Civil/Structural Design Engineer

At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you.

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

 
That’s why we need you. As a Civil/Structural Design Engineer, you’ll help us connect Queensland to an even brighter and more sustainable future, providing high voltage electricity to more than five million Queenslanders and 253,000 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 working at the heart of Queensland’s energy transformation. Now more than ever, we need people who want to help us deliver the new energy future and ensure we’re ready to tackle the challenge of our lives. Join us and make it happen.

 

Find a career that matters and lasts

As a Civil/Structural 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:

• You'll provide design services in the disciplines of substation primary design. You'll bring your knowledge, experience and design capability to support our exciting new projects with your expert technical leadership. 
• You'll produce civil and structural designs to meet project outcomes
• You'll ensure designs and associated activities provide value for money, are cost efficient, constructible, on time and on budget whilst complying with approved procedures 
• You'll provide technical leadership and support, coaching and training for the team.
  
   

What you’ll bring

You will have significant experience in civil and structural infrastructure design, or in HV substation design (110kV, 275kV and/or above). You will have technical experience, knowledge and design capability in any or all of the following:

 

• Earthworks, roadworks, platforms
• Foundation designs for HV substation infrastructure, including HV electrical equipment, control buildings in different ground conditions
• Drainage systems, cable trenches, conduits
• Transformer enclosures, noise walls, foundations
• HV Substation Structural steelwork
• Gantry structures, tubular beams and poles

You will have a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil / Structural ) and be a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) or eligible to apply.

What matters most is your drive to make an impact for the millions of people we serve. Through our core values of accountability, customer service, teamwork and safety, you’ll strive to question and challenge the ordinary every day.

Why Powerlink?

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
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including corporate health plan with employee discounts, annual flu vaccinations, onsite gym facilities and access to Employee Assistance Program

Be the start of every possibility

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 12th May 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 .

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. 

Powerlink is a Veteran-Friendly Employer. We recognise the significant skills and value and Veterans can bring, and ensure Veterans have equal opportunity in gaining employment with us. If you’re a Veteran, feel free to let us know in your application or reach out to find out how we can support you.

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 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer, and commit to respond to every applicant.