Transmission & Distribution

Specialist talent for Australia’s electricity networks – sourced through video-first engagement and backed by deep sector expertise. This isn’t recruitment as usual.

Electricity networks are at the centre of Australia’s energy transition. AEMO’s Integrated System Plan outlines tens of billions in transmission investment over the next two decades. Renewable generation needs to connect to the grid. Distribution networks need to adapt to rooftop solar, batteries, EVs and bidirectional power flow. Ageing infrastructure needs upgrade and replacement.

All of this depends on people – engineers, project managers, asset specialists, commissioning leads, planners, and operational teams who understand high-voltage networks.

The demand is outpacing supply. Hiring teams are competing for the same shortlist of experienced professionals, and the cost of a mis-hire on a regulated, safety-critical project is significant.

That’s where Talesca comes in.

We work with the organisations building, maintaining & operating Australia’s electricity networks.

From transmission network operators delivering nation-scale projects to specialist EPCs and engineering consultancies, we partner with teams across the T&D ecosystem.

Transmission Network Operators

TNSPs and interconnector developers delivering Australia’s high-voltage backbone and major grid expansion projects.

Distribution Network Service Providers (DNSPs)

DNSPs maintaining and modernising the networks delivering power to homes, businesses and industry.

Engineering & Advisory Firms

Consultancies providing grid studies, network planning, design and advisory services across transmission and distribution.

EPC & Delivery Partners

Construction, engineering and delivery contractors building substations, transmission lines and network infrastructure.

Real placements. Real timelines. Real talent.

We don’t measure success by submission volume — we measure it by speed, fit and impact. Here’s a snapshot of placements we’ve made across Australia’s electricity networks, from TNSPs and DNSPs to the engineering consultancies and EPC partners building the grid of the future.

Commissioning Manager

Senior commissioning leader placed into a Tier 1 EPC’s high-pressure delivery environment – sourced and offered within 10 weeks.

Senior Power Systems Engineer

Deep market mapping for a power systems consultancy – 146 specialists engaged, with the right hire identified through video-first, transparent outreach.

Transmission & Substation Design Engineer

Targeted, sector-specialist search for a specialist consultancy – a perfect-fit substation design hire delivered without volume submission.

Project Commissioning Lead

Retained search for a specialist HV engineering consultancy – 64 candidates engaged, placement closed within 4 weeks through video-first outreach.

Principal Engineer – Secondary Design

Specialist substation secondary design hire for a leading T&D EPC – a sector-deep shortlist from one of the industry’s most technical talent pools.

Regional Commissioning Manager

Brief to placement in 10 days for a Tier 1 infrastructure contractor – 100 candidates evaluated through a transparent talent dashboard.

Director – Transmission

Executive search for a global energy major — placing a Director-level transmission leader through a tightly curated, sector-specialist shortlist.

Project Commissioning Lead

Senior commissioning leader placed into a major South Australian networks delivery business: brief to offer in just over 5 weeks.

Cost Estimation Manager

Retained search for Australia’s largest transmission network operator, placing a senior cost estimation leader into a nation-scale grid expansion program.

Roles we recruit across Transmission & Distribution

We support permanent, contract and executive search appointments across the technical, operational and project delivery functions critical to network performance.

Engineering & Technical

• Power Systems Engineers
• Protection & Control Engineers
• Electrical Engineers
• Substation Design Engineers
• Transmission Line Engineers
• SCADA & Automation Engineers

Asset & Network Management

• Asset Managers
• Network Planning Engineers
• Reliability Engineers
• Asset Strategy Specialists

Project Delivery

• Project Managers
• Project Engineers
• Construction Managers
• Commissioning Engineers
• Program Managers

Operations & Maintenance

• Operations Engineers
• Field Service Engineers
• Maintenance Supervisors
• Network Operations Specialists

Why Transmission & Distribution Clients Partner With Talesca

Electricity network projects demand specialised expertise, strong safety culture and deep technical understanding.

Talesca brings a targeted approach to recruitment within this sector, combining industry knowledge with access to experienced professionals across engineering, infrastructure and utilities.

We support organisations by:

Understanding network infrastructure projects

From major transmission upgrades to substation builds and distribution network programs.

Accessing specialist technical talent

Engineers, asset specialists and project professionals with direct experience in electricity networks.

Supporting complex project delivery environments

Including regulated utilities, large infrastructure programs and multi-contractor delivery models.

Providing flexible recruitment solutions

Across permanent hires, contract resources and specialist leadership roles.