Project Engineering Lead

At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you

We believe life’s about possibilities. And so is the future. That’s why we need you. 

We currently have a permanent career opportunity for an experienced Project Engineering Lead to independently manage the execution and monitoring of engineering infrastructure services on allocated projects within our Major Project Delivery group.

We’re working at the heart of Queensland's energy industry to maintain a safe, reliable and cost-effective transmission network. 

A career that matters and lasts

As the Project Engineering Lead you’ll help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 241,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible.

• Competitive Salary starting from around $225K plus 14.75% Super for a 10-day, 80 hour working fortnight
• Leadership of assigned engineering team including task assignment, performance monitoring and coaching, and teamwork
• Provide a high level of engineering expertise to ensure that major projects are delivered on time, within budget and in compliance with industry standards and safety protocols

We believe every employee deserves the opportunity to enjoy a work-life balance that enhances their overall wellbeing and performance through inclusive and supportive benefits.

Ask us about:

• Flexible & hybrid working options
• Career development
• Cultural leave for ceremonial or sorry business
• Other leave offerings (including 14 weeks paid parental leave – at full or half pay, plus additional leave purchasing)
• Inclusive workplace facilities
• Health & wellbeing programs

The opportunity:

As the Project Engineering Lead you will lead engineering infrastructure services and advice to the project delivery teams and external contractors to develop and deliver Major Transmission Lines and Substation projects.

You will be responsible for leading the engineering team and coordinate the activities to provide engineering input and advice to support allocated HV transmission line and substation infrastructure construction projects.

To support the project delivery team and external stakeholders you will provide technical expertise to optimise engineering solutions, resolve issues and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and are compliant with standards, legislation and protocols. 

The people you'll join:

Based in our Bowen Hills Major Projects office you will be part of a dedicated major project delivery team in our Major Projects Division working hand in hand with our engineering project teams and external construction partners to support the successful delivery of critical and complex HV transmission lines and substation focussed projects.

This role will require regular travel to regional Queensland construction sites.

What you'll bring:

You have gained your professional experience in coaching and mentoring of personnel in the delivery of engineering services for major infrastructure projects.

You have demonstrated experience, functional expertise and operational understanding across project related engineering fields, for example:

• Overhead Transmission Line High Voltage Electrical Engineering;
• High Voltage Transmission Line  and Substation Civil / Structural Engineering;
• Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, Australian and International Standards.

Some of your key attributes would be:

• Strong time management, planning and organisational skills;
• Tenacity and initiative to work through complex engineering solutions and issues focussed on optimised and efficient delivery;
• Strong customer service and stakeholder management skills, achieving success through your broad collaboration, consultation, negotiation and influencing skills.

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree qualification in engineering with experience and knowledge of high voltage substations, transmission lines and/or telecommunications technologies; or
• Proven experience in engineering, project management or other relevant technical roles, preferably within the energy,  infrastructure or transmission sectors.

Find your possibility today:

To kick start your career at Powerlink, apply by clicking the button above, attaching your resume and cover letter on our careers page before midnight on Sunday, 31 August, 2025. Please be aware our recruitment team will commence the review process during this period. 

To discuss any adjustment requirements or for more information on the role, contact Klaas on klaas.vannoord@powerlink.com.au

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You are welcome here at Powerlink, regardless of sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.

As part of our Reconciliation Action Plan, we’re committed to building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Learn more about our commitment towards Reconciliation and greater Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

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Successful applicants must consent to, undergo, obtain, and maintain the relevant security clearance for this role, in accordance with the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (Cth) and the AusCheck Act 2007 (Cth) as amended from time to time. As part of our commitment to maintaining a positive candidate experience, we pledge to provide a timely response to all applicants.