Powerlink Queensland (Powerlink) is a leading Australian provider of high voltage electricity transmission network services, combining innovation with insight to deliver safe, cost-effective and reliable solutions. We are a Government Owned Corporation (GOC) that owns, develops, operates and maintains the high voltage electricity transmission network in Queensland. Our network extends 1,700 kilometres (km) from Cairns to the New South Wales (NSW) border, and comprises 15,358 circuit km of transmission lines and 147 substations. Our purpose is to connect Queenslanders to a world-class energy future, providing electricity to more than five million Queenslanders and 253,000 businesses. Through our unique central position in the power system, we are guiding the market to help influence the energy system of the future, one that effectively balances customer needs, while transforming to a low carbon future comprising a diverse array of generation and storage technologies including large-scale wind and solar developments, batteries and pumped hydro. Powerlink’s network provides the platform to enable the provision of these and many other energy services while maintaining a sharp focus on safety, affordability and reliability of supply for our customers.
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 Senior Control Systems 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.
Find a career that matters and lasts
As a Senior Control Systems 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 your technical expertise and leadership in the areas of control and high voltage control systems.
- Take responsibility for the control systems design component of the project lifecycle from scoping and estimation through to post-commissioning.
- Consult with Principal Engineers, Asset Strategies and other Powerlink stakeholders to ensure successful design, project and business outcomes and to ensure that Powerlink standards are in line with current control practices.
- Resource planning and coordination to ensure timely control systems delivery and successful project outcomes.
What you’ll bring
- A Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
- Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ).
- Demonstrated experience in control system design related document control tools and protocols including the ability to produce control system compares, backups and all related handover documentation.
- Demonstrated technical leadership expertise in Substation Secondary Systems Engineering, specifically transmission control systems. Demonstrated experience and expertise in:
- Substation and Transmission Line High Voltage Electrical Engineering
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Network Operations
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.
- 12.75% superannuation and salary packaging of novated lease vehicles
- Volunteer leave and 14 weeks paid parental leave - at full or half pay
- Health and wellbeing benefits, including corporate health plan with employee discounts, annual flu vaccinations, 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 14th January 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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