Commissioning Engineer - Control

About Us 

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

Shape the future of Australia’s energy network and deliver excellence in logic, automation, and SCADA integration, ensuring control systems are commissioned to specification and troubleshooting complex issues.

Working closely with design teams, site managers, and technicians, you’ll embed best practices and drive improvements in commissioning standards while supporting the rollout of new design concepts across our network.

The ideal candidate will bring expertise in control and automation systems, networking protocols, and SCADA integration. You’ll be highly organised, technically strong, and able to influence decisions while managing multiple priorities.

About You

• Electrical trade certificate, Diploma, or Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Hands-on experience with control systems, logic testing, and IEC 61850 protocols
• Strong understanding of SCADA integration and networking/communication protocols
• Ability to interpret complex designs and resolve technical issues effectively
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

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 

Our core values, Safety, Achievement, Integrity, and Service, shape how we work every day. We prioritise safety, strive for meaningful impact, act with honesty, and deliver exceptional outcomes for our customers and communities.

Applications close on Friday, 16 January 2026