Senior Project Developer

TransGrid is seeking a Senior Project Developer based in Sydney or Newcastle, NSW, to lead customer-focused energy infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include project management from initiation to execution, ensuring compliance with technical and regulatory standards. The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and collaboration skills. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields, with experience in transmission line and substation projects, project management, and stakeholder engagement.
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 the energy sector evolves, we’re growing our workforce to drive innovation and transformation.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Developer to join our team, with the flexibility to be based in Sydney or Newcastle, NSW.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading the development, planning, and management of customer-focused projects within Transgrid’s non-prescribed portfolio. These projects include generator connections, telecommunications, and transmission line modifications, playing a critical role in shaping the future of energy infrastructure in Australia.

You will be involved in projects from initiation through to execution, ensuring that technical feasibility, scope definition, cost estimation, risk assessment, and stakeholder engagement are effectively managed. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and collaboration skills to navigate complex projects and deliver high-quality solutions that align with regulatory and industry standards.

Additionally, you will work closely with customers, regulatory bodies, and internal teams to drive project success. Your role will involve providing technical guidance, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring all projects are delivered on time and within budget while maintaining high safety and environmental standards. This is a great opportunity to make a real impact in the evolving energy sector while advancing your career in a leading transmission network company.

A Day in the Life as a Senior Project Developer at Transgrid
• Lead the development and execution of transmission line and substation projects, ensuring compliance with technical, financial, and regulatory requirements.
• Define project scope, budgets, and schedules, proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
• Provide technical leadership and problem-solving expertise, ensuring infrastructure designs meet operational and regulatory standards.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing priorities to achieve successful outcomes within time and budget constraints.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, customers, and external stakeholders, aligning project objectives and expectations.

About You
• Degree in Electrical Engineering (or a related field) with relevant industry experience - Preferred background in Electrical Engineering - Industrial and Civil Engineers with experience in electrical assets and infrastructure will be considered.
• Deep experience in transmission line and substation projects, including development, cost estimation, project management, or design.
• Strong project management skills, including risk mitigation, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills, with a proactive and solutions-driven mindset.
• Knowledge of legislation, Australian Standards, and Government policies related to safety and engineering.

Benefits & Perks

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.

Regardless of where you are in your professional journey, Transgrid powers your career by providing access to regular and on-going training, workplace mentoring and tertiary education. Here you are encouraged to build a career that is right for you.

Applications close on the 4th of April 2025

Be part of the future of Australia’s energy network. Apply today and play a crucial role in driving the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future!