Lead Commissioning Engineer – Transmission Projects

AusNet; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AusNet is seeking a Commissioning Officer to support the delivery of major transmission infrastructure projects from planning through energisation and handover. You will work closely with Project Managers, Design Partners and Operations teams to provide expert commissioning and integration oversight to ensure safe, efficient delivery in line with standards.

This hands-on role involves managing complex interfaces, coordinating with delivery partners, and driving continuous improvement in

Qualifications

• Experience with high-voltage transmission projects.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and testing procedures.
• Develop commissioning procedures and cutover plans.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with delivery partners and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support commissioning, testing and energisation activities for major transmission infrastructure projects.
• Provide constructability, operability and maintainability input throughout planning, design and delivery.
• Develop commissioning procedures, transition plans, testing strategies and network cutover plans to ensure safe integration of new assets.
• Monitor construction and commissioning activities to ensure compliance with safety, quality, technical and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate delivery partners, contractors, operational teams and key stakeholders to support successful project outcomes.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and reviews, driving continuous improvement through lessons learned and quality assurance activities.
• Support project managers with contractor engagement, technical reviews, scope changes, practical completion and final asset handover.

Skills

Power Systems Diploma

Electrical Engineering degree

Commissioning experience

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Education

Advanced Diploma of ESI - Power Systems

Electrical engineering degree

Job description

AusNet is seeking a Commissioning Officer to support the delivery of major transmission infrastructure projects from planning through energisation and handover. You will work closely with Project Managers, Design Partners and Operations teams to provide expert commissioning and integration oversight to ensure safe, efficient delivery in line with standards.

This hands-on role involves managing complex interfaces, coordinating with delivery partners, and driving continuous improvement in