Metering Services Engineer

Transgrid; Newcastle City Council; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Transgrid invites applications for a Metering Assurance role based in Newcastle or Eastern Creek, with flexibility to other NSW locations. You will provide technical assurance across metering installations, systems and data, lead compliance reviews, support AEMO audits and improve processes to ensure accurate, auditable metering outcomes.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in electrical engineering, with experience in metering or related networks, strong analytical and regulatory interpretation

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in electrical networks, metering or substations.
• Strong writing and stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead reviews of metering points to confirm compliance with the National Electricity Rules.
• Prepare technical evidence & documentation for AEMO audits and represent Transgrid during audits.
• Monitor and improve metering processes, field practices, procedures and work instructions.
• Manage metering system functionality and data quality for auditable records.
• Analyse test results and investigate metering defects and compliance gaps.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Maintenance programs

Electrical networks

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Regulatory standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Job description

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At Transgrid, our work improves the lives of millions – from lighting up sports fields, schools and homes, to powering the wheels of commerce and everything else in between. Now it’s your turn to make it happen.

This is an exciting time in the energy industry with the transition to renewable energy. Recent government policy documents outline plans to facilitate increasing transmission interconnection between states and development of renewable energy zones.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will help Transgrid meet its obligations as a Metering Provider under the National Electricity Rules. You will provide technical assurance across metering installations, systems and data, lead compliance reviews, support AEMO audits and investigate complex technical issues. You will also improve the processes and work instructions that underpin accurate, reliable and audit-ready metering outcomes.

The role ideally will be based in Newcastle or Eastern Creek, but we are open to candidates based at any other Transgrid location such as Orange, Tamworth, Wagga Wagga, or Yass.

What You’ll Do

• Lead reviews of existing and newly installed metering points to confirm compliance with the National Electricity Rules.
• Prepare technical evidence and documentation for AEMO audits and represent Transgrid throughout the audit process.
• Monitor and improve metering processes, field practices, procedures and work instructions.
• Manage metering system functionality and data quality to support accurate, complete and auditable records.
• Analyse test results and investigate metering defects, technical issues and compliance gaps.

What You’ll Bring

• A degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline, and industry experience in delivering maintenance programs .
• Experience or knowledge of electrical networks, substations, secondary systems, transmission, distribution or metering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to interpret and apply technical standards, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Strong technical writing, documentation and stakeholder communication skills.

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to build specialist expertise in electricity metering while contributing to an area of significant regulatory and operational importance. Your work will help protect the accuracy and integrity of Transgrid’s metering information, strengthen audit readiness and support reliable energy measurement across the network.

Recognition & Reward

We believe in providing our people personal, professional and social benefits so that they can deliver their best work each and 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. At Transgrid, you are encouraged to build a career that is right for you.

Our Values

Our core values, safety, achievement, integrity, and service shape how we work every day. We prioritise safety, strive for meaningful impact, act with honesty, and deliver exceptional outcomes for our customers and communities.

Applications close on Friday, 25 September 2026

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.