Project Engineer Grade 2

The Opportunity 

We’re looking for a driven and proactive Project Engineer Grade 2 to manage the project engineering function within the project team. In this role, you’ll provide detailed engineering management and vital support to Project Managers, ensuring successful project delivery.

You’ll be at the forefront of major capital works, including the delivery of various regulated brownfield substation replacement/augmentation projects throughout NSW.

You can be based in our Eastern Creek or Newcastle depot with travel requirements to project sites monthly during the Construction phase. 

A Day in the Life as a Project Engineer at Transgrid

Take ownership of technical support and engineering management across multiple projects and work closely with Project Managers to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet high-quality standards. You will also:

• Coordinate design responses, procurement, construction, and close-out activities.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
• Prepare reports, track project performance, and ensure compliance with industry standards 

About You.

• Degree qualification in relevant discipline or substantial industry experience in the delivery of large-scale projects. 
• High level of technical knowledge and experience in the substation augmentation. 
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, Australian Standards and Government policy guidelines, which govern safety, engineering design, environmental assessment for the implementation of engineering projects 
• A current Drivers Licence. 

Transgrid Values in Action

At Transgrid, our values are more than words, they shape the way you’ll work as a Project Engineer:

• Safety: You’ll apply a safety-first mindset every day, ensuring compliance on site and building a culture where your team and contractors feel supported.
• Achievement: You’ll see the tangible results of your work in the delivery of projects that enable Australia’s energy transition.
• Integrity: You’ll build trust by engaging openly with stakeholders, contractors, and colleagues, ensuring decisions are transparent and aligned with our standards.
• Service: You’ll deliver projects that directly support our customers, communities, and the broader network, creating impact that goes beyond engineering.

Benefits & Perks

At Transgrid, we empower our people with a well-rounded benefits package designed to support their personal, professional, and social well-being, helping them 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, 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. Here you are encouraged to build a career that is right for you.

Applications close on the 24th of September 2025 - Apply today as applications will be assessed on a rolling basis and this opportunity may close early!