Manager Connections Enablement

About the role

The Manager Connections Enablement provides technical leadership across Transgrid’s Network Connections function, supporting complex generator connections, generator performance standards, commissioning and high-voltage transmission developments.

As an industry specialist, the role leads technical assessments, investigations and solutions for complex connection projects, while developing and improving processes, tools and methodologies to deliver better customer outcomes and reduce connection timeframes.

The role represents Transgrid with key industry stakeholders including AEMO, AEMC, CEC, NSPs, EnergyCo, OEMs and developers, contributing to industry consultation, connection reforms and technical submissions.

Leading a team of technical specialists, the role builds capability, drives continuous improvement and fosters a high-performance, collaborative culture. It also provides clear technical advice, analysis and recommendations to senior stakeholders and supports Transgrid’s response to changes in the National Electricity Market, legislation and industry requirements.

You will bring:

• Professional qualified and registered engineer (e.g. CPEng, RPEQ)
• Extensive experience in leading generator connection projects. • Excellent knowledge on Electrical Engineering principles, NER, GPS and associate technical assessments, generator protection, SCADA, and experience in generation, transmission or similar role
• Experience with PSS/E, PSCAD, PowerFactory software and power system modelling experience will be an advantage
• Communicate effectively with a range of persons including customers, suppliers, contractors, other technical experts and senior management (written and verbal).
• Substantial experience in the legislation and technical standards guiding system planning
• Excellent knowledge of electrical networks engineering and operations.
• Industry renowned knowledge of the National Electricity Market and its impact on operations of the NSW HV network and Transgrid’s business
• Comprehensive knowledge of the energy industry
• Knowledge of quality assurance principles and experience with working in accordance with a Quality Assurance System.

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 16th of August 2026. Please note, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, and we will assess applications as they are received.

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.