Maintenance Engineer - Substations

At Transgrid, our work improves the lives of millions – from lighting up sports fields, schools and homes, to powering the wheels of commerce and everything else in between. Now it’s your turn to make it happen. 

This is an exciting time in the energy industry with the transition to renewable energy. Recent government policy documents outline plans to facilitate increasing transmission interconnection between states and development of renewable energy zones.

The Opportunity 

In this role, you will play a pivotal part in delivering Transgrid’s substation maintenance programs, ensuring that assets are maintained safely, efficiently, and in compliance with environmental and legislative standards.

As Maintenance Engineer you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of maintenance programs for substation assets, supporting the routine and corrective maintenance of high-voltage infrastructure, including transformers, switchgear, and associated primary equipment.

You will work closely with the Delivery Manager to coordinate and monitor maintenance activities, provide technical support on-site, and contribute to performance reporting and governance. Your responsibilities will also include preparing specifications, evaluating tenders, and managing contractor onboarding and compliance. Additionally, you will support the maintenance of high-voltage infrastructure such as transformers, switchgear, and other primary substation equipment.

This role offers flexibility in location and can be based at any Transgrid office, with some travel required to support program delivery across our network.

What You’ll Bring: 

• A relevant tertiary qualification or extensive technical experience, with additional training in leadership, project or asset management viewed favourably.
• Strong experience in electrical or utility maintenance programs, with a solid understanding of WHS and environmental legislation.
• Excellent decision-making and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and drive performance outcomes.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with experience working across teams and managing contractors.
• A NSW Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel and support organisational change initiatives.

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, workplace flexibility, 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. At Transgrid, you are encouraged to build a career that is right for you.

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.

Applications close on Friday, 31 October 2025