Graduate Field Engineer- High Voltage Testing
4 weeks ago
Graduate Field Engineer- High Voltage Testing
Posted: 05/09/2025
Closing Date: 05/10/2025
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Job Category: Engineering
Start your engineering career with one of Australia’s most trusted names in High Voltage Services.
Powertech is a leading electrical engineering company delivering HV, LV, and E&I design, commissioning, operations, and maintenance services to Utilities, Renewable Energy, Defence, and the Oil & Gas industries. For over 27 years, we’ve built a reputation as trusted advisors and delivery partners to some of Australia’s most critical infrastructure projects. Our people are our strength.
We are currently seeking a motivated Graduate Field Engineer to join our High Voltage testing and commissioning team based in Murarrie, Brisbane. This is an exciting opportunity to kick-start your career in a hands-on, field-based role, with structured training, mentoring, and the opportunity to gain deep technical expertise.
Job Description
As a Graduate Field Engineer, you will:
- Support the delivery of field-based high voltage testing and commissioning activities on primary and secondary systems.
- Travel regularly to client sites across Queensland and interstate to support project delivery (including remote locations).
- Assist in test preparation, execution, data analysis, and reporting under the guidance of experienced Field Engineers.
- Learn to conduct protection relay testing, transformer diagnostics, switchgear commissioning, and other advanced HV testing scopes.
- Help prepare test plans (ITPs), test reports (ITRs), QA documentation, and technical documentation.
- Undertake power systems studies, design reviews, and technical analysis under supervision.
- Participate in internal training programs focused on HV secondary and primary systems, protection, and commissioning.
- Assist with tendering, estimating, and project support tasks as part of your development.
- Gain exposure to industry-leading equipment and software (e.g., OMICRON, Fluke, Megger, etc.)
This is an excellent opportunity to expand and share your knowledge and to work with a well-established team of industry professionals. Interstate and remote travel is a requirement for the role.
Experience, skills and qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical) as recognised by the Institute of Engineers Australia completed within the last 2 years.
- Current Queensland drivers' licence.
- Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) with an interest in learning AutoCAD and similar Engineering software.
Apply Now:
If you believe you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered for the role, please upload an updated resume and covering letter. We would take pleasure in hearing from you.
Powertech celebrates 27 years in Australia
For more information, please visit www.powertech.com.au
Powertech is an equal opportunity employer, we support diversity.
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