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Transgrid

Operator of high-voltage electricity transmission

HR Generalist

Full-Time
$85k - $95k/yr
Senior
Bachelor's
Houston, TX, USA
In Person
People & HRHR Generalist & Employee Relations
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in a generalist, HR operations, or HR business partner support role.
  • A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  • Strong working knowledge of core HR practices, including onboarding, benefits, payroll coordination, employee relations, leave administration, HR compliance, and employee recordkeeping.
  • Experience working with HRIS, payroll, time and attendance, benefits administration, and applicant tracking systems.
  • Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and the ability to research and apply requirements across multiple states.
  • Ability to independently manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build effective relationships with employees, managers, leadership, and external partners.
  • Demonstrated discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential employee and business information.
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, follow-through, and problem-solving ability.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
  • Authorization to work in the United States before joining; the company will not sponsor or offer assistance with sponsorship for U.S. work authorization.
Responsibilities
  • Provide day-to-day HR support to employees and managers across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, transfers, promotions, leaves of absence, and offboarding.
  • Coordinate new-hire onboarding, including offer documentation, pre-employment requirements, HRIS setup, benefits enrollment, orientation, and required employment documentation.
  • Administer employee changes in the HRIS and maintain accurate employee records, organizational data, job information, compensation changes, and personnel documentation.
  • Support payroll administration by reviewing employee changes, time and attendance information, deductions, one-time payments, and other payroll-related items for accuracy and timely processing.
  • Administer employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, HSA, retirement plans, and other company-sponsored benefits; coordinate with brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators as needed.
  • Support annual open enrollment, new-hire enrollment, qualifying life events, benefit eligibility changes, and employee benefit inquiries.
  • Provide guidance on company policies, procedures, and employee programs, escalating complex or sensitive matters to HR leadership as appropriate.
  • Support employee relations matters by documenting concerns, gathering relevant information, assisting with investigations, and ensuring consistent application of company policies.
  • Coordinate leave-of-absence and accommodation processes in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements and company policy.
  • Monitor HR compliance requirements and support required filings, notices, audits, recordkeeping, and policy updates, including employment eligibility and EEO-related requirements.
  • Partner with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers on recruiting activities as needed, including job postings, interview coordination, offer preparation, background checks, and onboarding handoff.
  • Prepare and maintain HR reports, headcount information, organizational charts, employee data, and other workforce analytics for HR leadership and business stakeholders.
  • Assist with compensation administration, including salary changes, bonus data, market benchmarking support, and maintenance of job descriptions and job data.
  • Coordinate with external vendors and service providers to resolve employee issues and ensure accurate administration of HR programs.
  • Support employee engagement initiatives, company communications, training, performance management, and other HR programs and special projects.
  • Handle confidential and sensitive employee information with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
  • Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, documentation, workflows, and employee experience as the organization grows.
  • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with ADP Workforce Now is strongly preferred.
  • Experience supporting a multi-state workforce, high-growth organization, energy company, or similarly complex business environment is preferred.
  • A professional HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP is preferred but not required.

About the company

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Transgrid

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TransGrid operates the high-voltage electricity transmission network in New South Wales, moving power from generators to distributors to ensure reliable and affordable energy for households, small businesses, and industry. Its main product is the transmission service that keeps the grid stable and able to meet demand, funded by tariffs approved by the Australian Energy Regulator under a regulated revenue model. The company differentiates itself by combining network operations with the digital procurement platform ibuy, enabling streamlined supplier purchases and procurement efficiency under regulatory oversight. Its goal is to maintain and expand the transmission network to meet rising demand and deliver a secure, cost-effective electricity supply.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$501.8M

Headquarters

Sydney, Australia

Founded

1950

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What believers are saying

  • Future Fund bought 9.995% in May 2025, validating Transgrid's regulated asset value.
  • Transgrid's 28 October 2025 Kemps Creek project supports Western Sydney Aerotropolis growth.
  • On 26 August 2026, Transgrid identified 20GW of data-centre demand and 2GW unlockable capacity.

