VicGrid is where you want to be If you want to do work that matters, then this is the place to be. VicGrid has been established to ensure Victoria has the infrastructure in place to transition to renewable energy. Elevate your career in renewable energy and help preserve the world around us. VicGrid is leading the charge in delivering ground-breaking projects across Victoria. We are an energised team and passionate about the innovative work we deliver. We trust, support, value and nurture our people, as we strive to create a sustainable future for Victorian communities. The Opportunity The Principal Project Engineer (Transmission Lines) provides expert technical leadership and engineering oversight for the planning, design, and delivery of VicGrid's high-voltage transmission line projects. Working within an active client model, the role coordinates internal engineering teams, external consultants, and delivery partners to ensure technical integrity, safety, and constructability across the project lifecycle. If this sounds like a program you want to be a part of, keep reading to find out some the things you will be responsible for delivering and some of the skills and experience you will bring with you. You can also refer to the Position Description for more information. What you will deliver In this role you will lead the development, maintenance, and change control of VicGrid's transmission line functional specifications and technical standards, ensuring alignment with legislative requirements, industry best practice, and network operator expectations. You will provide technical leadership and assurance over the planning, design, and delivery of high-voltage transmission lines (typically 132 kV and above), coordinating closely with internal engineering teams, delivery partners, and external consultants. You will perform, or oversee the performance of, independent design reviews and quality assurance of transmission line designs prepared by AusNet and AusNet-engaged engineering consultants, ensuring technical compliance, constructability, and safety. You will contribute to the planning, scoping, procurement, management, and review of technical consultancy contracts, ensuring clear briefs, appropriate governance, and value-for-money outcomes. What you will bring Demonstrated experience in the delivery of large electricity transmission and/or distribution infrastructure projects. Victorian experience will be highly regarded. Demonstrated experience assessing and advising on complex issues across criteria that include cost/benefit and value for money. * Demonstrated experience in leading multi-disciplinary work packages across staff/consultants/contractors to achieve timely delivery of outcomes. Other relevant information: Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check. To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Should there be an opportunity for an ongoing appointment, these will only be available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. How to Apply This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, with some overnight travel. Hybrid work arrangements available. For further information please refer to the attached position description. Applications close at 11:59pm on Wednesday, 18 February 2026.
