TransGrid 2019 Graduate Program - Construction (Project Management) and Electrical Engineering Streams

• Build a diverse skillset & network to prepare you for a career in the Energy Industry
• Help us connect Australia to a renewable future - delivering customer centred energy services
• Based in Sydney (Eastern Creek and Ultimo) with opportunity for regional rotations across New South Wales

If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career that will give you the opportunity to develop your personal and professional potential and learn from our leading experts, we encourage you to apply for a graduate opportunity in TransGrid’s Graduate Program.

The Graduate Program is targeted at accelerating your development preparing you to take part in some of the largest developments in the National Electricity Market’s history.

As a TransGrid Graduate, you will be on a two year program undertaking rotations across four business areas, with access to internal and external development opportunities to enhance professional knowledge and skills.  Rotations will vary, depending on your background and career aspirations, and will help you create an invaluable network that helps you learn, grow, and develop. In your application, nominate your preferences for Construction & Project Management, or Electrical Engineering.

We are looking for agile individuals who enjoy problem solving, are goal oriented and are committed to business excellence. We are seeking candidates who are in their final year of university studies or who have recently graduated.

Construction & Project Management Stream:

• Assist team and project managers in the delivery of capital projects
• Support the establishment and management of contracts.
• Support the monitoring of contractor performance.
• Proactively recommend opportunities to improve project delivery in TransGrid
• Develop working relationships with the Field Support, Maintenance, HS&E, and Project Delivery groups, and internal/external stakeholders

Electrical Engineering Stream:

• Rotations may include:
  • Power system analysis for network developments and renewable energy generation connections
  • Primary Design (HV Design), secondary systems design and transmission line design
  • Project Planning
  • Asset Management.

Qualifications and experience

• Construction and Project Management Stream: Tertiary qualification in Construction or Engineering (with major in Project Management)
• Electrical Engineering Stream: Tertiary qualification Electrical Engineering
• 0-2 years experience
• Motivated and willing to learn
• Able to think laterally and to provide input to innovative solutions to complex problems
• Able to work well with others
• A clear communicator
• Environmentally and socially responsible
• Appreciative and sensitive of difference and diversity

Note: These positions are 2 year fixed term roles with a potential to apply or be considered for Full-Time employment after 3rd rotation

At the heart of the national electricity market, our high voltage transmission network connects customers across NSW and ACT to safe and reliable electricity. We’re taking a leading role in encouraging the connection of renewable generation. Would you like to help us connect Australia to a low carbon future?

We offer fulfilling careers for driven people who can help ensure that our business and the essential services we provide are continually improving. Our people come from a broad range of backgrounds that reflect the communities we serve, and bring different perspectives to different challenges. 

Join us and make it happen for your career, and for the millions of Australians who rely on our services every day. For further information please contact our HR Business Partnering team on (02) 9620 0222 (ext 900 222) or visit  our career website  to view the position description and apply online. 

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. 

Applications close Monday 17 September 2018. 

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.