Principal Engineer Civil

5 days ago

Virginia, Queensland, Australia Powerlink Full time $180,000 - $250,000 per year
  • Permanent, full-time position based at our Virginia office
  • Competitive salary % super
  • Get stuck into interesting, cutting-edge projects you've never seen before.
  • 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
The opportunity:
  • Lead the design, research, and development of HV substation 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 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.
What you'll bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
  • Registration as a Professional Engineer in Queensland (RPEQ).
  • Extensive experience in HV transmission and substation civil/structural engineering.
  • Proven ability to lead complex technical investigations, develop innovative design solutions, and influence engineering best practices.
  • Strong 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.

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