Intermediate Design Engineer – Protection and Metering Design

At Transgrid, we play a crucial role in connecting electricity generators through our transmission network to the distribution network that power homes and businesses - We operate over 13,000km of high voltage transmission wires and 128 substations in NSW, VIC and the ACT.  It is an exciting time in the industry as we are leading the transition to Australia’s clean energy future, with a growing network and the extra career opportunities that this growth brings.  

The Opportunity 

In your role as Intermediate Design Engineer, you’ll be instrumental in shaping the technical standards and systems that support a smarter, safer, and more sustainable energy future. This is a unique opportunity to lead and contribute to the design of critical infrastructure projects, including customer connections, asset upgrades, and major system augmentations.

You’ll be at the forefront of developing and maintaining protection and metering standards, ensuring compliance with national regulations and delivering innovative solutions that support the energy transition. Collaborate with a team of experts, solve complex engineering challenges, and make a tangible impact on the future of energy in NSW and beyond.

What You’ll Do 

• Lead and approve protection and metering designs for customer connections, asset upgrades, and major projects.
• Develop and maintain design standards, relay settings, and configurations that ensure safety, reliability, and compliance.
• Conduct feasibility studies and fault investigations to support project planning and system operations.
• Provide urgent technical advice during commissioning and support the Asset Monitoring Centre.
• Manage design planning, budgeting, and scheduling to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.

About You 

• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) or equivalent, with experience in protection design for transmission, distribution, or generation systems.
• Proficient in configuring numerical relays and conducting power system analysis for high-voltage protection design.
• Strong communication and report writing skills, with a high standard of professionalism and personal integrity.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and familiar with relevant Transgrid business systems.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary environments.

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. 

What’s in it for you? 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. 

Applications close Thursday, 31 July 2025 

Apply today and play a crucial role in driving the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future!