Team Leader - Control Design

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 Team Leader - Control System Design you will lead a team in the delivery of control system designs to support Transgrid's projects, network operations, and asset maintenance.

The role oversees the delivery of designs, provides specialist technical advice, develops design standards, and ensures high-quality outcomes through both internal teams and external design partners.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage control system design activities across prescribed and non-prescribed projects, ensuring technical accuracy, quality, and timely delivery.
• Oversee a team of control system design experts, ensuring compliance with standards, effective collaboration with stakeholders, and continuous improvement in design quality and performance.
• Ensure design quality through reviews, tender evaluations, and stakeholder coordination.

About You

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with proven experience leading and managing technical teams.
• Strong knowledge of substation control and LV distribution design, preferably within transmission, distribution, or generation sectors.
• Familiarity with Safety in Design principles and relevant Australian and international standards for control and LV systems.
• Extensive experience in developing, reviewing, and approving project designs, including coordination with external consultants.
• Proficient in engineering systems such as EDMS and experienced with design quality assurance processes.

Our Leadership Principles

At Transgrid, our Leadership Principles-Courage, Care, Clarity, and Connection-form the foundation of how we lead. Courage means embracing challenges and doing what's right. Care focuses on leading with heart, valuing people as the core of our organisation. Clarity ensures teams understand success and their impact. Connection links individuals to our purpose and strategy while fostering strong relationships among team members, customers, and partners.

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 etc, as well as novated leasing options, workplace flexibility, 20 weeks paid parental leave and more.

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.