Cost Engineer

About Us

HumeLink is one of the largest energy infrastructure projects currently underway in Australia. It is a double circuit 500Kv transmission line spanning approximately 360 km through regional New South Wales and it will connect Wagga Wagga, Bannaby, and Maraglevia new high-voltage transmission lines, new and expanded substations. HumeLink is a critical part of the NSW and national electricity roadmap — enabling the integration of renewable energy into the grid, enhancing energy reliability, and supporting Australia’s transition to a clean energy future. This nation-building project represents a major investment in the resilience and sustainability of the power network for generations to come.

About The Role

As a Cost Engineer in Transgrid’s HumeLink Major Projects team, you will play a vital role in shaping the success of some of Australia’s largest energy infrastructure developments. You will lead the preparation, analysis, and management of detailed cost plans and forecast to completion, ensuring accuracy and transparency throughout the project. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will support strategic decision-making, identify cost risks and opportunities, and drive the continuous improvement of cost management  practices on high-profile transmission projects.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline
• Experienced in working on major infrastructure projects, with preferable on-site experience understanding the nuances of construction
• Demonstrated experience in risk and opportunity analysis, forecast at completion planning, cost control on major infrastructure projects
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to consolidate data into clear, actionable reporting
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM), CPI and SPI principles
• A proactive mindset with the ability to identify cost risks and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and foster collaborative working relationships.

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 & 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

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.

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 4 July 2025

Please note vacancy close dates may be subject to change. 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.