At Powerlink, every possibility starts with youWe believe life's about possibilities. And so is the future. That's why we need you.Powerlink Queensland manages and operates Queensland's high voltage transmission network, providing high voltage electricity to more than five million Queenslanders and 253,000 businesses.With exponential growth already underway, we currently have opportunities for experienced Project Engineers with a Civil or Electrical focus to join our CopperString Project. Backed by a $5 billion investment, this is a once-in-a-generation project to rebuild our network backboneWe'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.Life at PowerlinkAs the Project Engineer on our CopperString 2032 project you'll use your engineering knowledge in civil or electrical engineering and construction for HV transmission assets and 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 remuneration package + 12.75% or higher superannuation.
- Additional leave purchasing
- 14 weeks paid parental leave - at full or half pay
- Hybrid, family-friendly and flexible working arrangements including substitution of public holidays.
- salary packaging of novated lease vehicles
- Health & wellbeing benefits, including corporate health plan with employee discounts, annual flu vaccinations.
- Powerlink offers robust leadership, career and professional development through integrated programs, fostering growth across all levels.
- Project Engineer - Civil; overseeing and executing Civil Engineering and monitoring construction activities within the CopperString Project
- Project Engineer - Electrical; overseeing and executing Electrical Engineering and monitoring construction activities within the CopperString
- Work collaboratively with engineering team to contribute to the development of project plans, scope and design specifications.
- Offer technical expertise to project teams, contractors and stakeholders to resolve engineering challenges and issues.
- Assist in the execution of project activities, ensuring adherence to schedules and strict compliance with industry and safety protocols.
- Identify potential technical risks and challenges that could impact the success of Project CopperString.
- Collaborate closely with Team leader and stakeholders to develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Frequent travel to site and/ or regional locations is a requirement for the role, with short periods working away from home.
- A Bachelor's degree in Civil or Electrical engineering.
- Demonstrated previous experience in engineering, project management or other relevant technical roles, preferably within the energy, infrastructure or transmission sectors.
- Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ).
- Proven experience, functional expertise and operational understanding across project related engineering fields; overhead transmission line high voltage electrical engineering, high voltage transmission line civil / structural engineering and high voltage substation civil / structural engineering.
- Ability to lead and participate in technical and asset investigation, addressing highly complex investigations, addressing highly complex problems with no precedents requiring in depth analysis and cost-effective solutions.
- Demonstrated experience in quality and inspection test plan development.
- A career that matters and lasts: You'll shape a progressive career connecting more than five million Queenslanders to a world-class, clean energy future.
- Unique work and the chance to grow: You'll help find smart project delivery solutions to interesting engineering and construction problems as you develop your skills and impact every day.
- People who love to support and share: You'll build relationships with experienced, down-to-earth project delivery professionals who you'll be proud to work with.
Successful applicants will undergo necessary pre-employment checks. As advocates of the Circle Back initiative, we pledge to respond to all applications promptly.