Electricity provider Transgrid says it is "particularly focused" on attracting First Nations people to the sector through its annual Graduate Program.

The Graduate Program provides early-career professionals with an "unrivalled opportunity" to help deliver the nation's clean energy transition, Transgrid says.

Program graduates include Gamaroi/Kamilaroi man Will Shaw, who moved from Deniliquin to Sydney to pursue new opportunities, before joining the program this year after completing a Bachelor of Construction Management and Property at University of New South Wales.

Mr Shaw said he applied to join Transgrid "because it's a leader in the energy sector with lots of exciting projects underway".

"In my short time with the business I have found everyone to be very welcoming, they accept who you are and allow you to learn at your own pace," he said.

"The advice I would give First Nations people who are interested in applying is that you're accepted and people are going to listen to what you have to say."

Applications for 36 positions in the two-year program are now open, which combines on-the-job learning with formal training opportunities to help graduates acquire necessary skills and experience.

Graduates will rotate through four tailored placements over two years, combining on-the-job learning with formal training to build technical, professional and leadership capability.

Transgrid Executive General Manager of People and Culture, Stephen McSweeney, said successful applicants will gain experience working on some of the most complex and important infrastructure projects in the country.

"The renewable energy transition is accelerating and we need people from all backgrounds and lived experiences to help deliver it," he said.

"Critical disciplines include engineering, project management and construction management — skills that are essential for Australia's energy future."

"We particularly encourage First Nations people to apply, as we are committed to improving Indigenous employment and professional development opportunities under our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan," Mr McSweeney said.

Mr McSweeney said 58 per cent of Transgrid's current first-year graduates are women.

"We will keep our emphasis on making sure our workforce represents the diverse communities we serve in our 2027 intake," he said.

Fellow first-year graduate Miriam Maher joined Transgrid after interning with the business while completing a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering at University of Technology Sydney.

"Women who want to apply can be assured they will be well supported at Transgrid, and they will be joining a strong cohort of women at all stages of their careers, working across both technical and non-technical roles," Ms Maher said.

Graduate roles are available across streams and Transgrid locations including: Electrical Engineering (Ultimo, Eastern Creek and Newcastle) as well as Civil Engineering, Construction and Project Management, Finance and Accounting, Information Technology, Human Resources, Communication, Politics, Arts, Environmental Sustainability, and Social Sustainability (all Ultimo).

Applications for the 2027 Graduate Program are open until 29 March 2026. Assessment centres will run from 4-8 May, with successful applicants starting in February next year.

Applications for Transgrid's 2027 Graduate Program are now open until 29 March 2026. Assessment centres will run from 4-8 May following the application stage, with successful applicants starting in February next year.