What critics are saying

  • On 1 September 2026, AER rejected Transgrid's Project EnergyConnect reopener, crushing recovery hopes.
  • VNI West still awaits late-2026 approvals, while costs jumped to $7.6 billion.
  • A 23 March 2026 SCADA failure halted NSW market trading; control-system fragility threatens trust.

What makes Transgrid unique

  • Transgrid monopolizes NSW transmission, earning regulated returns from essential grid bottlenecks.
  • Its 2026 data-centre gating lets it monetize scarce Sydney capacity, not commodity power.
  • Transgrid owns critical interconnector and system-strength expertise across VNI West, EnergyConnect, and South Creek.

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  • Remote Work Options
  • Professional Development Budget

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6 month growth

16%

1 year growth

17%

2 year growth

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WebWire
Oct 16th, 2026
ACCIONA named development partner for major Australian offshore wind transmission project.

ACCIONA named development partner for major Australian offshore wind transmission project. It will build and operate the network for 30 years, delivering 2 gigawatts (GW) of clean energy for the state of Victoria. WEBWIRE - Friday, October 16, 2026 ACCIONA has been selected as the development partner for the development, financing, construction and 30-year operation of the Gippsland offshore wind 2GW transmission project, under a concession agreement. VicGrid is the Victorian state government agency responsible for planning, coordinating and developing the electricity transmission grid and renewable energy zones. The project will become the first major transmission network designed to integrate future offshore wind generation in the state, initially unlocking up to 2GW of clean energy capacity in its first phase. The project will address the technical challenge of transmitting electricity from the sea. As the power will be generated at a considerable distance from the shore, the project includes the installation of a 500kV high-voltage overhead transmission line spanning around 60 kilometers. The contract also includes the construction of a new 500kV terminal power station in Giffard, which will act as the central hub for receiving electricity from offshore wind turbines and connecting it directly to the Loy Yang energy complex. NEW LINES This week, ACCIONA was selected by the Western Australian government to build a key component of the Clean Energy Link East project, an AU$655 million (€410 million) major electricity transmission initiative that will support the state's energy transition. This builds on ACCIONA's experience delivering Clean Energy Link North, an initiative that will make around 400MW of existing wind power and an additional 1GW of new renewable energy available to customers. In addition, ACCIONA, in consortium with COBRA and Endeavour Energy, is responsible for the design, construction, financing, operation and maintenance of the transmission network for the Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) in New South Wales. Valued at AU$20 billion (€12.4 billion) through 2030, this is ACCIONA's largest infrastructure project in Australia and represents the country's first Renewable Energy Zone. The infrastructure comprises 90 kilometers of 500kV transmission lines and 150 kilometers of 330kV lines, eight substations and an initial deployment capacity of 4.5GW, equivalent to the power supply for two million homes. The first transmission lines were recently strung, marking the start of a critical construction stage to advance the network towards energization from 2028. ACCIONA, together with Genus, had already been selected by Transgrid, the New South Wales public grid operator, to build the eastern section of the HumeLink electricity transmission line. These AU$1.4 billion (€850 million) projects is one of the country's largest energy infrastructure challenges. KEY MARKET ACCIONA established itself in Australia in 2002 and has since become one of the country's leading infrastructure companies. In 2009, the company was awarded one of its flagship projects, the Adelaide desalination plant, with a capacity of 300,000m^3 per day to serve two million people. It was the first facility of its kind in the country and incorporated advanced pretreatment technology to improve energy efficiency and increase the recovery of treated water for human consumption. In 2011, ACCIONA was awarded the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the Mundaring Drinking Water Treatment Plant in Western Australia, which supplies water to the Goldfields region. More recently, ACCIONA was selected to design, build, operate and maintain the Alkimos desalination plant in Perth for ten years, as part of a broader AU$2.8 billion (€1.73 billion) program of works aimed at securing drinking water for millions of people in the region. Another major contract in the country is the construction of the tunnels for Melbourne's Suburban Rail Loop East project, worth AU$3.6 billion (€2.2 billion), which will transform Melbourne's public transport network, helping the city manage its growth and reduce road traffic. The company is also building the Western Harbour Tunnel, valued at AU$4.24 billion (€2.75 billion), which will provide a third crossing of Sydney Harbour, significantly reducing congestion in the city. In addition, ACCIONA built the runway at the new Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport and the central section of Sydney Metro West, the new subway line serving much of the country's largest city, while it continues to play a key role in removing level crossings across the state of Victoria. ACCIONA, as part of the CoastalTraX consortium, was recently awarded the contract to design and build one of the two major packages in the first phase of The Wave railway in Queensland, which forms part of the infrastructure development plan for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. At the end of last year, ACCIONA, as part of the ActivUs consortium, won the contract to design and build the main package of the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project, valued at AU$5.75 billion (€3.4 billion), which will improve the efficiency and frequency of public transportation between Brisbane and its coastal areas. WebWireID362956 This news content was configured by WebWire editorial staff. Linking is permitted. Distribute your news. * Every day, hundreds of individuals and companies choose WebWire to distribute their news. * WebWire places your news within numerous highly trafficked news search engines generating leads and publicity. * Submit Your Release Now!

