Equipment Engineer

Lumea is seeking an Equipment Engineer in New South Wales, Australia, to support the HumeLink Project, a major renewable energy initiative. The role involves expertise in high-voltage equipment, testing plans, and compliance standards. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and experience with large-scale projects. The position is based in Ultimo, requiring occasional international travel and site visits to project offices. Various employee benefits are offered.
Enjoy a role with real purpose – be part of Australia's transition to renewable energyAward winning and Family Friendly organisationBased in Ultimo with international travel and site visit requirements

About Us

Transgrid is reinforcing the transmission network in southern NSW with HumeLink - a new 500 kV transmission line project that will improve the flow of electricity between new generation sources and major demand centres in NSW. It is one of the state’s largest energy infrastructure projects, with about 360 km of proposed new transmission lines, and new or upgraded infrastructure at three locations.

HumeLink will provide a crucial hub for the flow of electricity in the National Electricity Market (NEM). The project will enable high volume energy transfer around the NEM improving access to affordable electricity and light up homes, businesses and communities.

The Opportunity

As an Equipment Engineer you will be responsible for providing specialised expertise on high-voltage equipment within Transgrid’s Major Projects Division, with a primary focus on the HumeLink Project. You have the opportunity to work on transformers, shunt reactors, and other critical electrical plant equipment to help contribute to a cleaner energy future.

You will be involved in developing, coordinating, and implementing testing plans and technical standards, ensuring compliance with project-specific technical requirements and industry standards, and supporting defect investigation and resolution.

You will be based in Ultimo with international travel and site visit requirements to our project offices (Tumut, Yass and Goulburn and Wagga Wagga) once/twice per month for a few days at a time (therefore overnight stays are essential). The cost of travel and accommodation will be covered by Transgrid.

About You

Tertiary qualification at degree level in an Electrical Engineering discipline and/or Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering with extensive relevant experience and understanding of applications including Word, Excel and TRIM.Experience in large-scale project environments and managing high-voltage equipment for major infrastructure projects, including transformers, shunt reactors, and HV conductors.Proven expertise in Quality Assurance and compliance processes specific to large-scale project environments, including hands-on experience in conducting inspections, testing activities, factory audits, and a preference for lead auditor certification or equivalent experience.Exemplary written and oral communication skills for the generation and development of specifications, standards, bid contributions, training and mentoring.Demonstrated experience in delivering expectations and dealing with suppliers in terms of technical processors (such as Design Review Meetings) and issues (such as testing failures).

Recognition & Reward

In return for your hard work, we have numerous benefits and initiatives to support you personally and professionally including but not limited to private health insurance discount, motor vehicle lease plan, career development support, study assistance program and workplace flexibility.

Continue to make it happen for your career, and for the millions of Australians who rely on our services every day.

Applications close on Sunday, 2nd March 2025.

Please note, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, we will assess applications as they are received.

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

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.