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The Opportunity | Sydney, Newcastle, Orange, Wagga, Yass & Tamworth Were launching a new opportunity for electricians who want more than just the tools. Our Construction Electrician role is the perfect stepping stone for those who aspire to grow, lead, and shape the future of energy infrastructure with Transgrid, opportunities available across all major regional depots throughout NSW. You will work as part of a high-performing construction team responsible for substation installation, commissioning, and project delivery across our transmission network. Youll 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. If youre 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 Transgrids next generation of leaders. A Day in the Life at Transgrid No two days are the same in this role. Youll be part of our construction team, working alongside experienced Site Managers and technicians to deliver critical substation works that keep our energy network running. A Typical Week Includes 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 Transgrids standards. Stakeholder collaboration; liaising with contractors, project managers, and internal delivery teams to ensure safe, efficient progress across all works. Safety leadership and mentoring; promoting best practice safety culture, contributing to toolbox talks, and supporting apprentices and peers in the field. Professional growth; spending time learning from Site Managers, gaining exposure to project planning, resource coordination, and quality assurance activities. This role combines handson technical work with real opportunities to learn, lead, and progress. Youll develop the confidence and capability to manage construction activities independently while preparing for future leadership roles within Transgrid. About You You are a motivated and qualified Electrician who enjoys continuous learning and contributing to largescale infrastructure delivery. You take pride in quality and safety and have the drive to progress into leadership roles over time. Current NSW Electrical Licence / Certificate III in Electrotechnology. Strong practical knowledge of HV/LV installation, wiring, testing and commissioning. Proven ability to interpret electrical drawings and schematics. Willingness to travel extensively across NSW and work away from home during the week. Excellent teamwork and communication skills with a proactive, safetyfirst mindset. Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (or willingness to obtain). Experience in HV, heavy industry or large infrastructure construction (rail, mining, tunnelling, utilities). Experience as a Leading Hand or informal supervisor. Transgrids Values At Transgrid, our values guide how we work, lead and deliver for our customers and communities: Safety We put safety first in everything we do. Achievement We make a difference and take pride in delivering results. Integrity We act with honesty, fairness and accountability. Service We deliver for our customers and communities with respect and care. We live these values through our leadership principles of Courage, Clarity, Connection and Care, empowering our people to take initiative, grow and lead with purpose. At Transgrid, we empower our people with a wellrounded benefits package designed to support their personal, professional, and social wellbeing, 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. Applications close on the 14th of November 2025 Apply today as applications will be assessed on a rolling basis and this opportunity may close early! Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Full-time Job Function Management and Other Industries Utilities, Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution, and Construction #J-18808-Ljbffr