Monkey Media
Aug 27th, 2026
Plan to make data centres fund new transmission capacity.

Plan to make data centres fund new transmission capacity. Reading Time: 3 mins read Data centre developers will be required to fund new transmission infrastructure if they want to unlock up to 2GW of additional electricity capacity in Sydney, under a pathway identified by Transgrid. Transgrid Executive General Manager Network, Jason Krstanoski, said the scale and speed of data centre growth was creating significant challenges for Sydney's electricity network. "Unprecedented interest to connect data centres demands a transparent approach that protects electricity consumers and safeguards system security and reliability," Krstanoski said. "There is insufficient capacity in Sydney's transmission network today to connect any of the 20GW of connection enquiries we have received for new large electrical loads." Approximately 1.5GW of capacity has recently been allocated to signed data centre connection agreements in Western Sydney. By comparison, average electricity demand across NSW typically ranges between 7.5GW and 10GW. Further large-scale data centre connections in Sydney will require upgrades to the transmission network. Transgrid's technical analysis has identified a pathway to unlock up to 2GW of additional capacity through targeted investments, including a new South Creek 500/330kV substation and upgrades to existing substations and transmission lines in Western Sydney. "These augmentations would unlock additional capacity for some new data centres in Sydney, with the cost to be borne by those proponents," Krstanoski said. "Consistent with regulatory frameworks and government policy, where new large energy users drive the need for new transmission network infrastructure beyond their physical connection, those costs will be borne by the proponents creating that demand rather than existing electricity consumers." Transgrid expects demand for available capacity to continue to exceed supply, even after the proposed upgrades are completed. Capacity will therefore continue to be allocated through a transparent process based on the order in which customers sign connection agreements and commit to funding the required transmission augmentations. The transmission operator is also working with other parts of the electricity sector to improve planning for future large-load connections. "We are working closely with distribution network service providers, AEMO, governments and major customers to improve forecasting, share information and support coordinated planning for future large-load developments," Krstanoski said. "We will continue engaging with data centre proponents on available connection pathways and opportunities across the broader NSW network, including locations outside Sydney basin where additional network capacity may be available."

Energy-Storage.news
Jul 30th, 2026
Australia should treat data centres as 'anchor tenants' for clean energy infrastructure, says AirTrunk.

