Graduate Program - Engineering Officer (Jan 2026)

• 9-day fortnight & flexible working opportunities
• On-the job career development
• Permanent employment and competitive starting salary

If you are keen to kick start your career as an Engineering Officer and pursue career pathways that include roles like Design Drafter, Secondary Systems Engineering Officer, Telecommunications Drafter, Advanced Energy Management Support Officer, Digital Network Specialist, Outage Management Specialist and more, then this might be the program for you! 

If you are studying at a Bachelor Level under the Washington Accord and are seeking an Engineering program that will help take you towards RPEQ status, we also have a separate Graduate Engineer Program.  

Graduate possibilities start with us. 

Imagine if you could say you played a pivotal role in Queensland’s energy transformation? Several years as a Graduate at Powerlink is all it takes to set up life-long possibilities for your career. 

Through our engineering officer program, you will have the unique opportunity to grow and build your skills and knowledge through diverse rotations across four core areas: Systems, Design, Field and Delivery/Projects. Additional elective options are also on offer, before we support your transition to a role off-program within Powerlink. 

Because at Powerlink, every possibility starts with you. 

What you’ll bring: 

Our Graduate Engineering officer program is open to those who are completing their final year of study, or have recently completed qualifications – offered at the level of engineering associate under the Dublin Accord, in:

• Associate Degree of Engineering (Electrical or Mechatronics)
• Associate Degree (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
• Associate Degree in Engineering Technology (Electrical and Electronics)
• Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering

OR

• Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering
• Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Power Industry)
• Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology (Electrical)

We also invite individuals to apply who have recently completed qualifications – offered at the level of engineering technologist under the Syndey Accord, in:

• Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Electrical or Electrical & Electronic or Telecommunications
• Bachelor of Engineering Science in Electrical or Electrical & Electronic
• Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering)

You will also ideally hold a relevant electrical trade qualification (or equivalent certificate III qualification) paired with a current Queensland drivers’ licence. 

Inclusion at Powerlink

Unleashing our people’s potential is essential to our success. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone is welcome and where diverse perspectives are valued.  We are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, and harness the unique talents, perspectives and experiences of all people. 

Throughout the recruitment process, we provide support for candidates to ensure nobody is disadvantaged. Please tell us about any adjustments, support or access requirements that may help make the recruitment process more inclusive for you. You are also welcome to share your pronouns with us at any point throughout the process.

What next?

If you are keen to join a world leader in the electricity transmission industry and play your part in creating a sustainable energy future, pre-register with us to find out when positions become available. 

Leaders in the Energy Future

Powerlink is a leading Australian provider of electricity transmission services, delivering safe, cost effective, secure and reliable energy solutions. We own, develop, operate and maintain the high voltage transmission network in Queensland, providing electricity to more than five million Queenslanders and 253,000 businesses. 

We offer:

• Broad rotations to build your technical knowledge and capability
• Internal training and development sessions to support your career.
• External paid professional development opportunities and support for RPEQ status (where applicable)
• Buddy and formal mentoring programs with our experienced network of professional leaders
• Year-long social activities to keep you connected to your graduate cohort
• 9-day fortnight and flexible working opportunities
• 14.75% superannuation and salary packaging of novated lease vehicles
• Free parking and access to charging stations for electric vehicles at our Virginia Offices