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Senior & Grid Planning Engineers
At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you
We believe life’s about possibilities. And so is the future. That’s why we need you.
We’re working at the heart of Queensland’s energy transformation. Now more than ever, we need people who want to help us deliver a world-class energy future and ensure we continue to navigate through this once in a generation energy challenge. Join us and make it happen.
A career that matters and lasts
As a Design Manager, you’ll help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 241,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible.
We believe every employee deserves the opportunity to enjoy a work-life balance that enhances their overall wellbeing and performance through inclusive and supportive benefits.
Ask us about:
- Starting salary from $215,000 + 14.75% (10-day fortnight)
- Flexible & hybrid working options
- Career development programs
- Health & wellbeing benefits including corporate health plan with employee discounts
- Leave offerings (including 14 weeks paid parental leave – at full or half pay, plus additional leave purchasing)
- Inclusive workplace facilities
- Free secure parking, with access to onsite charging stations for electric vehicles.
The opportunity:
As the Design Manager, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end design delivery for Powerlink's network projects. You'll play a central role in ensuring the successful integration of designs across multiple disciplines, managing risks, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. You will also:
- Manage the delivery of designs for large-scale, simultaneous projects. Oversee scoping, scheduling, reporting, risk management, quality, cost control, and teamwork.
- Develop and execute detailed design plans from conception to project closeout, ensuring timely and high-quality design solutions.
- Proactively manage design interfaces across all disciplines (Substations, Transmission Lines, Secondary, Telecommunications Systems) and with internal/external resources, contractors, and customers.
- Serve as the key point of contact for all project design technical matters, coordinating advice from subject matter experts as needed.
- Lead and mentor Design Delivery Coordinators and collaborate with other Design Managers to optimise project outcomes.
The people you'll join:
As a member of our Design Solutions team at our Virginia office, you'll work with a team who are driven by collaboration, innovation, and a shared purpose to deliver reliable, sustainable energy solutions to communities across Queensland and beyond. You’ll work alongside talented professionals who bring diverse expertise and perspectives, and who are dedicated to creating a safer, smarter, and more resilient energy network.
What you'll bring:
- Degree qualification in Engineering or lesser qualification with extensive knowledge and experience in design of high voltage substations, transmission lines or telecommunications technologies
- Demonstrated ability to manage large infrastructure projects, including design support services.
- Knowledge of Australian and international design standards (AS, IEC, IEEE, etc.).
- Demonstrated ability to manage large infrastructure projects, including design support services.
Find your possibility today:
To kick start your career at Powerlink, apply by clicking the button above, attaching your resume and cover letter on our careers page before midnight on Sunday 24th November 2024. Please be aware our recruitment team will commence the review process during this period.
To discuss any adjustment requirements or for more information on the role, contact Kim on recruitment@powerlink.com.au.
Our commitment to inclusion and belonging
We know empowering people to bring their whole self to work enables them to unleash their potential. Read more about our efforts towards greater Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, by visiting our careers site for more information!
As a Veteran-Friendly Employer, we value the skills Veterans bring and ensure equal opportunities. Let us know if you're a Veteran for tailored support.
Successful applicants will undergo necessary pre-employment checks. As advocates of the Circle Back initiative, we pledge to respond to all applications promptly.
Powerlink acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the skies, lands, and waters of Queensland and in particular, the lands on which we operate.
Job Summary
- Closing Date:
- 24 Nov 2024
- Location:
- QLD - Virginia
- Salary:
- Starting salary from $215,000 + 14.75%
- Work Type:
- Full Time
- Category:
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Energy
Engineering
Public Sector