Intermediate Design Engineer – High Voltage Design

11 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Transgrid Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

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 Design Engineer – High Voltage plays a critical role in delivering high-quality design solutions for high voltage electrical systems. You will provide technical advice, whilst contributing to the development of standards, all in alignment with project objectives and stakeholder requirements.

What You'll Do

  • Perform and review high voltage designs in accordance with Australian and IEC standards, as well as Transgrid technical requirements.

  • Complete detailed design calculations including short circuit forces, conductor sizing, lighting and lightning protection studies.

  • Investigate and implement innovative design solutions to meet project and business needs.

  • Review high voltage external designs to ensure quality and compliance.

About You

  • Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

  • Extensive experience in high voltage design across all functional areas of transmission network substations.

  • Specialised expertise in a range of technical processes and procedures related to substation design.

  • Experience in completing and reviewing project designs in collaboration with external consultants.

  • Proficient in engineering business systems and design software, preferably Bentley ProjectWise and MicroStation.

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 Transgrids 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 & wellbeing such as free skin checks, flu shots and access to Fitness Passport.

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.

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