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Electrical Design Engineer

Powerlink Queensland

Location: Virginia

Job Type: Full time

Posted


Help us connect Queenslanders to their world-class energy future.

Powerlink Queensland is a leading provider of high voltage electricity transmission network services and plays a central role in connecting Queenslanders to a new energy future. As part of this, we are planning and delivering a large number of major projects, including renewable energy developments, across Queensland.

Powerlink Queensland, Queensland’s HV transmission provider, is currently experiencing a period of unprecedented growth. Our project portfolio is expanding in size, complexity and scope with multiple innovative projects supporting Queensland renewable energy targets.

Come and join us to create opportunities to face our challenges as a transmission business and develop Powerlink’s response.

An attractive work environment with a friendly and social culture, including free secure on-site parking, a sponsored cafeteria and gym. We offer flexible working arrangements to suit your personal and family needs, an attractive market based remuneration package and several other membership benefits. Come and work with us to find out how great we really are.

Job Summary

Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer passionate about using your Primary Systems Design expertise to develop High Voltage Substation designs for our HV & EHV transmission system?

You will be a part of a close knit primary systems design team delivering electrical substation designs in a supportive and collaborative manner across all phases of Powerlink’s operational and capital project portfolio.

You will play a key part in the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan (QEJP), providing subject matter expert support on challenging and rewarding Projects that will transform Queensland’s Power System into a renewable super grid.

Are you ready to do your part to in developing our electrical transmission network system for the future?

About the role

You will be responsible for delivering the electrical discipline of high voltage substation design for assigned projects and tasks adhering to relevant policies, standards and practices, project budgets and timeframes.

You are confident taking responsibility for the Substation Design component of the project lifecycle from scoping and estimation through to post-commissioning.

You enjoy the collaboration with internal designers, other design groups, design standards and asset investigations to ensure successful design and project outcomes.

About you

You have enjoyed studying a tertiary degree in Electrical Engineering and building your specialisation in electrical systems design, ideally in a substation transmission environment.

You are more than capable of managing your own design portfolio and deadlines, even when challenging.

You get your motivation from designing and developing complex and effective electrical systems solutions.

To be successful in this role you will need:


  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work autonomously and as part of key design team
  • Effective time management and task prioritisation skills across multiple projects and competing priorities
  • Technical specification and report writing skills.
  • Ability to plan and deliver allocated design packages.
  • Expert technical knowledge and design capability in HV electrical Substations
  • Sound knowledge of Substation construction and maintenance practices

What next?

If you recognise yourself in this opportunity we would like to get to know you and we encourage you to apply for this position. Our applications close at Midnight on Sunday 18 December 2022. We look forward to getting to know you better after this date. Please monitor your email for any further communication.

At Powerlink we are an equal opportunity employer that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

About Powerlink

Powerlink is a leading Australian provider of electricity transmission services, delivering safe, cost effective and reliable solutions. Our purpose is to connect Queenslanders to a world-class energy future, providing electricity to five million Queenslanders and 238,000 businesses.

Our people strategy focuses on balanced leadership, values diverse backgrounds and fosters a culture of inclusion.

At Powerlink, we are an equal opportunity employer and proud to be a Work180 Endorsed Employer for Women.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

You will be responsible for delivering the electrical discipline of high voltage substation design for assigned projects and tasks adhering to relevant policies, standards and practices, project budgets and timeframes.

At Powerlink, we offer:

  • Family friendly and flexible working arrangements
  • 14 weeks paid parental leave - at full or half pay
  • Substitution of Public Holidays
  • Bright, open office layout
  • Free undercover parking and charging stations for electric vehicles
  • Access to a corporate health plan with employee discounts
  • Annual flu vaccinations
  • Onsite gym facilities
  • Access to an employee assistance program
  • Various other forms of leave that support you to support your community.

Our competitive employment terms and conditions are enhanced by a broad range of benefits including, salary packaging novated lease vehicles, and access to an onsite credit union and cafeteria.

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