Life at Powerlink

Powerlink is expanding, and we're on the lookout for a passionate Senior Substation Civil/Structural Design Drafter to join our Delivery & Technical Solutions team at Virginia office. 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.

As the Senior Substation Civil/Structural Design Drafter 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.

• Available to you will be working a 9-day fortnight with RDOs every second week.
• Relocation Assistance
• Competitive remuneration package + 14.75% superannuation and salary packaging of novated lease vehicles
• Free undercover secure parking, with access to onsite charging stations for electric vehicles
• Onsite cafeteria offering quality food at subsidised prices, and access to onsite gym facility
• Hybrid, family-friendly and flexible working arrangements including substitution of public holidays.
• Powerlink offers robust leadership development through integrated programs, fostering growth across all levels.

Find a career that matters and lasts

The Senior Design Drafter role is all about leading and handling various civil/structural design drafting tasks for high voltage substations & underground cables.

As a Senior Design Drafter, you'll be planning and drafting to hit project milestones, doing site inspections, and solving problems alongside design engineers.

When it comes to civil/structural infrastructure for primary substations design, our team leads the way. We handle projects for both Powerlink and external customers.

We directly oversee drafting activities, making sure all drawings and documents for civil/structural designs comply with the relevant legislation. Our team provides expert advice, procurement support, and detailed reports on HV substation drawings. We cover all project phases, from concept to commissioning and maintenance.

We also offer intelligence and support, coaching and training our primary drafters to boost the team's capabilities. Plus, we manage external contractors to ensure they meet our design quality standards. As the first point of contact for design, scoping, budgeting, and timing of service delivery, we play a crucial role in the Primary Civil/Structural Design Team.

Our goal is to ensure that all drawings and activities provide value for money, are cost-efficient, constructible, on time, and on budget, all while following approved procedures and aesthetic requirements.

Your expertise

• Associate Diploma in Civil/Structural Engineering plus relevant significant experience in HV Substation Design Drafting (Civil/Structural).
• Significant experience in electrical and/or civil/structural infrastructure drafting, preferably in HV substation / substation design (110kV and above).
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, coach and mentor team members.
• Expert knowledge and drafting capability with respect to all components for HV substation projects and demonstrated extensive knowledge of HV substation construction and maintenance practices including but not limited to the following:
  • Substation plant, gantry structures, HV primary substation structures and foundations, earthworks, control buildings, drainage systems, cable trenches, conduits, roadworks, oil containment, fire walls, noise enclosures, fencing and all associated electrical and/or civil works.
• Expert knowledge in Autodesk software and applications (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Inventor) for producing detailed designs, 3D models, intelligent design drawings, and legacy drawings. Skilled in managing design and engineering data, including 3D design drafting of substation designs in accordance with applicable standards and design documentation workflows, control processes, and associated document management systems. Proficient in MicroStation is acceptable.
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team by fostering cooperation and communication among team members and other teams. Skilled in building and maintaining strong relationships with customers and stakeholders through excellent written and oral communication, while also providing technical support for the development of peers.

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 5th January 2025. 

There’s lots to love about a career with Powerlink. But our people say there’s three things that really stand out: 

• A career that matters and lasts: You’ll shape a progressive career connecting more than five million Queenslanders to a world-class, clean energy future.
• Unique work and the chance to grow: You’ll help find smart solutions to interesting problems as you develop your skills and impact every day.
• People who love to support and share: You’ll build relationships with experienced, down-to-earth people who you’ll be proud to work with.

For all enquiries, contact our recruitment team at recruitment@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.