Senior Transmission Line Electrical Design Engineer

We believe life's about possibilities. And so's the future.

That's why we need you. As a Senior Transmission Line Electrical Design Engineer, you'll help us connect Queensland to an even brighter and more sustainable future, providing high voltage electricity to over five million Queenslanders and 238,000 businesses. No matter your role, your work is about every light turned on. It's every community connected and every future made possible.

Together, we're gearing up for an even brighter future, working at the heart of Queensland's energy transformation. Now more than ever, we need people who want to help us grow our impact and ensure we're ready to tackle the challenge of our lives. Join us and make it happen.

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.
  

• 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.

There's lots to love about a career with Powerlink. But our people say there's three things that really stand out:

• 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 solutions to interesting 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 people who you'll be proud to work with.

You'll also enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Hybrid, family-friendly and flexible working arrangements including substitution of public holidays.
• Salary packaging of novated lease vehicles | Free onsite parking and access to electrical vehicle charging stations
• Bright, open office layout with access to onsite credit union, gym and cafeteria
  

There's so much opportunity for you to grab here. If this role sounds like it would suit you, we want to hear from you!

To apply, please click on the Apply button above. This will take you to our careers page, where you'll start the application process by attaching your resume and cover letter. Applications close midnight Sunday 10th March 2024. Kindly be aware that the Recruitment team will commence the review process during this period.

If you'd like to find out more about this position, please reach out to our recruitment team at recruitment@powerlink.com.au.

At Powerlink, we are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and harness the unique talents, perspectives and experiences of all people. Throughout the recruitment process, we provide support for candidates to ensure nobody is disadvantaged. Please tell us about any adjustments, support or access requirements that may help make the recruitment process more inclusive. You are also welcome to share your pronouns with us at any point throughout the process.

As part of the recruitment process, the successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include, but are not limited to: reference checks, criminal background checks, right to work eligibility, verification of academic qualifications, and bankruptcy checks.

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