Principal Engineer

4 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Transgrid Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the Principal Engineer role at Transgrid

Transgrid operates and maintains the high-voltage electricity network across NSW and the ACT, driving Australia's clean energy transformation. The organisation is innovating across the business, including how drone technology is used to enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency in major infrastructure projects.

The Opportunity

Transgrid is seeking a Principal Engineer, Network Transition Planning to shape the future of the NSW electricity system. This role links long-term strategic planning with near-term operational readiness, ensuring the network evolves with the energy sector's rapid transformation.

You will lead technical modelling, analysis, and strategic recommendations to support the secure, reliable and efficient transition of the electricity transmission system for Transgrid and its customers. The focus is on the medium-term planning horizon, identifying and addressing challenges such as minimum operational demand, shifting generation and load patterns, and the timing of major transmission projects. Your insights will inform executive and board-level decisions to safeguard system reliability and resilience and support 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. Safety is prioritised above all, with emphasis on meaningful impact through achievement, honesty through integrity, and delivering exceptional outcomes for customers and communities through service.

Recognition & Reward

We offer personal, professional and social benefits, including corporate discounts, novated leasing options, flexible workplace policies, 20 weeks paid parental leave, and more.Ongoing training, workplace mentoring, and opportunities for tertiary education support career growth.

Applications close on the 19th of September 2025 and are assessed on a rolling basis; you may apply早 to be considered for the role.


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