Principal Engineer Civil
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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 Principal Civil Engineer, 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.
- Permanent, full-time position based at our Virginia office
- Competitive salary + 14.75% super
- Get stuck into interesting, cutting-edge projects you've never seen before.
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- 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
- Free secure parking, with access to onsite charging stations for electric vehicles
As Principal Civil Engineer, you'll provide critical civil and structural engineering expertise, specialising in high voltage transmission lines. In this influential role, you'll lead the development of design standards, configurations, and specifications—bringing new technologies to life and enhancing the performance and reliability of our assets.
You'll Spearhead Technical Investigations, Manage The Implementation Of Future-facing Solutions, And Ensure Our Systems Not Only Meet Today's Challenges But Anticipate Tomorrow's Opportunities. Your Work Will Directly Impact Operational Excellence, Asset Longevity, And Powerlink's Broader Commitment To a Sustainable Energy Future. You Will Also
- Lead the design, research, and development of HV civil infrastructure and transmission line structures, including standards, tools, and failure investigations.
- Provide expert advice on complex technical challenges and emerging technologies across the business.
- Ensure alignment of all engineering activities with Powerlink's safety policies and risk management practices.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, vendors, and peers to resolve engineering issues and lead and drive innovation.
- Support strategic planning and condition-based asset recommendations in collaboration with Asset Strategies and project sponsors.
- Represent Powerlink in industry committees, working groups, and conferences, showcasing our engineering leadership.
As a member of our Delivery and Technical Solutions division, you'll be joining a highly skilled and collaborative team of professionals who are passionate about delivering safe, innovative, and future-focused energy infrastructure. The team works across disciplines to support the planning, design, and maintenance of high voltage transmission lines, playing a pivotal role in shaping Powerlink's strategic direction. With a strong culture of technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement, you'll be surrounded by subject matter experts who are committed to engineering the energy system —while supporting each other and delivering value to communities across Queensland.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer in Queensland (RPEQ) (or ability to rapidly obtain)
- Extensive experience in HV transmission civil/structural engineering.
- Openness to challenge and explore conventional thinking to enable the development of innovative design solutions that are fit for purpose.
- Proven ability to lead complex technical investigations and to influence engineering best practices.
- Proven capability in identifying innovative solutions and leading the development and implementation of them with varied stakeholders across the business.
- Strong Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and with external partners.
- Commercial acumen and experience working with vendors, suppliers, and regulatory frameworks.
- A passion for mentoring and sharing knowledge to build internal capability.
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 13th June 2025. 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 at kim.pigg@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. To learn about our efforts towards greater Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, visit our careers site for more information
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Successful applicants must consent to, undergo, obtain, and maintain the relevant security clearance for this role, in accordance with the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (Cth) and the AusCheck Act 2007 (Cth) as amended from time to time. As part of our commitment to maintaining a positive candidate experience, we pledge to provide a timely response to all applicants.
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.Seniority level
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