Transmission Line and Cable Asset Strategist

Transgrid; Sydney; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Transgrid is seeking an experienced Transmission Line Asset Strategist to develop renewal and maintenance strategies for high-voltage transmission line assets, balancing technical, cost, risk and performance across the asset lifecycle. You will influence long-term asset direction shaping Australia’s power system.

The role requires a degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil/Structural Engineering with experience in transmission, asset management and regulatory environments, plus strong

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Experience in electricity, utilities, transmission or engineering consultancy.
• Experience in transmission line design, maintenance, construction or asset management.
• Strong technical knowledge with sound risk management and commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term asset strategies for safe and reliable network over 5–10 years and beyond.
• Analyse asset condition, performance and risk to guide maintenance, refurbishment and replacement decisions.
• Provide technical leadership for design, construction and maintenance of transmission line assets.
• Develop investment documentation balancing technical, commercial and risk considerations.
• Drive innovation by evaluating new technologies and improving asset management practices.
• Lead or contribute to equipment failure investigations and identify new technologies and practices.

Skills

Asset management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Written communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

Transmission Line and Cable Asset Strategist

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 company

At Transgrid, we play a crucial role in delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable energy to millions of Australians. Operating over 14,000 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.

About the role

As the Transmission Line Asset Strategist, you will develop and implement renewal and maintenance strategies for Transgrid's high-voltage transmission line assets, balancing technical requirements, cost, risk and performance across the asset lifecycle. You will help shape the long-term direction of assets that form the backbone of Australia's power system, with decisions that matter today and stand for decades.

What you'll do

• Develop and implement long-term asset strategies that ensure the safe and reliable network over the next 5-10 years and beyond.
• Analyse asset condition, performance and risk to drive evidence-based maintenance, refurbishment and replacement decisions, optimising asset life and delivering value for consumers.
• Provide technical leadership for the design, construction and maintenance of transmission line assets, helping shape engineering standards and best practice across the network.
• Develop investment documentation that balances technical, commercial and risk considerations.
• Drive innovation by evaluating new technologies, improving asset management practices and solving complex network challenges.
• Lead or contribute to equipment failure investigations and identify new technologies and practices that improve asset performance.

What you'll bring

• A degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Experience within an electricity, utility, transmission or engineering consultancy environment.
• Experience in transmission line design, maintenance, construction or asset management.
• Strong technical knowledge of transmission line assets, together with sound risk management and commercial acumen.
• Strong stakeholder management and written communication skills, with knowledge of relevant regulatory, safety and environmental requirements.

Why this role?

This is an opportunity to help shape the long-term performance and reliability of critical transmission infrastructure. You will work across Maintenance, Projects, Design, Network Planning and Regulation to influence asset decisions and future investment. At Transgrid, your work helps make the energy transition real by strengthening and maintaining the backbone of Australia's power system. The decisions you make will support communities today and help shape what is possible for decades to come.

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 Friday, 6th November 2026 - Please note, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, and 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 do not accept agency introductions as Transgrid operates a direct sourcing model.