Your future is Energy Queensland

Energy Queensland, and our operational brands: Energex, Ergon Energy Network, Ergon Retail and Yurika, are at the frontline of progress. As Australia’s largest government-owned electricity organisation, we serve people and communities across the state and beyond.

Here, you’ll help us deliver reliable energy solutions for our two million customers.

Join us as a Senior Substation Design Officer and amplify your impact.

Your opportunity

Working in the Substation Design South East team, you will provide the safe and efficient delivery of primary and secondary electrical designs and support, for a range of high voltage substation projects across Queensland’s Ergon and Energex network.

You will draw upon your extensive experience in High Voltage substation design as you provide peer to peer development, lead projects as the designated project coordinator, and perform drawing checks and reviews.

Amplify your impact in your day to day, where you will:

• Provide technical advice and support during construction.
• Perform calculations, estimation checking and contribution to the development of peers.
• Support continuous improvement of the design teams capabilities as you share your knowledge, provide training or “on the job” mentorship, guidance, and feedback.
• Continuously liaise with other key design disciplines such as Civil and Structural, SCADA, Telecommunications, Protection, Distribution Lines and Metering.

If you are interested in this unique and challenging opportunity and have a passion for substation design, apply today!

This position is located at Newstead (Brisbane).

The renumeration for this role is from $164,098 for a 9 day fortnight, or from $185,429 for a 10 day fortnight + 14.75% superannuation

For more information, please click on the position description at the bottom of the page (note position titles reflected in position description may not reflect advertisement title due to business naming requirements).

What’s on offer?

At Energy Queensland, we believe in supporting every aspect of your career and personal life. Here’s what you can expect:

• Get paid to play: Annual leave loading and salary sacrificing means more spending money in your pocket.
• More time for you: Achieve a healthy work-life balance on a 72-hour, 9-day fortnight roster.
• Leave for real life: Access to additional health and wellbeing, culture and diversity leave options.
• Grow as you go: Opportunities to develop professionally through training, leadership programs and full access to LinkedIn Learning

What you’ll bring

• Associate Degree or Advanced Diploma of Electrical Engineering supported by a relevant technical trade qualification.
• Expert knowledge and experience in design principles of indoor and outdoor substation primary plant design.
• Expert knowledge in design principles of substation secondary systems design (Protections, SCADA and Telecommunications).
• Advanced experience and detailed knowledge in the use of AutoCAD to produce detailed electrical design drawings and models.

We’d also love you to have:

• Knowledge and experience in understanding estimation systems and applications, engineering calculations and analysis.
• Knowledge of Safe Design principles and Safety Requirements (including relevant codes, acts and standards) relating to design of high voltage substations and associated plant & equipment.
• High communication ability with strong interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with your stakeholders.
• Ability to investigate and problem solve complex technical issues, making effective decisions through the application of sound judgement, and presenting findings/recommendations in technical reports or presentations.

What matters most? For us, it’s our values:

We’re Safe – We Belong – We Grow – We Deliver.
If you’re going to be a part of our team, these should matter to you, too.

Why Energy Queensland?

At Energy Queensland, your career is in your hands, backed by over a century of experience powering Queensland. Whether you’re advancing through the ranks or mastering your craft, you’ll find meaningful work that makes an impact. From supporting communities today to leading Queensland’s renewable energy future, you'll be part of a team at the forefront of driving change. Ready to energise Queensland with us? Your future starts here.

The future of energy is here. It just needs you.

If you're ready to be part of shaping Queensland's energy future, apply now with your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting why you're interested in the role.

Applications close: 5:00pm Thursday 27 February 2025.

Need more info? Contact David Watt, Recruitment Advisor, at [email protected].

We value the differences individuals contribute to our workforce and encourage a diverse range of applicants to apply.

Click here to view more information on diversity and inclusion at Energy Queensland.