At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you

We believe life’s about possibilities. And so is the future.

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 are currently inviting expressions of interest for the CopperString Project. Backed by a $5 billion investment, this is a once-in-a-generation project to rebuild our network backbone.

What is the CopperString Project?

CopperString 2032 is the largest ever economic development project in North Queensland, and one of the largest expansions to the power grid in Australia.

The CopperString project will build 840 kilometres of transmission line from just south of Townsville in the Burdekin region to Mount Isa with the highest voltage levels in the state.

This project will further unlock the renewable energy potential of this region.

Find a career that matters and lasts

As a Senior Project Engineer, you will bring your versatile skills in electrical, civil and technical engineering to provide expert guidance and technology leadership on major projects. You will collaborate closely with contractors and ensure that project objectives are met while optimising quality, cost-efficiency and timeline for successful project delivery.

And you’ll do it with down-to-earth people who you’re proud to work with and get to know. Here’s how:

• Offer specialised technical expertise to ensure optimal configuration, design, equipment and plant.
• Lead and participate in technical asset investigations, addressing highly complex problems with no precedents requiring in depth analysis and cost-effective solutions.
• Ensure that all design standards, installation and new technology align to the businesses safety policies and standards.
• Proactively identify and manage risks, hazards and controls to enhance safety performance.
• Provide general technical support for factory and site acceptance testing.
• Take the lead in managing changes related to enhanced design standards, installations and adoption of new technology.
• Maintain professional knowledge around existing and emerging technology, leading best practices and contemporary applications of design standards.
• Frequent travel to site and/ or regional locations is a requirement for the role, with short periods working away from home.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or civil/structural engineering.
• Proven experience in engineering, project management or other relevant technical roles preferably within the energy, infrastructure or transmission sectors.

We’d also love you to have:

• Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ).
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction, engineering calculation and analysis techniques with proven ability in problem solving and applying advanced engineering design expertise.
• Proven ability to influence project outcomes and resolve technical problems through technical innovation.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the High Voltage industry key trends and understanding of the application of new technology.
• High level of written and oral communication ability along with the ability to engage customer and stakeholders and implement customer focussed projects.

Why Powerlink and CopperString?

There’s lots to love about a career with Powerlink. But our people say there three thing 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, green energy future.
• Unique work and the chance to grow: You’ll 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:

• Salary packaging
• Novated lease vehicles
• 12.75% superannuation
• Health & wellbeing benefits, including corporate health plan with employee discounts, annual flu vaccinations.

Be the start of every possibility

There’s so much opportunity for you to grab here. If you’re keen to hear more about upcoming opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.

To register your interest, please click on the Apply button and enter your details and attach your resume. Applications close at Midnight, Sunday 15th October 2023.

The Senior Project Engineer will initially be based in the Brisbane CopperString Project office either in Virginia or Bowen Hills but will be required to work from regional construction sites in the future to support the construction phases.

For further information regarding these opportunities, please reach out directly to the 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.

We’re proud to be a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant.