Development Engineer

Transgrid; Sydney; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Transgrid, NSW and ACT's major electricity transmission network operator, invites an Electrical Engineer to lead the Major Projects Development Team from concept through to project definition, delivering substations, transmission lines, and network augmentation projects.

You will work with planning, design, operations and delivery teams to produce practical, cost-effective solutions, perform risk assessments and prepare business cases to secure investment decisions.

Qualifications

• Tertiary-qualified Electrical Engineer with CPEng status.
• Experience in feasibility assessments and option analysis for large-scale power projects.
• Strong stakeholder coordination with multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of Australian engineering standards and project delivery frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of project scopes, feasibility studies and option assessments for major transmission infrastructure projects.
• Develop concept designs and delivery strategies for substations and transmission lines.
• Facilitate engineering workshops and technical reviews.
• Support capital cost estimation, scheduling, risk assessments and business case documentation.
• Define project staging and implementation approaches to minimise network impacts.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders to manage project risks.

Skills

Power system analysis

Feasibility studies

Stakeholder management

Cost estimation

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

CPEng

Tools

PSS/E

PowerFactory

Job description

Transgrid operates and manages the major high voltage electricity transmission network in NSW and the ACT, connecting generators, distributors and major end users.

Our core role is to connect electricity consumers to a safe, secure and reliable network through efficient maintenance, proficient operation of assets and prudent investment. Our network is the backbone of the NEM, enabling energy trading between Australia's three largest states along the east coast and supporting the competitive wholesale electricity market

About the role

As part of the Major Projects Development Team, you'll lead the development of major power infrastructure projects from concept through to project definition.

You'll prepare project scopes, engineering concepts, feasibility assessments, support cost estimates and schedules and conduct risk assessments to support investment and approval decisions.

Working closely with planning, design, operations and delivery teams, you'll help deliver practical, cost-effective solutions for substations, transmission lines and network augmentation projects.

This role represents a genuine opportunity to help shape the future of energy infrastructure through meaningful, high-impact project work.

What you'll do

• Lead the development of project scopes, requirements, feasibility studies and option assessments for major transmission infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with network planning needs and long‑term strategic objectives
• Develop concept designs and delivery strategies for substations, transmission lines and reactive plants, ensuring practical, cost‑effective and future‑ready solutions.
• Facilitate engineering workshops and technical reviews to ensure proposed solutions are practical, constructible and aligned with applicable standards and business requirements
• Provide support in estimating capital cost, scheduling project, conducting risk assessments and preparing business case documentation to facilitate project approvals and successful delivery outcomes.
• Define project staging, delivery strategies and implementation approaches to support efficient execution while minimising network and operational impacts
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders to manage project risks, resolve technical challenges and drive informed decision‑making throughout project development.

What you'll bring

Tertiary‑qualified Electrical Engineer with Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status

• Strong technical knowledge of substation and transmission infrastructures, with proven experience in feasibility assessments, option analysis, concept design development, and project development for large‑scale power infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated ability to develop power project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, business cases and investment proposals that support informed decision‑making.
• Proven stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, consultants and external partners to achieve project outcomes.
• Knowledge of project risk management, Australian engineering standards and project delivery frameworks; professional accreditation (CPEng or equivalent) and experience with EHV transmission projects highly regarded.

Our Values

Transgrid's 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 Transgrid's people, who embody them every day.

At Transgrid, we empower our people with a well‑rounded benefits package designed to support their personal, professional and social wellbeing, helping them deliver their best work every day.

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.

Applications close: Wednesday, 28th October 2026.

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