advice to Control Room staff during outages and system events
•    Supporting power system studies and developing contingency plans
•    Developing and maintaining operating manuals, procedures and work instructions
•    Advising on the safe access and operation of an evolving high-voltage network
•    Continuously improving operational policies and procedures to enhance system efficiency and reliability
 

About You

You are a technically strong, systems-thinking engineer who understands both the theory and the operational reality of power systems. 

You bring: 

•    A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
•    Expertise in high-voltage and secondary equipment, power system protection and automatic control systems
•    Strong understanding of safe work systems and risk management
•    Experience analysing and optimising power system operations
•    Knowledge of the energy market, operational planning and power system analysis
•    Confidence navigating network complexity and responding effectively to unexpected system challenges
 

 Our Values
 
Transgrid's 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 Transgrid's 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 each and 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!
 
Regardless of where you are in your professional journey, Transgrid powers your career by providing access to regular and on-going training, workplace mentoring and tertiary education. Here you are encouraged to build a career that is right for you.
 
Applications close on the 23rd of March 2026 however will be assessed on a rolling basis and may close earlier. Apply today and play a crucial role in driving the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future!