Senior Project Engineer - Substations Electrical

HumeLink is one of NSW’s largest transmission projects, strengthening the grid and connecting renewable energy zones to support Australia’s transition to a cleaner energy future. Join a high-performing team delivering critical infrastructure that will power communities for generations to come.

About the Role

As Senior Project Engineer, you will lead project engineering activities across construction, commissioning and close-out, working closely with Senior Project Managers and the Commissioning Manager to manage technical RFIs, oversee quality and defect management, monitor cost and schedule performance, and support commissioning through technical reviews and documentation control, with regular travel required across regional NSW.

About You

• Electrical Engineering degree (or equivalent experience) with 8+ years in energy, utilities or infrastructure
• Experience supporting construction, commissioning and contract delivery within major infrastructure environments
• Strong coordination, communication and reporting skills, with the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively
• Understanding of high-voltage substation construction and site-based delivery (desirable)
• High level of professionalism, accountability and attention to detail, with a current Australian Driver’s Licence.

Reward and Recognition

We believe in providing our people with personal, professional, and social benefits so they can deliver their best work each and every day. Employees have access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, and health and wellbeing, as well as novated leasing options, workplace flexibility, 20 weeks of paid parental leave, and more. Regardless of where you are in your professional journey, Transgrid powers your career by providing access to regular and ongoing training, workplace mentoring, and tertiary education. At Transgrid, you are encouraged to build a career that’s 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.

Our Leadership Principles

At Transgrid, our Leadership Principles Courage, Care, Clarity, and Connection form the foundation of how we lead. Courage means embracing challenges and doing what’s right. Care focuses on leading with heart, valuing people as the core of our organisation. Clarity ensures teams understand success and their impact, while Connection links individuals to our purpose and strategy while fostering strong relationships among team members, customers, and partners.

Applications close on Friday 17 April 2026.

Please note vacancy close dates may be subject to change. We will assess applications as they are received.