Engineering Manager VNI West

Business Unit - Major Project - VNI West

Senior Talent Partner - Michelle Hargreaves 

Manager - Farid Faziz

 Position Description - Engineering Manager.pdf

About Us

At Transgrid, we are powering Australia’s clean energy future. As the backbone of the nation’s electricity network, we deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable energy to millions of households and businesses. Our VNI West project is one of the most critical transmission developments in Australia, connecting renewable energy from Victoria and New South Wales into the national grid. By joining the VNI Major Projects team, you’ll be at the forefront of building the infrastructure that will enable cleaner, more affordable energy for generations to come.

About the Role

We are seeking an Engineering Manager – Major Projects to lead the design delivery for the VNI West project. Reporting to the Project Director, you’ll champion engineering excellence across all phases from development to handover. You will lead a team of high-performing engineers, drive design innovation, and collaborate with partners to deliver best-for-project outcomes.

About You

You are a proven engineering leader with deep technical knowledge and a passion for driving large-scale infrastructure projects. Your ability to think strategically, influence stakeholders, and foster high-performance teams sets you apart. You will bring:

• Degree qualifications in Electrical, Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering (postgraduate or CPEng highly regarded).
• Experience in high-voltage infrastructure project development and design delivery.
• Strong leadership experience managing multidisciplinary design teams.
• Expertise in transmission line and substation design, with a sound understanding of HV systems, standards, and safety compliance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to deliver results in a complex, matrixed organisation.

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

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.

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 10 October 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.