Engineering Manager - Hunter Transmission Project

About Us  

At Transgrid, we are at the heart of Australia's electricity network, playing a vital role in connecting power from generators to homes, schools, businesses, and communities across NSW and the ACT.  

By joining the Hunter Transmission Project, you will be part of unlocking the electricity supply that will provide the backbone of NSW's new electricity grid for generations to come. As coal-fired power stations close, the Hunter Transmission Project is critical for energy security in NSW. This is a chance for you to join Transgrid on a transformative, multi-year project. 

The Opportunity  

This is your chance to deliver major infrastructure projects at Transgrid as an Engineering Manager. As a key leader within the team, you will inspire confidence and urgency in delivering high-quality outcomes while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You will be responsible for leading high-performing design teams and driving commercial excellence in engineering delivery. You will optimise resource allocation, manage stakeholder engagement, and oversee compliance with financial, regulatory, and technical requirements.  

You will make sure our dynamic, value-based team consistently delivers top-quality designs. By ensuring seamless technical interfaces across Transgrid, customers, and contractors, you will drive efficiency in project execution and spearhead Australia’s transition to a clean energy future.  

About You 

• Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 10+ years in relevant high voltage infrastructure project development and delivery. 

• Experienced High Voltage practitioner with substation and transmission line knowledge and understanding is highly desirable. 

• Leadership experience in leading and managing high performing design and engineering teams. 

• Substantial knowledge and understanding of functional design areas and relevant legislation, policies and procedures applicable to the preparation of designs and specifications. 

• Working knowledge of design quality assurance processes to ensure that designs meet quality requirements. 

• Experienced in managing engineering requirements across large design and construct contracts. Works will involve both Transmission Lines and Substations  

• Excellent communication and report writing skills and advanced relationship management skills covering senior management, contractors and external design partners. 

What we will give you in return 

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 will close on Sunday the 13th of April.