Construction Electrician

Overview

Electrical work on substation installation, commissioning, and project delivery across NSW.

Key Responsibilities

• field installation
• commissioning
• hv works
• lv works
• pre‑start coordination
• stakeholder liaison

Tasks

No two days are the same in this role. You’ll be part of our construction team, working alongside experienced Site Managers and technicians to deliver critical substation works that keep our energy network running. You will work as part of a high-performing construction team responsible for substation installation, commissioning, and project delivery across our transmission network. You’ll be mentored by experienced leaders, exposed to a variety of major infrastructure projects, and gain the knowledge and practical experience to build a long-term career in energy infrastructure delivery. -Safety leadership and mentoring; promoting best practice safety culture, contributing to toolbox talks, and supporting apprentices and peers in the field. -Pre-start coordination; conducting safety briefings, reviewing documentation, and planning daily work activities across multiple sites. -Field installation and commissioning; performing HV and LV electrical works, assisting in equipment testing, isolations, and commissioning under Transgrid’s standards. -Stakeholder collaboration; liaising with contractors, project managers, and internal delivery teams to ensure safe, efficient progress across all works.

Requirements

• hv/lv
• certificate iv
• electrical licence
• leading hand
• teamwork
• drawings

What You Bring

If you’re a technically skilled electrician who thrives on learning, wants to expand into leadership, and is looking for a role that offers stability, challenge, and progression than this is your opportunity to join Transgrid’s next generation of leaders. You are a motivated and qualified Electrician who enjoys continuous learning and contributing to large-scale infrastructure delivery. You take pride in quality and safety and have the drive to progress into leadership roles over time. -Strong practical knowledge of HV/LV installation, wiring, testing and commissioning. -Experience in HV, heavy industry or large infrastructure construction (rail, mining, tunnelling, utilities). -Excellent teamwork and communication skills with a proactive, safety-first mindset. -Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (or willingness to obtain). -Experience as a Leading Hand or informal supervisor. -Willingness to travel extensively across NSW and work away from home during the week. -Current NSW Electrical Licence / Certificate III in Electrotechnology. -Proven ability to interpret electrical drawings and schematics.

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Benefits

This role combines hands-on technical work with real opportunities to learn, lead, and progress. You’ll develop the confidence and capability to manage construction activities independently while preparing for future leadership roles within Transgrid. At Transgrid, we empower our people with a well-rounded benefits package designed to support their personal, professional, and social well-being, helping them 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, workplace flexibility, 20 weeks paid parental leave and more. -Professional growth; spending time learning from Site Managers, gaining exposure to project planning, resource coordination, and quality assurance activities.

About Transgrid

-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.

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