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Substation and transmission engineer

Australia, Sydney · Job Posted January 09, 2026
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Design with heart. Build with purpose. Grow with us! Powering connections that span the globe. Join us as we build our Power team in Australia that’s not just local—it’s part of a worldwide network of innovators and problem-solvers. Here, your work will cross borders, bringing together expertise from diverse markets to deliver transformative energy solutions. From shaping clean energy strategies to modernizing grids and driving progress in multiple jurisdictions, you’ll collaborate with industry leaders and clients across continents. If you’re ready to grow your career while making an impact on a local and global scale, this is your moment. Whether helping to define microgrids, pushing the boundaries on clean energy or grid modernization, you’ll find yourself working with leaders in transmission & distribution, hydro and thermal generation, and renewable energy in one of the world’s top 10 design firms, broadening your skills and developing your career.

Job Responsibility

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams locally and globally to deliver innovative, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions
  • Help build technical capability and leadership within the Australian business center and beyond
  • Drive large-scale, cross-border projects
  • Mentor emerging talent
  • Influence how power solutions for the future are delivered

Requirements

  • 8–12 years’ experience in the power sector
  • Utility background in transmission and distribution
  • Experience with major transmission utilities or similar highly regarded

What we offer

  • Flexible start and finish times
  • Hybrid and part-time options
  • Paid parental leave (14 weeks full pay or option to take it at half pay equivalent)
  • Career development through mentoring, training, and leadership pathways
  • Inclusive employee networks like Women@Stantec and Pride@Stantec
  • Salary packaging and salary continuance insurance
  • Mental health and wellbeing support, including EAP
  • Recognition programs and service awards

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