Australia should treat data centres as 'anchor tenants' for clean energy infrastructure, says AirTrunk. July 30, 2026 Large data centres should serve as "anchor tenants" for new renewable energy generation, storage, and transmission investment, leveraging the scale and longevity of digital infrastructure commitments to advance energy projects rather than waiting for supply to arrive. These are the words of Sabooh Whitelaw, associate vice-president, energy and utilities at AirTrunk, addressing the audience at the Australian Clean Energy Summit 2026 in Sydney on Tuesday (28 July). Whitelaw, who previously worked in transmission at TransGrid before joining the data centre operator, said the framing of how Australia plans for data centre demand matters as much as the obligations placed on the sector. "Building for demand starts with a narrow question: how do we supply the electricity required by this new load? Building from demand asks a more valuable question: how can credible, long-term digital demand help bring forward the generation, storage, and transmission that we already need?" AirTrunk, founded in Australia in 2015, operates 11 data centres across seven cities and five markets in the Asia Pacific region. Its customers include large cloud technology and artificial intelligence companies. Whitelaw said the company already matches 86% of its energy use in Australia with renewables, but acknowledged more work was needed across the sector. Whitelaw referenced figures from the Clean Energy Council estimating that data centres currently represent approximately 2% of National Electricity Market (NEM) demand, a figure it projects could rise to around 10% by 2050. It was almost no surprise that this rising demand made data centres something of a "buzzword" across the two-day event, where it featured across multiple panel discussions. Whitelaw framed that growth within the broader context of an electricity system already under pressure from coal retirement, transport and industrial electrification, and population growth. "Australia needs to build at an unprecedented scale. We need substantially more generation, storage, and transmission, regardless of whether another data centre is approved," she says. The policy landscape around data centre energy obligations has shifted rapidly in recent weeks. On 15 July, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that large-scale data centres would be legally required to put at least as much energy into the grid as they draw from it, committing to a net-generator obligation that would require facilities to underwrite new renewable energy generation and firming capacity, pay their full share of connection costs, and reduce demand when required to support grid stability. The government's approach is expected to go to national cabinet next month, with legislation targeted for introduction to parliament early next year. In reference to the announcement, Whitelaw said AirTrunk supported the underlying principle. "New energy-intensive infrastructure should contribute to the new energy it requires for its growth. It should pay its way, and its development should create value for the broader community." She also noted that the Clean Energy Council released its flexible contracting framework last week, which she said recognised the need for additional firm renewables, the timing gap between data centres and renewable energy projects, and a glide path as facilities ramp load. The regulatory framework is also evolving at the technical level. In March 2026, the Australian Energy Market Commission proposed new standards requiring large data centres to remain connected during grid faults rather than disconnecting, following international incidents in which facilities tripped simultaneously during disturbances, causing cascading blackouts. The draft standards apply to facilities with loads of 30MW or more and align with requirements used or proposed in Texas, Ireland and Finland. Three principles for a workable framework. Whitelaw set out three principles she argued should guide the design of any policy framework governing data centre energy obligations. The first is aligning the pace of digital and energy infrastructure development. She noted that a major data centre campus can move from planning to operation in around two years, while new renewable energy generation, transmission and network upgrades take considerably longer. "If energy planning waits until every megawatt of demand is fully contracted, the infrastructure will arrive too late," she says. Her proposed solution draws on an analogy from commercial property: data centres can function as "anchor tenants for energy infrastructure," providing enough certainty of long-term demand at a known location to give renewable energy developers and investors confidence to commit capital before final demand is locked in. Fluence, a battery storage system integrator, has argued along similar lines, contending that battery storage systems can help data centres smooth power demand, accelerate connection times and create flexible power architectures that enable faster deployment while supporting the renewable energy transition. The second principle is to focus on outcomes while allowing flexibility in how they are delivered. Whitelaw pointed to Ireland's connection policy, which requires data centres to meet at least 80% of annual demand with additional Irish renewable energy projects while allowing a six-year glide path for those projects to be developed. "Australia should design for its own market, but the principle is sound. Strong additionality requirements need a credible runway if they are to bring new projects forward, rather than making compliance impossible." She said the framework should permit a range of commercial models, including long-term power purchase agreements, direct investment in generation or storage, and behind-the-meter or grid-connected assets. The third principle is maintaining commercial discipline. Whitelaw was direct about the limits of what data centre demand can and should underwrite. "Long-term data centre demand is very valuable to energy projects. It is not a blank cheque." She said data centres should not be positioned as a solution for projects whose economics do not stand on their own. "Strong demand cannot compensate for poor project economics. The framework must improve bankability while preserving commercial discipline." She framed the obligations as reciprocal. Data centres need to provide credible demand forecasts and long-term commitments. Developers and network businesses need to deliver projects with competitive economics, and governments need to provide a stable, nationally consistent framework. Whitelaw also noted that the communities hosting the generation, storage and transmission infrastructure supporting digital growth would often be located far from the data centres themselves. "Social licence will depend on whether communities can see the connection between the infrastructure they're hosting in their backyard and the opportunity it creates," she says. Whitelaw closed by noting that AirTrunk had joined the Clean Energy Council, framing the membership as reflecting the need for industries that have traditionally worked separately to collaborate on shared infrastructure challenges. "We, the data centres, are the demand looking for energy infrastructure. This group has the energy infrastructure looking for long-term demand. Our task is to turn that alignment into projects that are credible, commercial, and built." Its publisher, Solar Media (part of Informa Group), will host the Battery Asset Management Summit Australia 2026 on 25-26 August at Amora Hotel Jamison in Sydney. 6 October 2026 Warsaw, Poland The Energy Storage Summit Central Eastern Europe is set to return in September 2025 for its third edition, focusing on regional markets and the unique opportunities they present. This event will bring together key stakeholders from across the region to explore the latest trends in energy storage, with a focus on the increasing integration of energy storage into regional grids, evolving government policies, and the growing need for energy security.

