AddressJoin us as we work towards net zero and shape the future of energy. Enjoy a healthy work-life balance, career advancement opportunities, and a focus on diversity and inclusion.
About your new role:
The Senior Lines Design Engineer will apply their expert knowledge and experience in engineering to successfully lead & deliver safe, effective and efficient design solutions including professional engineering consultancy services for specialist Transmission & Distribution Lines Overhead projects & teams. We have multiple opportunities located at Brisbane, Toowoomba, Mackay, Townsville, Cairns, Rockhampton and Maryborough.
Currently there are multiple role opportunities available including both:
- Senior Lines Design Engineer – specialising in Transmission Overhead Lines, or
- Senior Lines Design Engineer – specialising in complex Distribution (Overhead / Underground), Distribution Substation, Earthing and Public Lighting Engineering projects.
Leading a specialist team, you will provide lines and public lighting design engineering consultancy services, ensuring co-ordination of multidisciplinary design production and liaison with key stakeholders to meet project, safe design and estimate completion objectives.
As a subject matter expert, take a lead role in providing Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) professional engineering advice, direction and supervision for Lines & Lighting Engineering projects, ensuring safety and quality outcomes for Energy Queensland assets and high levels of satisfaction to customers.
Develop, coach and mentor a team who provide specialised engineering design activities for the delivery of the Integrated Works Program, inclusive of technical development, coaching & training for Lines & Lighting Engineering projects.
With flexi-working and a 9 or 10 day fortnight in place, the salary band is $164,752-181,415 for 9 days and $186,170-204,999 for 10 days, plus superannuation of 12.75%. The level of payment will be subject to an assessment of the successful applicant’s knowledge, skills and competencies that are required in this position. Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Energy Queensland Union Collective Agreement 2020.
For more information about this role, click on the position description link located at the bottom of the page.
Why choose to work for us?:
- Secure employment backed by a strong collective agreement, with yearly EBA increases.
- Strong superannuation of 12.75% and the ability to earn more with salary sacrifice co- contributions.
- Opportunities for skills and career advancement withaccess to ongoing training and leadership programs and capacity to build and grow your skills.
- Healthy work life balance on a 9-day fortnight roster, more time for you.
- A chance to give back with a paid employee volunteering program allowing our employees to support communities across QLD.
- Support and guidance with access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and a mentoring program for professional support and guidance.
- A Safety-First culture, the safety of our people, customers & communities is a core priority.
- Reward and recognition with an internal reward and recognition program that includes an annual celebration of excellence.
- Diversity and Inclusion where all employees can contribute towards multiple diversity and inclusion initiatives across our business
- Grow professionally with full access to Linked In Learning
- Need wheels? Salary sacrifice options available for novated leases for personal use.
About you:
Important to the success of your role is your:
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering acceptable for membership of Engineers Australia in the Professional Engineering category.
- Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) eligibility is essential.
- Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) with Engineers Australia, or equivalent is desirable. Qualifications in business, management, commercial disciplines are desirable.
- Demonstrated expert technical knowledge and experience in the design principles and practices construction, and maintenance required for transmission, distribution and communication lines engineering, with an advanced knowledge of the associated civil and structural requirements.
- Expert knowledge of Overhead Line construction and installation requirements, including substation interfaces, maintenance and operation of substation plant and equipment, and earthing systems.
- Demonstrated ability to lead a team, providing technical leadership, support and guidance for the development of others.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with customers and stakeholders.
What matters most to us is our values, We’re Safe – We Belong – We Grow – We Deliver. And these should matter to you too.
About us:
Energy Queensland is the group of electricity distribution, retail, and energy services businesses 100% owned by the state of Queensland. We deliver electricity across Queensland through our ‘poles and wires’ businesses Energex and Ergon Energy Network. Our retailer, Ergon Energy Retail sells this electricity to customers throughout regional Queensland. And these essential service activities are supported by a range of innovative products and services delivered through our Yurika brand.
If you are ready to help us shape the future of energy, here’s how to apply:
To apply follow the instructions via the Apply/Begin button.
Please submit your application with your most recent resume and a cover letter which details your skills, experience and competencies that qualifies you for this role.
For additional information on this role, or to further understand the recruitment process, please contact David Watt(Recruitment Advisor) via email on **********@energyq.com.au
Applications close: Friday 5.00pm, 28th June 2024.
We value the differences individuals contribute to our workforce and encourage a diverse range of applicants to apply.
Click here to view more information on diversity and inclusion at Energy Queensland.
