Principal 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

Transgrid is seeking a Principal Engineer, Network Transition Planning to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the NSW electricity system. This high-impact position sits linking long-term strategic planning and near-term operational readiness, ensuring the network evolves in step with the rapid transformation of the energy sector.

In this role, you will lead technical modelling, analysis, and strategic recommendations that support the secure, reliable and efficient transition of the electricity transmission system for Transgrid and its customers. You will focus on the medium-term planning horizon, identifying, analysing and addressing emerging challenges such as minimum operational demand, shifting generation and load patterns, and the timing of major transmission projects.

Your insights will directly inform executive and board-level decisions, helping to safeguard system reliability and resilience while supporting national energy reform.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Leading the development and implementation of Transgrid’s medium-term transition plan
• Conducting advanced power system analysis to support operational resilience and strategic decision-making
• Identifying system risks and collaborating with stakeholders to implement mitigation strategies
• Preparing clear, concise reports and briefings for executives, boards, and non-technical audiences
• Representing Transgrid in industry forums and contributing to policy and reform initiatives
• Mentoring engineers and fostering a high-performance, collaborative team culture

About You

You are a strategic and technically accomplished engineer with a deep understanding of electricity network operations and planning. You thrive in complex, fast-evolving environments and are passionate about enabling Australia’s energy transition.

You bring:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Extensive experience in power system modelling, planning, or operations
• Strong knowledge of the National Electricity Market, National Electricity Rules, and energy reform initiatives
• A proven track record of leading complex projects and delivering measurable outcomes
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience mentoring and developing engineering teams
• A collaborative 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!