Project Engineer 1

Transgrid; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TransGrid in Australia is seeking a Project Engineer – Grade 2 to lead design, coordination and delivery of major substations and transmission projects across NSW. You will develop technical solutions, manage budgets and schedules, and build strong stakeholder relationships.

With 4–8 years of experience and a degree in electrical engineering, you will mentor junior engineers, ensure safety and quality, and contribute to shaping the energy networks of tomorrow.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified engineers (preferably electrical) with 4–8 years' experience in large-scale delivery.
• Experience in design, construction and management of complex infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical expertise in substation or transmission line construction.
• Ability to work autonomously in a collaborative, matrixed environment.
• Excellent communication, reporting and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical and commercial aspects of projects, ensuring winning solutions for our clients.
• Inspire and mentor team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive collaboration and innovation.
• Oversee project planning, execution, and reporting, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance at every step.
• Apply your deep engineering knowledge to solve complex challenges and enable successful project outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Project delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Join Us as a Project Engineer – Grade 2 and Shape the Future of Infrastructure

LUMEA™ has some of thebrightest minds bringing together a new mix of technologies and essential infrasturcture services, creatingcompetitive and innovative solutionsthat will accelerate the energy transition for Australia.Join our team and play a vital role in energy innovation and solutions.

Are you ready to lead, innovate, and deliver projects that make a real difference? Our projects power communities, drive industries, and shape the energy landscape of tomorrow. As a Project Engineer – Grade 2, you will be at the heart of this transformation, driving technical excellence, forging strong stakeholder relationships, and delivering high-impact solutions.

This is more than just a role it’s an opportunity to lead, inspire, and grow. You will work closely with senior leaders, mentoring emerging engineers, shaping projects from concept to completion, and ensuring excellence in every phase of project delivery. Your expertise will be critical in designing, coordinating, and executing large-scale infrastructure projects while optimizing budgets, schedules, and technical outcomes.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead technical and commercial aspects of projects, ensuring winning solutions for our clients.
• Inspire and mentor team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive collaboration and innovation.
• Oversee project planning, execution, and reporting, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance at every step.
• Apply your deep engineering knowledge to solve complex challenges and enable successful project outcomes.

What We’re Looking For:

• Degree-qualified engineers (preferably electrical) or industry professionals with 4–8 years’ experience in large-scale project delivery.
• Experience in design, construction, and management of complex infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical expertise in substation or transmission line construction.
• Proven ability to work autonomously while thriving in a collaborative, matrixed environment.
• Exceptional communication, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A passion for mentoring, leadership, and driving high-quality project delivery.

At TransGrid, you’lljoin a team that values innovation, agility, and collaboration. You’ll contribute to projects that impact thousands of lives, while developing your skills, advancing your career, and helping shape the energy networks of the future.

We want to hear from you.

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 Sunday 11th October 2026 - Please note, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, and we will assess applications as they are received.

Join us in shaping the future of Australia's energy network.Apply todayand be a key part of the transition to a sustainable energy future.

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