CIMIC Group
Jul 21st, 2026
UGL awarded contract for critical grid-stabilising works supporting NSW energy transition.

UGL awarded contract for critical grid-stabilising works supporting NSW energy transition. CIMIC Group's UGL has been awarded a contract by Transgrid to deliver enabling works for synchronous condensers at its Wellington and Darlington Point substations in New South Wales. The project forms part of the first phase of Transgrid's System Strength Plan, involving installation of 10 synchronous condensers at five sites to support the stability and reliability of the state's electricity network as it transitions from coal-fired generation to renewable energy. UGL's scope includes civil and building works to support the future installation of the synchronous condensers, including earthworks, foundations, underground services and the construction of facilities to house electrical and communications systems. The works are being delivered as part of a NSW Government Priority Network Infrastructure Project, helping to ensure the transmission network remains secure and resilient as increasing volumes of renewable energy are connected to the grid. ACS Group and HOCHTIEF Chief Executive Officer and CIMIC Group Executive Chairman Juan Santamaría said: "Reliable, resilient transmission infrastructure is critical to Australia's energy transition. This project will strengthen the NSW electricity network, providing the system strength needed to maintain grid stability as the energy mix evolves. UGL's proven capability in delivering complex energy infrastructure will play an important role in delivering these works for Transgrid." UGL Managing Director Sam Goldsmith said: "UGL is proud to support Transgrid's System Strength Plan through the delivery of enabling works at Wellington and Darlington Point. Synchronous condensers are playing an increasingly important role in maintaining network stability and reliability, helping to ensure a secure electricity supply as the energy mix evolves. We look forward to working with Transgrid to safely and efficiently deliver these works." Construction activities have commenced. Latest news View more news 21 July 2026 UGL awarded contract for critical grid-stabilising works supporting NSW energy transition UGL has been awarded a contract by Transgrid to deliver enabling works for synchronous condensers at its Wellington and Darlington Point substations in New South Wales. Read more 20 July 2026 Inspiring the next generation of industry professionals Its Singapore teams participate in the Nanyang Girls' High School Career Fair 17 July 2026 Leighton Asia awarded works for a data centre project in Thailand Leighton Asia to deliver works for a data centre in Thailand 17 July 2026 Milestone moment for new Dunedin Hospital Vertical construction is now underway on the New Dunedin Hospital | Project Whakatuputupu Inpatient Building, with the first structural steel installed on Wednesday, marking the start of the inpatient building rising above ground. 16 July 2026 UGL delivers live-network milestone at Neerabup Terminal UGL has achieved a construction milestone at Neerabup Terminal, successfully completing the installation of the first 330kV gantry structure next to live network condition, as part of the Clean Energy Link program by Western Power. 16 July 2026 Leighton Asia at the Bupati Awards Congratulations to its Indonesia team 15 July 2026 CPB Contractors selected to deliver Stage 1 of Toowoomba to Warwick Pipeline CIMIC Group company CPB Contractors, in joint venture with Nacap, has been selected by Seqwater to deliver Stage 1 of the Toowoomba to Warwick (T2W) Pipeline on behalf of the Queensland Government. 13 July 2026 Outstanding safety culture recognised with RoSPA Gold Award Leighton Asia project Elan The Presidential receives the Gold Award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) 13 July 2026 Building futures through opportunity: CPB Contractors' partnership with CareerSeekers CPB Contractors is proud to highlight its long-standing partnership with CareerSeekers, an initiative that reflects its commitment to creating inclusive workplaces and supporting talented individuals in rebuilding their careers in Australia. 12 July 2026 Water from air driving sustainability and social impact on Cross River Rail CPB Contractors is Australia's first civil infrastructure contractor to replace bottled water coolers with Aqua Ubique's MG10 Business Buddy atmospheric water generators.

