Job Description

• Join an organisation going through exciting growth, now and in the future
• Enjoy a role with real purpose – be part of Australia's transition to renewable energy
• Based in Ultimo, blended with working from home (Hybrid)

Help us shape the future of Australia’s energy network

At Transgrid, we take end‑to‑end ownership of the projects we deliver.

As the asset owner, we set the strategic direction and remain involved from concept through to commissioning.

Right now, we have multiple opportunities available across our growing High Voltage Design team, including Design Engineer HV and Senior HV Designer roles.

This is a chance to build a specialist career in transmission and substations while contributing to major infrastructure outcomes that are shaping the future of the energy system.

Why join Transgrid’s HV Design team?

• Work on multi-billion-dollar transmission and substation projects critical to the energy transition.
• Be part of major infrastructure supporting renewable energy growth and expanding data centre demand.
• Gain exposure across the full lifecycle of projects, not just one delivery phase
• Work in a highly specialised field while building broad career exposure across the business.
• Join a team with genuine influence over how projects are planned, designed, and delivered.

The Opportunity

Our HV Design team plays a critical role in shaping and delivering complex high voltage substation infrastructure. Depending on your level and background, you will contribute to the design, review and coordination of high voltage design and drafting outputs, supporting the safe, effective and efficient delivery of critical network projects.

This includes work across substation layouts, single line diagrams, detailed electrical design and documentation, design assurance, standards, and coordination with internal stakeholders and delivery partners.

These roles offer the chance to apply your technical capability in an environment where the work is meaningful, specialised, and highly visible.

What you’ll bring

• Experience in high voltage substation design, electrical design drafting, or closely related infrastructure design environments
• Knowledge of primary substation design principles, design documentation, and engineering standards
• Experience contributing to or reviewing complex design outputs in collaboration with internal stakeholders, consultants, and/or contractors
• Proficiency in relevant engineering and design systems, ideally including MicroStation and ProjectWise
• A strong interest in building or continuing a career in transmission and substation infrastructure

What’s in it for you? Benefits & Perks

At Transgrid, we offer a range of benefits to support our people professionally and personally, including hybrid work options, corporate discounts, novated leasing, paid parental leave and more.

Applications close 11.59pm Wednesday 15th April 2026. Please note, vacancies may close earlier and applications will be reviewed as they are received | Apply today and help shape the infrastructure that will power Australia’s future.

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.