Senior Line Layout Designer or Line Layout 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 industry to maintain a safe, reliable and cost-effective transmission network. 

A career that matters and lasts

We are looking for either a Line Layout Design Engineer or Senior Line Layout Designer to join our Transmission Lines Design Team. You’ll help us connect more than five million Queenslanders and 241,000 businesses to a world-class energy future. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible. 

• Permanent, full-time position
• Virginia office based with flexibility to work from home. 
  
  

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 secure parking, with access to onsite charging stations for electric vehicles

The opportunity:

As a Line Layout Design Engineer, you’ll act as the lead PLS_Cadd specialist, providing expert knowledge and technical leadership across all aspects of transmission line layout design. You’ll support a wide range of services including project scoping, LIDAR integration, design estimating, software tools, and line layout development. This role also involves coordinating PLS_Cadd use, mentoring team members, and offering hands-on project support.

You’ll often take on the role of “responsible person” within project teams—serving as the go-to contact for design matters, scope, budgeting, and scheduling related to high-voltage (HV) primary design. In addition, you’ll provide valuable field-based support, acting as the owner’s engineer to ensure project execution aligns with layout design requirements.

As a Senior Line Layout Designer, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality layout design and drafting services for transmission line projects. You’ll contribute your expertise to support project scoping, cost estimating, engineering surveys, and the coordination of minor transmission line works. This role is critical in ensuring accurate and efficient design outputs that support the successful delivery of our projects.

The people you'll join:

As part of our Design Solutions group, you'll join a team of professionals dedicated to the delivery excellence in Transmission Lines design.  Our team is comprised of passionate individuals who thrive on challenges, collaboration, innovation, and on doing the best for Powerlink and Queenslanders. 

What you'll bring:

Line Layout Design Engineer:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical/Civil/Structural/Mechanical)
• You’ll have strong expertise in PLS_Cadd design, with a focus on 3D transmission line layouts and the application of Finite Element principles, along with the safe and accurate use of electrical clearances, insulators, conductors, hardware, and structure models.
• Your solid understanding of overhead line construction, conductor mechanics, material strengths, and cost drivers—paired with proficiency in AutoCAD—will support the delivery of practical, efficient design solutions. 

Senior Layout Designer:

• Associate Diploma in Survey, Electrical or Civil Engineering plus relevant significant experience in transmission line layout design and PLS_Cadd
• You’ll bring extensive experience in PLS_Cadd design, including 3D transmission line layout modelling, the application of Finite Element principles, and the safe integration of electrical clearances, insulators, conductors, hardware, and structure models
• Strong working knowledge of overhead line design and construction principles, conductor mechanics, cost drivers, and be proficient in AutoCAD drafting software.

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 Wednesday 2nd July 2025. Please be aware our recruitment team will commence the review process during this period. 
 

To discuss any adjustment requirements, contact Kim at kim.pigg@powerlink.com.au.

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