Delivery Substation and Commissioning Manager

About Us

At Transgrid, we’re powering Australia’s clean energy future through some of the nation’s largest and most complex transmission projects. Our Major Projects division is at the forefront of this transition, delivering infrastructure that strengthens the grid, enables renewable energy, and benefits communities. A cornerstone of this is Project EnergyConnect, a $2.3 billion interconnector linking NSW and South Australia, which will transform the energy landscape for generations to come.

About the Role

As the Delivery Substations & Commissioning Manager, you will play a key leadership role within Major Projects, overseeing all substation construction and commissioning activities for Project EnergyConnect. Reporting to the Construction Director – EnergyConnect, you will ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and on budget, while meeting the highest technical, environmental, and stakeholder standards. You will lead a diverse team of Project Managers, Site Managers, Commissioning Specialists, Engineers, and field staff, managing complex brownfield and greenfield delivery environments through to energisation and completion. Position can be based in multiple locations including Sydney, Wagga Wagga, Newcastle or Yass. 

About You

• Proven track record delivering large, complex infrastructure projects with outstanding safety, quality, and stakeholder outcomes
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing multidisciplinary teams across high-risk construction environments
• Sound understanding of HSE legislation, risk management, and industry leading practices
• Highly developed problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively
• Tertiary qualifications in engineering (preferred) and extensive electrical industry experience
• Experience in commissioning of High Voltage Substations
• Ability to lead and inspire a great team, fostering collaboration, support, and accountability.

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

Transgrids 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 Transgrids 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 22 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.