Transmission Line Asset Strategy Lead

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

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