About Us
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
As a Substation Electrician, you’ll help maintain the reliability and safety of our high‑voltage network by installing, maintaining, fault‑finding and commissioning substation assets.
You’ll respond to system incidents, perform high‑voltage switching and support maintenance and construction activities as part of a team committed to safety, collaboration and technical excellence.
Comprehensive Training Provided
Our structured training program gives you everything you need, from high‑voltage switching and high‑risk work licences to equipment maintenance, diagnostics, installation and commissioning of electrical assets.
What You’ll Do
You’ll work across the full lifecycle of substation operations, maintaining assets, building technical capability, performing high‑voltage switching and supporting emergency response. You’ll champion safe work practices, prepare safety documentation, lead crews when needed, accurately record work in our systems, and help develop apprentices and junior technicians.
What We’re Looking For
Essential
Desirable
What’s in it for you? Benefits & Perks
We offer a well-rounded benefits package designed to support your personal, professional and social wellbeing, including corporate discounts, wellbeing initiatives like free skin checks, flu vaccinations and Fitness Passport membership. Safety is central to how we work, and you always have the right to stop work if something doesn’t feel safe.
You’ll have access to career development and study support, relocation assistance when needed, and allowances for travel and time spent away from home. We also put families first with 20 weeks paid primary carers leave or 6 weeks paid secondary carers leave.
Our Values
Our core values, safety, achievement, integrity, and service, shape how we work every day. We prioritise safety, strive for meaningful impact, act with honesty, and deliver exceptional outcomes for our customers and communities.
Applications close on Sunday, 9 August 2026
As part of our recruitment process, applicants complete standard pre‑employment assessments including reference checks, pre-employment medical, national police check, and a driving licence and traffic offence check. 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
We’ve ensured the smooth operation of over 11,517 km of high-voltage transmission lines and 136 substations and switching stations across NSW and the ACT, with interconnections to QLD and VIC.
Our most crucial work is leading the transition to Australia’s clean energy future. The traditional coal system that served our country for decades is nearing the end of its life, to be replaced by wind and solar generation.
We’re making the right decisions now to prepare for the opportunities and challenges ahead – a changing climate, population growth and technology innovation.
As we lead the way towards a more resilient future, we’re working closely with our customers and communities to make sure no one is left behind.
Wherever you are in NSW or the ACT, you can be confident in the reliable, affordable and sustainable electricity we transmit as we make a better power system for generations to come.
