Senior Design Engineer - High Voltage at Transgrid in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | Kablio

Role

Description

hv design

design review

design approval

technical studies

design calculations

feasibility study

Perform and review and approve high voltage designs in accordance with Australian and IEC standards, as well as Transgrid technical requirements.
Manage or complete studies in specialist areas such as earthing, noise, electric and magnetic fields, corona performance, insultation coordination or power coordination.
Complete detailed design calculations including short circuit forces, conductor sizing, lighting and lightning protection studies.
Prepare and review or manage feasibility studies to determine HV design requirements for proposed projects.

Requirements

high voltage

projectwise

microstation

electrical degree

design review

design management

Experience overseeing the completion of designs to meet project requirements and timeframes.
Extensive experience in high voltage design across all functional areas of transmission network substations.
Proficiency with engineering business systems and design software, preferably Bentley ProjectWise and MicroStation.
Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
Ability to complete, review and approve project designs with both internal teams and external consultants and contractors.

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

Born in 1995 from the split of NSW’s Electricity Commission, it evolved into Australia’s largest high-voltage grid operator.
Manages over 13,000 km of transmission lines and 104 substations across NSW and the ACT, linking into the National Electricity Market.
Over a decade, rolled out a A$16.5 billion upgrade program, including mega-projects like EnergyConnect and HumeLink to reinforce energy superhighways.
Commercial arm Lumea has added 55+ renewable generators, contributing to the clean energy transition.
Backed by a major consortium including Spark, Utilities Trust of Australia, CDPQ, ADIA, and OMERS following a A$10.3 billion lease deal in 2015.
Key projects include the multi-state HumeLink (underway) and VNI West interconnector, despite community pushback.
Despite challenges, remains pivotal to Australia’s clean-energy transition.

Culture + Values

Safety
Integrity
Collaboration
Reliability
Innovation
Progress
People, Power and Possibilities

Environment + Sustainability

Reducing Scope 3 emissions in Purchased & Capital Goods by 48% per $M spend by 2030.
Eliminating SF₆ emissions through alternative development.
Transitioning fleet of passenger & commercial vehicles to fully electric/hybrid by 2030.
Largest wind farm in NSW (Rye Park) connected, powering ~215,000 homes annually.
Investing $14b in transmission lines, $2.2b in system-strength technology, and $300m in operations/tools to support 100% instantaneous renewables.

Inclusion & Diversity

Annual pay & performance review by gender; CEO-sponsored Diversity Council; industry-leading Diversity & Inclusion pillars: attract diverse talent, build inclusive culture, ensure equity.
CEO member of Champions of Change coalition for gender equity in energy.
Employee networks: Rise Allies (LGBTQI+), Energise Gender Equity Network.
Accreditations: Work180 endorsed employer; Family Inclusive Workplace; AWEI silver employer 2024–25; Australian Disability Network bronze member.
15 days Domestic Violence Leave; Gender Affirmation Policy with additional leave; certified Family-Friendly Workplace.

Articles

Network connections

Community safety

Community Partnerships Program

Company

Overview

Born in 1995 from the split of NSW’s Electricity Commission, it evolved into Australia’s largest high-voltage grid operator.
Manages over 13,000 km of transmission lines and 104 substations across NSW and the ACT, linking into the National Electricity Market.
Over a decade, rolled out a A$16.5 billion upgrade program, including mega-projects like EnergyConnect and HumeLink to reinforce energy superhighways.
Commercial arm Lumea has added 55+ renewable generators, contributing to the clean energy transition.
Backed by a major consortium including Spark, Utilities Trust of Australia, CDPQ, ADIA, and OMERS following a A$10.3 billion lease deal in 2015.
Key projects include the multi-state HumeLink (underway) and VNI West interconnector, despite community pushback.
Despite challenges, remains pivotal to Australia’s clean-energy transition.

Culture + Values

Safety
Integrity
Collaboration
Reliability
Innovation
Progress
People, Power and Possibilities

Environment + Sustainability

Reducing Scope 3 emissions in Purchased & Capital Goods by 48% per $M spend by 2030.
Eliminating SF₆ emissions through alternative development.
Transitioning fleet of passenger & commercial vehicles to fully electric/hybrid by 2030.
Largest wind farm in NSW (Rye Park) connected, powering ~215,000 homes annually.
Investing $14b in transmission lines, $2.2b in system-strength technology, and $300m in operations/tools to support 100% instantaneous renewables.

Inclusion & Diversity

Annual pay & performance review by gender; CEO-sponsored Diversity Council; industry-leading Diversity & Inclusion pillars: attract diverse talent, build inclusive culture, ensure equity.
CEO member of Champions of Change coalition for gender equity in energy.
Employee networks: Rise Allies (LGBTQI+), Energise Gender Equity Network.
Accreditations: Work180 endorsed employer; Family Inclusive Workplace; AWEI silver employer 2024–25; Australian Disability Network bronze member.
15 days Domestic Violence Leave; Gender Affirmation Policy with additional leave; certified Family-Friendly Workplace.

Articles

Network connections

Community safety

Community Partnerships Program

Senior Design Engineer - High Voltage

Transgrid

Senior Design Engineer - High Voltage

Transgrid

Description

hv design

design review

design approval

technical studies

design calculations

feasibility study

Requirements

high voltage

projectwise

microstation

electrical degree

design review

design management

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance

Overview

Culture + Values

Environment + Sustainability

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

Description

hv design

design review

design approval

technical studies

design calculations

feasibility study

Requirements

high voltage

projectwise

microstation

electrical degree

design review

design management

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance

Overview

Culture + Values

Environment + Sustainability

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

900 km Link

EnergyConnect Project

Developing the 900 km, 800 MW EnergyConnect link to enhance renewable energy distribution and grid security.

12 GW Clean

Clean Energy Capacity

Added 12 GW of clean energy connections through its commercial arm Lumea, powering around 4 million homes.

A$16.5B Investment

Future Grid Modernisation

Plans to invest A$16.5 billion over the next decade to support 100% instantaneous renewables and modernise grid security tools.

48% reduction

Scope 3 Emissions

Reduce Scope 3 emissions per $M spend by 48% by 2030, aiming for net-zero by 2050.

100% renewable

Electricity in Offices

Transition to 100% renewable electricity in offices and depots by 2025.

$1.8b

EnergyConnect Project

EnergyConnect project secures International Sustainability Council agreement with comprehensive targets.

40% Women

Target Workforce Ratio

Company aims for a workforce composition of 40% women, 40% men, and 20% any gender.

65% Men

Primary-Carer Parental Leave

65% of primary-carer parental leave was taken by men in FY24, reflecting inclusive parental leave policies.

50% Female

Executive Leadership Team

The Executive Leadership Team achieved gender parity, with 50% female representation in FY24.

50% Award