Design Manager

VNI West is one of Australia’s most significant energy infrastructure projects and forms a critical part of the National Electricity Market’s transition to a cleaner and more reliable energy future. The project will deliver a new high-capacity transmission line connecting Victoria and New South Wales, strengthening the grid, improving energy reliability and enabling more renewable energy to enter the market. Led by Transgrid in partnership with energy agencies and stakeholders, VNI West will support Australia’s transition to net zero by increasing network capacity, improving system resilience and helping deliver affordable and sustainable energy to communities across the east coast. 

About the role

The Substation Design Manager plays a key role in delivering the VNI West Major Project, leading the coordination and delivery of high voltage substation and transmission line design activities. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the role ensures designs meet Transgrid standards, regulatory requirements and project delivery objectives while supporting safe, reliable and cost effective infrastructure outcomes. You will work closely with engineering teams, project delivery partners and external design providers to deliver high quality design solutions in line with project timelines.

About you

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with engineering, project and delivery teams to achieve project outcomes
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence technical and project decisions
• A proactive and solutions focused approach with the ability to identify risks and support practical design solutions
• Experience supporting continuous improvement and innovation within design processes and project delivery
• Strong technical capability in substation or transmission design within major infrastructure or energy projects.

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 and 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, we emphasise 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 and are reflected in how we work 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 and 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.

Position will close on 27 March 2026. Please note vacancy close dates may be subject to change. Applications will be assessed 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.