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Operating over 13,000 km of high-voltage transmission lines and 134 substations across NSW and the ACT, we connect electricity generators to the distribution network powering homes, businesses, and communities. As Australia accelerates its energy transition, the work we do has never been more significant.\nAbout the role\nThis is a rare opportunity to help shape how Australia’s energy transition is delivered. As Senior Engineer - Emerging Technologies, you will lead innovation trials and emerging technology initiatives that support a more flexible, efficient and sustainable power system. Working with industry partners and specialists across Transgrid, you will turn complex technical, commercial and regulatory challenges into practical outcomes. This is first of its kind work with the potential to influence how the network evolves for a new era of clean energy.\nWhat you’ll do\nManage the Demand Management Innovation Allowance and deliver innovation trials with external industry partners. \nRun Expressions of Interest and coordinate the assessment of project submissions and opportunities. \nProject manage multiple innovation trials from planning through to delivery, bringing together internal stakeholders and subject matter experts. \nLead internal innovation workstreams, including research into data centre and flexible-load opportunities. \nAssess emerging technologies, market developments and non-network solutions, helping Transgrid experiment with new approaches and make evidence-based decisions. \nAbout you\nYou are a self-starter who is comfortable working across disciplines and navigating ambiguity. You bring strong project management, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills, along with critical thinking, decisive action and the discipline to move forward without ready-made answers or perfect conditions.\nYou’ll bring\nQualifications in engineering, economics, commerce, data science, computer science or another relevant discipline, or equivalent experience. \nExperience developing, assessing or delivering complex technical, commercial, regulatory or strategic initiatives in energy or another infrastructure-intensive industry. \nStrong project management skills, including coordinating diverse stakeholders, managing risks and maintaining delivery momentum. \nKnowledge of the energy industry and emerging technologies, with the ability to rapidly learn new technical, regulatory or commercial subject matter. \nClear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build external partnerships and influence stakeholders. \nWhy this role?\nThe energy transition doesn’t happen in theory. It happens through the people who test new ideas, build strong partnerships and find better ways to meet changing network needs. In this role, you will work on meaningful innovation projects, collaborate with experts across the energy sector and help turn emerging technologies into real outcomes for consumers. You’ll help shape Australia’s energy future, and what you do here will stand for decades.\nOur Values\nTransgrid’s core values encompass safety, achievement, integrity, service and unity. Prioritising safety above all, the company emphasises making a meaningful impact through achievement, upholding honesty through integrity, and delivering exceptional outcomes for customers and communities through dedicated service. These values are ingrained in the actions and behaviours of Transgrids people, who embody them every day.\nRecognition & Reward\nWe believe in providing our people personal, professional and social benefits so that they can deliver their best work every day. 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