Substation Design Engineer

at  Energex

• Permanent opportunity to join the BESS projects, with office locations around Queensland
• Help transition Queensland towards a future in renewable energy and net zero
• Salary band starting between $140,751 - $159,049 for a 9/10 fortnight
  At Energy Queensland we are delivering on customers’ expectations for the transition to clean, safe, and affordable energy and have technical design opportunities as part of the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan (QEJP).
  Even if you haven’t heard of Energy Queensland (EQL) you might know our operational brands - Energex, Ergon Energy Network, Ergon Energy Retail and Yurika. As a group, we are growing rapidly and are actively contributing towards the energy transition to net zero.

We are seeking a Substation Design Engineer to design and support the construction of grid scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) to deliver affordable energy as we are powering towards 80% renewable energy by 2035. These projects are pushing the frontier of renewable technology here in Australia, so apply today to make your impact.
Working as a member of the Substation Design & Engineering team, you will deliver technical design solutions including providing technical advice, detailed engineering studies, technical sketches, design checks, project estimates, and contribute towards continuous improvement.
In addition to the above, you will coordinate with Electrical Design with Civil Design, OH & UG Lines, Telecommunication, Protection and SCADA Design disciplines, and provide construction support activities throughout the construction phase.
There are opportunities to sit at one of our offices in Brisbane (Newstead & Nundah), Toowoomba, Maryborough, Rockhampton, Mackay, Townsville (Garbutt), and Cairns.
In addition to your Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering (or relevant equivalent qualification), you also meet the qualification requirements to become a RPEQ.
With flexi-working and a 9 or 10 day fortnight in place, the bottom of the salary band starts from $140,751 for 9 days and $159 049 for 10 days. The level of payment will be subject to an assessment of the successful applicant’s knowledge, skills and competencies that are required in this position. Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Energy Queensland Union Collective Agreement 2020.
What matters most to us is our values, We’re Safe – We Belong – We Grow – We Deliver. And these should matter to you too.
For more information about this role, click on the position description link located at the bottom of the page.