Senior Electrical Substation Design Engineer

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’re working at the heart of Queensland’s energy transformation. Now more than ever, we need people who want to help us deliver a world-class energy future and ensure we continue to navigate through this once in a generation energy challenge. Join us and make it happen.

A career that matters and lasts

We are currently seeking a Senior Electrical Substation Design Engineer to join our Design Solutions Team, this is a great opportunity to help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 253,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible. 

• Competitive Salary starting from $216,403 + 14.75% Super 

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
• Health & wellbeing programs
• Leave offerings (including 14 weeks paid parental leave – at full or half pay, plus additional leave purchasing)
• Inclusive workplace facilities
• Free undercover secure parking, with access to onsite charging stations for electric vehicles

The opportunity:

As a Senior Electrical Substation Design Engineer, you will provide expert substation electrical design services and directly supervise, review and approve designs for transmission substation design projects and tasks. As the first point of contact for design, scoping, budget and timing issues, you will oversee the entire project lifecycle from concept to post-commissioning.

You will supervise designers, approve and certify designs and documentation as a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ), and ensure all designs are cost-efficient, constructible and on budget.

The Senior Electrical Substation Design Engineer will be responsible for providing expert advice, procurement, support and engineering reports ensuring all phases of the project meet Powerlink standards and safety requirements.

What matters most is your drive to make an impact for the millions of people we serve. Through our core values of accountability, customer service, teamwork and safety, you'll strive to question and challenge the ordinary every day.

The people you'll join:

Based in Virginia, the Senior Electrical Substation Design Engineer will report directly to the Team Leader within the Design Solutions business group in Delivery and Technical Solutions Division.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical)
• Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ).
• Significant experience in HV primary electrical infrastructure design, preferably in transmission substation design.
• Expert knowledge and design capability with respect to all components and calculations for HV substation projects and demonstrated extensive knowledge of HV substation construction and maintenance practices.

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 Sunday 1st Dec 2024. 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 Gemma at gemma.barber@powerlink.com.au

Our commitment to inclusion and belonging

We know empowering people to bring their whole self to work enables them to unleash their potential. Read more about our efforts towards greater Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, by visiting our careers site for more information!

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Successful applicants will undergo necessary pre-employment checks. As advocates of the Circle Back initiative, we pledge to respond to all applications promptly. 

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