Senior Engineer

At Transgrid, we keep the lights on for millions of Australians by operating and maintaining the high-voltage electricity network across NSW and the ACT. As we lead the way in Australia’s clean energy transformation, we are innovating at every level including how we use drone technology to enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency in our major infrastructure projects.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a forward-thinking Senior Engineer to join our Network Transition Planning team. This is a high-impact role where you will apply your technical expertise to help shape the future of the NSW electricity system. You will work across the medium-term planning horizon, linking long-term strategy with actionable insights that support near-term operations.

Your work will focus on identifying and solving emerging challenges such as minimum operational demand, evolving generation and load patterns, and the timing of major transmission projects. You will deliver analysis and recommendations that inform executive and board-level decisions, helping to ensure a secure, reliable and efficient energy transition for Transgrid and its customers.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the energy transition, work on complex system-wide initiatives, and grow your career in a collaborative, future-focused environment.

What You Will Be Doing

• Develop and implement medium-term transition plans through technical modelling and risk analysis
• Conduct advanced power system studies to support operational resilience and strategic decision-making
• Monitor system risks and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to implement mitigation strategies
• Prepare reports and briefings for technical and non-technical audiences, including executives and boards
• Support policy and reform initiatives through technical advice and industry engagement
• Contribute to a high-performance team culture and mentor junior engineers

About You

You are a technically skilled engineer with a passion for solving complex challenges and enabling Australia’s energy transition. You are collaborative, analytical and confident working across diverse stakeholder groups.

You bring:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Experience in power system modelling, planning or operations
• Knowledge of the National Electricity Market, National Electricity Rules and energy reform initiatives
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex ideas suitable for various audiences
• A proactive mindset and commitment to continuous improvement

Our Values

Transgrid's 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 Transgrid's people, who embody them every day.

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, flexible workplace policies, 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 19th of September 2025 however will be assessed on a rolling basis and may close earlier – So… apply today and play a crucial role in driving the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future!