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.

Life at Powerlink

As the Principal Engineer Renewable Energy Planning, you’ll help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 253,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible.  

• Competitive Salary starting from $241,956 + 14.75 super (10 day fortnight)
• Play your part in connecting Qld to a brighter, more sustainable future
• Provide expert advice to develop strategic network plans that efficiently integrate renewable energy sources to meet renewable energy targets and maximise customer and stakeholder benefit

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:

• Relocation assistance available
• Flexible & hybrid working options
• Career development
• Health & wellbeing programs
• Leave offerings (including 14 weeks paid parental leave – at full or half pay, plus additional leave purchasing)
• Inclusive workplace facilities inc gym and subsidised cafeteria
• Free undercover secure parking, with access to onsite charging stations for electric vehicles

Find a career that matters and lasts

Powerlink is expanding, and we're on the lookout a passionate Principal Engineer to join our vibrant team. If you're driven by the prospect of shaping the future of Queensland's energy transmission network, this is your chance to make a significant impact.

The role executes holistic planning principles (that take account of future network capacity needs, including power system transformation projects, and whole of life asset reinvestment planning) to provide recommendations on the optimised integrated network and renewable energy development plan.

• Lead complex cross-divisional initiatives and technical activities to develop an integrated strategic network and renewable energy plan that takes account of future network capacity needs, including power system transformation projects, and whole of life asset reinvestment planning
• Maintain technical understanding of power systems performance and modelling, network planning, regulatory frameworks, energy markets, connection processes and network asset risks to lead highly specialised technical work and teams related to the integrated planning of the integrated renewable energy and transmission network
• Develop and maintain a recognised industry standing to influence and advocate for Powerlink’s business objectives and interests, maintain key awareness of trends, technologies and practices critical for Powerlink’s network and renewable energy development planning
• Provide technical leadership and inspiration to attract, build and develop talented internal capabilities through training, coaching and mentoring to meet the challenges of increasing workload and pace of change
• Cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment of objectives.

The community you will join

As a member of our Network Planning Group based in our Virginia offices, you'll be at the heart of our grid planning operations, leading complex cross-divisional initiatives and technical activities to develop an integrated strategic network and renewable energy plan that is cost effective and fully supports the rapidly transforming energy system and decarbonisation of the broader economy.

Your expertise

As a member of our Network Planning Group based in our Virginia offices, you'll be at the heart of our grid planning operations, leading complex cross-divisional initiatives and technical activities to develop an integrated strategic network and renewable energy plan that is cost effective and fully supports the rapidly transforming energy system and decarbonisation of the broader economy.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering is required combined with significant industry experience
• Registration as a Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ)
• Expert knowledge of power system plant characteristics and the ability to model power system plant and power system behaviour.
• Expert knowledge in strategic investment planning, energy markets, regulatory investment tests, economic and financial modelling and regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a highly complex technical environment balancing the competing requirements of multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively keep abreast of trends, developments, technologies and disruptors relevant to energy systems and transmission networks.
• Significant expertise leading cross-divisional teams to develop complex technical network strategies.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective and constructive working relationships at all levels with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership, training, coaching and guidance to Senior Engineers and technical professionals across the business.

Be the start of every possibility

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 10th Nov 2024. Please be aware our recruitment team will commence the review process during this period. 

For more information on the role, contact Gemma Barber at gemma.barber@powerlink.com.au

Our commitment to inclusion and belonging

At Powerlink, we champion inclusion and belonging by supporting every candidate during the recruitment journey. Please inform us of any needs or adjustments for a more inclusive process, including sharing your preferred pronouns.  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.