Graduate Engineer Program - Electrical (Jan 2028)

CSEA; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries + super

Six‑month rotations

Professional development allowances

Training & mentoring

40+ team rotations

Mentoring program

Volunteering day

Free onsite parking

EV charging access

Job summary

Powerlink in Brisbane runs a three-year Electrical Engineering Graduate Program, starting January 2028, with rotations across Design, Systems, Field and Delivery to build a solid technical foundation.

You’ll experience hands-on engineering, structured development and mentoring in a supportive, inclusive workplace as you contribute to Queensland’s energy network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level qualification in Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering
• Dual Engineering degrees paired with Business, Science, IT, Computer Science, or Data Science

Responsibilities

• Rotations across Design, Systems, Field and Delivery to build your technical foundation
• Hands-on engineering experience with structured development, mentoring and training

Job description

• Winner – Australia’s Best Graduate Program 2025
• Three-year Electrical Engineering program to launch your career in energy
• Permanent positions across multiple teams + competitive salaries

Start your career at the heart of Queensland’s energy transmission network with Powerlink, delivering safe and reliable energy to five million of Queenslanders for over 30 years.

Powerlink’s industry award‑winning graduate program has received national recognition including Best Overall Program in Australia (Prosple), Top 100 Graduate Program 2025 and 2026 (Prosple), Best Graduate Program in Australia (AHRA) and BestInclusion and Diversity Initiative (AAGE).

We are deeply committed to your growth, wellbeing and experience, offering an inclusive workplace and supportive benefits to help you thrive.

The opportunity.

As part of our Graduate Engineer Program (Electrical), based in Brisbane, you’ll help shape Queensland’s energy future while maintaining the safety and reliability of our network.

Starting in January 2028, you’ll take part in a three‑year program featuring rotations across our specialist teams in Design, Systems, Field and Delivery, building a strong technical foundation before moving into a role that best fits your strengths and aspirations.

Our program blends hands‑on engineering experience with structured development, professional training and supportive mentoring giving you everything you need to succeed.

Powerlink Graduates enjoy.

• Competitive salaries + 14.75% super on our standard 9-day fortnight.
• Six-month rotations to build and consolidate your technical capability
• Annual professional development & membership allowances
• Year-long training and development workshops
• Rotation offerings across 40+ teams
• Formal mentoring program
• Strong social culture with our graduate cohort
• Free onsite parking + access to electric vehicle charging
• A paid volunteer day each year

To be eligible

The program is open to graduates passionate about power systems with bachelor level qualifications in:

Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering

• Dual Engineering degrees paired with Business, Science, IT, Computer Science, or Data Science

Important note.

This is an Expression of Interest (EOI) only.

Registering your interest lets us keep in touch and share information about the Powerlink Graduate Program. Submitting an EOI is not an application.

By registering, you’ll receive updates about the program and be notified by email when any formal application process opens.

You are welcome here at Powerlink, regardless of sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.

As part of our Reconciliation Action Plan, we’re committed to building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples. We strongly encourage interest from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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