Project Engineer

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 Opportunities | Available across Sydney, Newcastle & Regional NSW & ACT

Joining Delivery Projects as a Project Engineer means stepping into one of the most dynamic parts of our business. You will be immersed in projects that are central to Australia’s renewable energy transition. From the design and procurement of critical assets through to construction and commissioning. This is a role for engineers who want to see their work come to life on the ground and contribute directly to projects of national significance.

Project Engineers at Transgrid are not confined to one task. They are collaborators, problem solvers, and coordinators across multiple disciplines. You will provide essential support to Project Managers while also taking the lead on smaller-scale projects, giving you the opportunity to broaden your technical expertise and develop leadership capability in a supportive environment.

A Day in the Life at Transgrid

As a Project Engineer, no two days are the same. You’ll find yourself working across planning, technical coordination, and site activities, often bridging the gap between engineering design and delivery on the ground. You’ll be part of a project team that values collaboration and clear communication, with opportunities to step up and take ownership.

• Support Project Managers in the delivery of high-value projects.
• Coordinate technical, procurement, and design activities.
• Resolve construction challenges and ensure compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enable seamless execution.
• Track budgets, risks, and project performance, providing regular updates to leadership.

About You

You’re an engineer who thrives in dynamic environments and is motivated by the challenge of delivering complex infrastructure. You bring technical know-how, a solutions-focused mindset, and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline.
• 2–6 years’ experience in infrastructure or energy project delivery.
• Strong technical knowledge of substation or transmission line construction.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• A strong commitment to safety, integrity, and collaboration.

Transgrid Values in Action

At Transgrid, our values are more than words, they shape the way you’ll work as a Project Engineer:

• Safety: You’ll apply a safety-first mindset every day, ensuring compliance on site and building a culture where your team and contractors feel supported.
• Achievement: You’ll see the tangible results of your work in the delivery of projects that enable Australia’s energy transition.
• Integrity: You’ll build trust by engaging openly with stakeholders, contractors, and colleagues, ensuring decisions are transparent and aligned with our standards.
• Service: You’ll deliver projects that directly support our customers, communities, and the broader network, creating impact that goes beyond engineering.

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.