Principal Engineer - Civil

About us

At Transgrid, we play a crucial role in delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable energy to millions of Australians. Operating over 13,000 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

Based in Sydney, this role provides technical leadership and engineering governance for civil infrastructure associated with Transgrid’s substations. Acting as a senior subject matter expert and technical leader, you'll influence engineering standards, provide technical assurance across projects and the asset lifecycle, and help drive best-practice civil engineering outcomes across the asset lifecycle.

The role plays a key part in supporting the delivery of project delivery, asset performance and operational needs, providing expert guidance across substation civil infrastructure including site development, earthworks, geotechnical engineering, foundation designs, roads, drainage, retaining structures. You'll work closely with project teams, consultants, contractors and industry stakeholders to ensure safe, reliable and constructible engineering solutions.

This is an opportunity to shape the future of civil engineering at Transgrid by driving innovation, modern delivery practices, digital engineering and continuous improvement across some of Australia's most critical energy infrastructure projects.

What you’ll do  

Provide technical leadership and engineering governance for civil infrastructure associated with Transgrid’s substations.

• Lead the development of civil engineering standards, design frameworks and technical assurance practices.
• Support the delivery of substation projects through expert civil engineering advice, design reviews and problem-solving.
• Drive innovation, mentor engineers and influence industry-leading engineering outcomes.

What you’ll bring

• Degree qualifications in Civil Engineering and Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) accreditation are essential.
• Extensive experience in the design, assurance and delivery of major civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical expertise in civil engineering, engineering governance and industry standards.
• Experience leading consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex engineering outcomes.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills, with an interest in innovation and digital engineering.

Our Values   

Transgrid’s 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 Transgrid’s 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, 6 November 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 today and 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. 

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. 

We do not accept agency introductions as Transgrid operates a direct sourcing model.