Cost Engineer

4 days ago

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

About Us

At Transgrid, our work improves the lives of millions – from lighting up sports fields, schools and homes, to powering the wheels of commerce and everything else in between. Now it's your turn to make it happen.

This is an exciting time in the energy industry with the transition to renewable energy. Recent government policy documents outline plans to facilitate increasing transmission interconnection between states and development of renewable energy zones.

About The Role

As a Cost Engineer in Transgrid's HumeLink Major Projects team, you will play a vital role in shaping the success of some of Australia's largest energy infrastructure developments.

You will lead the preparation, analysis, and management of detailed cost plans and forecast to completion, ensuring accuracy and transparency throughout the project.

Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will support strategic decision-making, identify cost risks and opportunities, and drive the continuous improvement of cost management practices on high-profile transmission projects.

About You

  • Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field
  • Proven cost engineering expertise on major infrastructure projects, including EPC/ITC delivery models
  • Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM), CPI and SPI principles.
  • Strong ability to turn cost, schedule, and field data into clear, actionable insights
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and foster collaborative working relationships.

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.

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.

Applications close on Sunday 28th September 2025.

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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