Senior Asset Engineer (Transmission Lines)

Join Transgrid and play a key role in one of the nation’s most significant infrastructure transformations. As a Senior Asset Engineer – Transmission Lines, you’ll lead the strategy, renewal, and performance of our high-voltage overhead network across NSW and the ACT.

You’ll provide strategic insights, technical leadership, and direction across all aspects of transmission line asset performance, from design and construction through to operation, maintenance, and renewal. Your expertise will directly influence how we innovate, invest, and future-proof our critical network assets.

What You’ll Do

• Shape long-term asset strategies through detailed condition and performance analysis
• Develop asset health indices and failure probability models for transmission lines
• Set technical standards for design, construction, and maintenance
• Lead innovation in inspection methods, materials, and technologies
• Oversee failure investigations and drive preventative action plans
• Support investment planning and lifecycle decision-making for line assets

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil/Structural Engineering
• Proven experience in transmission line design, construction, maintenance, and asset management
• Strong technical knowledge of overhead line systems and Australian standards
• Ability to integrate technical, safety, and economic factors into asset strategies

What’s in it for You

We offer a supportive, growth focused environment with plenty of perks:

• Flexible working and generous leave including 20 weeks paid parental leave
• Corporate discounts across retail, health, travel and more
• Career development through ongoing training, mentoring, and educational support
• Novated leasing options and wellbeing resources

Applications close 16th November 2025 

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.

Applications close 16th of November 2025

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

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