Senior Transmission Line Electrical 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

As the Senior Transmission Line Electrical Design Engineer, 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 $226k + 14.75% Super – 10 day fortnight
• Lead the design and certification of high-voltage transmission line  infrastructure (Overhead and High voltage underground cable)
• Mentor and uplift a skilled team of designers and engineers. You’ll foster capability growth, drive innovation in design practices, and influence Powerlink’s engineering culture -leaving a legacy that extends well beyond project delivery

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
• Relocation assistance
• 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 Senior Transmission Line Electrical Design Engineer, you'll help find clever solutions to interesting problems as you grow your skills every day. And you'll do it with down-to-earth people who you're proud to work with and get to know. Here's how:

• Provide expert transmission line electrical design services and directly supervise, review and approval designs for allocated team design tasks.
• Be the first point of contact for design, scoping, budget and timing issues relation to transmission line electrical design across the project lifecycle from concept design through to detailed design, construction support and post commissioning.
• Ensure that internal and externally produced designs and the provision of design expertise and services provide value for money, are cost efficient, constructible, on time and on budget whilst complying with design standards.
• Provide expert technical intelligence and support, coaching and training for the transmission line electrical designers, to enhance the capability of the team.

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.  We love what we do, and we appreciate the people we work, learn and have fun with. Our team collaborates within our discipline, and closely with the Transmission Line Layout, Civil Design teams and Principal Engineers.  We also work closely with, and support a variety of teams across the business.  Our culture fosters continuous learning and opportunities to grow.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering and RPEQ status (or close to achieving)
• Significant experience in HV transmission line electrical infrastructure design.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, coach and mentor team members.
• Advanced technical specification and technical report writing skills.

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 22nd June 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 Gemma Barber 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. To learn about our efforts towards greater Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, visit our careers site for more information!

As a Veteran-Friendly Employer, we value the skills Veterans bring and ensure equal opportunities. Let us know if you're a Veteran for tailored support.

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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