Cable Technology News
Jul 15th, 2026
Taihan secures Australian data centre power grid project.

Taihan secures Australian data centre power grid project. Taihan is accelerating its market expansion after securing a project to build power infrastructure for an AI data centre in Australia. Taihan announced on July 8 that it has won a turnkey project to build a power grid for an AI data centre (AIDC) ordered by Transgrid, Australia's largest electricity transmission network operator. The contract is valued at approximately KRW 45 billion. The project is designed to provide a stable, large-scale power supply to an AIDC currently under construction in Australia. Under the contract, Taihan will build a 330 kV-class extra-high-voltage cable system on a turnkey basis. An AIDC is a large-scale facility that operates around the clock without interruption, making it essential to establish a power grid capable of reliably supporting high electricity consumption. As the stability and reliability of power supply directly affect service operations, such projects require not only proven quality and reliability in extra-high-voltage cables, but also advanced technical expertise and project execution capabilities across grid design, engineering, construction, and site management. Drawing on its accumulated expertise in extra-high-voltage cables and extensive global project experience, Taihan was selected as the qualified contractor after competing with leading global companies. Taihan has built a strong track record and competitiveness in Oceania by carrying out multiple projects across Australia and New Zealand. In Australia, the company successfully completed a 500 kV-class project, the highest-voltage underground cable project commercialised in the country, as well as the "Powering Sydney's Future" project, a landmark 330 kV cable system project designed to expand Sydney's power grid. Taihan has also completed a range of other projects in Oceania, including 275 kV and 132 kV projects in Australia and a 220 kV project in New Zealand. This contract is significant as it demonstrates recognition of Taihan's technological capabilities and project execution expertise in the rapidly growing AIDC power infrastructure market. As the expansion of AI and cloud services drives increasing demand for large-scale data processing and storage, investment in AIDC is accelerating worldwide. Accordingly, infrastructure investment to ensure a stable power supply is expected to increase, creating further business opportunities for Taihan in this sector. This article has been selected for publication by the Cable Technology News Editorial Team based on its relevance and significance to the global cable, power, energy, subsea and optical fibre industries. Cable Technology News publishes major industry developments from across the sector, including organisations that are not commercial partners, where Cable Technology News believe the news is of genuine interest to its readership. Publication does not constitute an endorsement of any company, product or service. Interested in raising your organisation's profile across the global cable industry? Explore its annual sponsorship partnerships here.