Design Manager - Substations

Transgrid; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate discounts

Novated leasing

Flexible workplace policies

20 weeks parental leave

Job summary

Transgrid is recruiting a Design Manager - Substations for the Hunter Transmission Project (HTP). You will lead the technical assurance, governance and delivery of substation civil design packages, coordinating reviews and ensuring compliance with project and Transgrid requirements.

You are an experienced Civil Engineer with expertise in high-voltage substations, earthworks, drainage, foundations and structures.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Civil Engineering.
• Experience in substation civil design, including earthworks, drainage, roads, foundations, structures and underground services.
• Experience managing design packages through development, review, assurance and construction support.
• Working knowledge of design management, quality assurance, Safety in Design and engineering risk management.
• Experience with 330kV or 500kV substations, switching stations or transmission infrastructure.
• Experience delivering major transmission or utility projects under D&C, EPC or Delivery Partner models.
• Previous design management or technical assurance experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical assurance, governance and delivery of substation civil design packages.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary reviews and resolve technical issues.
• Ensure designs meet project, contractual and Transgrid requirements.
• Collaborate with contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders to deliver the project.

Skills

Substation civil design

Earthworks

Drainage

Foundations

Structures

Underground services

Design management

Quality assurance

Safety in Design

Engineering risk management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

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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 Australia accelerates its energy transition, the work we do has never been more significant.

The Hunter Transmission Project (HTP) is a critical initiative delivering new transmission infrastructure to unlock renewable energy zones, strengthen network reliability, and support long-term energy security. This is an opportunity to play a key role in a complex, large-scale project shaping the future of Australia’s energy network.

About the role

The Design Manager - Substations will play a key role in the Hunter Transmission Project (HTP), delivering critical transmission infrastructure that supports renewable energy integration and network reliability. You will lead the technical assurance, governance and delivery of substation civil design packages, managing designs through review and assurance processes to ensure compliance with project, contractual and Transgrid requirements. Working closely with contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders, you will coordinate multidisciplinary reviews, resolve technical issues and contribute to the successful delivery of this landmark energy infrastructure project.

About you

You are an experienced Civil Engineer with a strong background in the design and delivery of high-voltage substations and major electrical infrastructure projects. You have strong technical expertise, including the ability to undertake high-level design reviews and assess contractor and consultant deliverables. With excellent communication, stakeholder management, negotiation and problem-solving skills, you build effective relationships across multidisciplinary teams. You demonstrate sound technical judgement and thrive in complex project environments. Other requirements include:

• Degree qualification in Civil Engineering.
• Experience in substation civil design, including earthworks, drainage, roads, foundations, structures and underground services.
• Experience managing design packages through development, review, assurance and construction support.
• Working knowledge of design management, quality assurance, Safety in Design and engineering risk management.
• Experience with 330kV or 500kV substations, switching stations or transmission infrastructure.
• Experience delivering major transmission or utility projects under D&C, EPC or Delivery Partner models.
• Previous design management or technical assurance experience.

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.

Recognition & Reward

We believe in providing our people personal, professional and social benefits so that they can 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, flexible workplace policies, 20 weeks paid parental leave and more!

Applications close on the Wednesday, 30th September 2026.

Please note, we will assess applications as they are received.

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 actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ people, mature-age candidates and those returning to the workforce after a career break.

If you require adjustments during any stage of our recruitment process, we're committed to providing support so you can participate fully and perform at your best.

We do not accept agency introductions as Transgrid operates a direct sourcing model.