Senior Asset Engineer (Transmission Lines)

TransgridCouncil of the City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

10 days ago

Job description

Location : Sydney - Eastern Creek, NSW, Australia

Company : TransGrid

Join Transgrid and play a key role in one of the nation’s most significant infrastructure transformations. As a Senior Asset Engineer – Transmission Lines, you’ll lead the strategy, renewal, and performance of our high-voltage overhead network across NSW and the ACT.

You’ll provide strategic insights, technical leadership, and direction across all aspects of transmission line asset performance, from design and construction through to operation, maintenance, and renewal. Your expertise will directly influence how we innovate, invest, and future‑prove our critical network assets.

What You’ll Do

Shape long‑term asset strategies through detailed condition and performance analysis
Develop asset health indices and failure probability models for transmission lines
Set technical standards for design, construction, and maintenance
Lead innovation in inspection methods, materials, and technologies
Oversee failure investigations and drive preventative action plans
Support investment planning and lifecycle decision‑making for line assets

What You’ll Bring

Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil / Structural Engineering

Proven experience in transmission line design, construction, maintenance, and asset management

Strong technical knowledge of overhead line systems and Australian standards

Ability to integrate technical, safety, and economic factors into asset strategies

What’s in it for You

We offer a supportive, growth‑focused environment with plenty of perks :

Flexible working and generous leave including 20 weeks paid parental leave

Corporate discounts across retail, health, travel and more

Career development through ongoing training, mentoring, and educational support

Novated leasing options and wellbeing resources

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.

Applications close 16th of November 2025

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.

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Senior Engineer Transmission Lines • Council of the City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia