Senior Project Engineer

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia TransGrid Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

At Transgrid, we play a crucial role in delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable energy to millions of Australians. Operating over 13,000 km of high-voltage transmission lines and 128 substations across NSW and the ACT, we connect electricity generators to the distribution network—powering homes, businesses, and communities.

As the energy sector evolves, we're growing our workforce to drive innovation and transformation.

The Opportunity

We're seeking a Senior Project Engineer to deliver various regulated brownfield substation replacement/augmentation projects throughout NSW.

As a Senior Project Engineer, you'll drive the engineering function within our project teams, working closely with Project Managers to ensure smooth execution from design through to close-out. You will take ownership of technical coordination, procurement, materials, construction, and start-up activities—playing a vital role in turning plans into reality.

You can be based in our Eastern Creek or Newcastle depot with travel requirements to project sites monthly during the Construction phase.

A Day in the Life as a Senior Project Engineer at Transgrid

Take ownership of technical support and engineering management across multiple projects and work closely with Project Managers to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet high-quality standards. You will also:

  • Coordinate design responses, procurement, construction, and close-out activities.
  • Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
  • Prepare reports, track project performance, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

About you

  • Degree qualification in engineering or substantial industry experience in large-scale projects.
  • Technical expertise in substation or transmission line construction.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
  • Strong communication and report writing skills.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation, Australian Standards, and construction contracts. 

Leadership at Transgrid

As a senior leader, you will shape culture, outcomes, and legacy. Leadership here means:

  • Vision: Providing clarity of purpose and direction across complex programs.
  • Empowerment: Developing and enabling teams to perform at their best.
  • Collaboration: Building trust with executives, communities, and partners.
  • Accountability: Delivering projects safely, on time, and with long-term impact.

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 etc, as well as novated leasing options, workplace flexibility, 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 24th of September Apply today as applications will be assessed on a rolling basis and this opportunity may close early

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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