Senior Engineer - Advanced Energy Management System

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

As the Senior AEMS Engineer, you’ll 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.  

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.

• Highly competitive remuneration package offering $226,136 + 14.75% Super (10 day fortnight)
• Available to you is the option to work a 9 day fortnight with RDO's every second week

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:

Powerlink is expanding, and we're on the lookout for a passionate Senior Engineer to join our Advanced Energy Management System (AEMS) project team. If you're driven by the prospect of shaping the future of Queensland's energy transmission network, this is your chance to make a significant impact.
 

In this role, you will provide professional engineering services and support for complex real-time applications, helping to maintain and enhance our energy management systems. This role involves collaborating with various departments to integrate new technologies and best practices in high-voltage energy management operations.

Further to this you will;

• Lead and support the implementation of strategies to ensure the efficient operation of the AEMS
• Maintain and rectify defects to optimise performance and seek improvement opportunities
• Coordinate planned outage and fault management activities to minimise downtime
• Manage AEMS configuration and patch management to ensure security and effective administration
• Lead investigations and develop detailed reports on system integrity issues
• Perform design and approval (RPEQ) for operational technology projects and emergency in-service changes
• Create standards and technical strategies that align with Powerlink’s goals and policies

The people you'll join:

Are you ready to be part of a transformative initiative that will shape the future of energy network management? Powerlink is embarking on the delivery of our new Advanced Energy Management System – this project will lay the foundations for Powerlink to become the renewable grid of the future. 

We are seeking passionate professionals to help us deliver cutting-edge technologies that will streamline processes, enhance customer experience, and introduce innovative ways of working.

What you'll bring:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering coupled with experience in Energy Management Systems (EMS)
• Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ) or the ability to obtain within 12 months

You should have a strong background in control systems and energy management systems. An advanced understanding of EMS and AEMS, including secondary systems and digital networks, is essential.

You should possess strong knowledge of engineering principles and industry standards related to the testing, commissioning, and maintenance of EMS and AEMS. Experience in developing and implementing comprehensive test environments for complex energy systems is crucial.

Additionally, proficiency in conducting investigations and providing detailed reports on system integrity issues is required. An advanced understanding of cybersecurity principles related to energy management systems is also necessary.

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 13th of April 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 Nix at nix.lapham@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. To learn about our efforts towards greater Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, visit our careers site for more information!

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.

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