Intermediate Equipment Engineer

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

The Intermediate Engineer – Equipment Engineering will see you responsible for providing technical expertise on high voltage equipment to support capital projects, operations, and maintenance. With support from the Principal and Senior Equipment Engineers, you will contribute to the development of technical standards, investigate new technologies, and ensure reliable, cost-effective solutions aligned with Transgrid’s strategic objectives.

What You’ll Do

• Provide expert technical support across the transmission network, including equipment selection, performance analysis, and defect investigations.
• Ensure equipment compliance through supplier engagement, documentation review, and factory/site inspections.
• Support the implementation of new technology and new equipment types and take the lead for HV plant with identification and investigation of new technologies.
• Support the Senior and Principal Equipment Engineers to specify, procure and manage the engagement of external technical advice.

About You

• Degree or Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering with extensive experience in high voltage equipment.
• Strong communication skills for the generation and development of specifications, standards, bid contributions, training and mentoring.
• Proven experience in equipment specification, design review, testing, and supplier engagement.
• Strong technical knowledge of HV equipment, insulation systems, safety in design, and engineering practices.
• Knowledge of systems including Word, Excel, TRIM, Ellipse.

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  and wellbeing, as well as novated leasing options, workplace flexibility, 20 weeks paid parental leave and more. 

Applications close 11.59pm Monday 17th November 2025. Please note, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, and 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.