Principal Engineer - Energy Management System

• Proudly make a difference with the transition to renewable energy in a rapidly growing business.  
• Career defining opportunities in a supportive and collaborative environment
• Full time opportunity based in Sydney 

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

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Engineer to play a specialist role in Energy Management System EMS and power systems analysis. This role is central to the development, maintenance, and enhancement of our Energy Management System (EMS), ensuring reliability, security, and compliance with evolving industry standards.

You will apply deep expertise in real-time power system applications, SCADA/EMS integration, grid optimisation, and renewable energy control, contributing to the safe and efficient operation of an increasingly complex energy landscape. As an industry expert, you will provide high-level technical advice on high-voltage transmission system operations to both Transgrid and third-party customers.

About you: 

• Tertiary qualifications at degree level in electrical\Power Engineering and extensive experience in the Energy Management System, Modelling and Operation
• Experience in PSS/E and/or PowerFactory and the analysis and operation of electricity transmission systems
• Proficient in programming languages such as C++ and Python, with experience in GE SCADA/EMS (GE Habitat) systems.
• Strong understanding of the National Electricity Rules, system security requirements, and the National Electricity Market’s operational impact on NSW’s HV network and Transgrid’s business.
• Effective communicator across diverse stakeholders, including customers, contractors, technical experts, and senior management.

Desirable:

• Professional qualified and registered engineer (e.g., CPEng, RPEQ)

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.

Applications close on Friday, 30th May 2025. 

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

We do not accept agency introductions as Transgrid operates a direct sourcing model.

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.