Graduate Field Engineer- High Voltage Testing

Powertech; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Powertech is seeking a motivated Graduate Field Engineer to join our High Voltage testing and commissioning team in Murarrie, Brisbane. This hands-on, field-based role offers structured training, mentoring, and the chance to gain deep technical expertise while supporting primary and secondary HV systems.

You will travel regularly to client sites across Queensland and interstate, assist with test preparation, execution, data analysis, and reporting, and learn protection relay testing, transformer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Engineers Australia recognised).
• Current Queensland driver’s licence.
• Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in learning AutoCAD and engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Support field-based HV testing and commissioning on primary and secondary systems.
• Travel to client sites across Queensland and interstate.
• Assist in test preparation, execution, data analysis, and reporting.
• Learn protection relay testing, transformer diagnostics, and switchgear commissioning.
• Contribute to test plans, reports, QA documents, and technical notes.

Skills

Communication

Willing to travel

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Eng Australia recognised)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

About PowertechPowertech is a leading electrical engineering company delivering HV, LV, and E&I design, commissioning, operations, and maintenance services to Utilities, Renewable Energy, Defence, and the Oil & Gas industries. For over 27 years, we’ve built a reputation as trusted advisors and delivery partners to some of Australia’s most critical infrastructure projects. Our people are our strength.

Introduction: About PowertechPowertech is a leading electrical engineering company delivering HV, LV, and E&I design, commissioning, operations, and maintenance services to Utilities, Renewable Energy, Defence, and the Oil & Gas industries. For over 27 years, we’ve built a reputation as trusted advisors and delivery partners to some of Australia’s most critical infrastructure projects. Our people are our strength. We are currently seeking a motivated Graduate Field Engineer to join our High Voltage testing and commissioning team based in Murarrie, Brisbane. This is an exciting opportunity to kick-start your career in a hands-on, field-based role, with structured training, mentoring, and the opportunity to gain deep technical expertise. Start your engineering career with one of Australia’s most trusted names in High Voltage Services.

Description

As a Graduate Field Engineer, you will:

• Support the delivery of field-based high voltage testing and commissioning activities on primary and secondary systems.
• Travel regularly to client sites across Queensland and interstate to support project delivery (including remote locations).
• Assist in test preparation, execution, data analysis, and reporting under the guidance of experienced Field Engineers.
• Learn to conduct protection relay testing, transformer diagnostics, switchgear commissioning, and other advanced HV testing scopes.
• Help prepare test plans (ITPs), test reports (ITRs), QA documentation, and technical documentation.
• Undertake power systems studies, design reviews, and technical analysis under supervision.
• Participate in internal training programs focused on HV secondary and primary systems, protection, and commissioning.
• Assist with tendering, estimating, and project support tasks as part of your development.
• Gain exposure to industry-leading equipment and software (e.g., OMICRON, Fluke, Megger, etc.)

This is an excellent opportunity to expand and share your knowledge and to work with a well-established team of industry professionals. Interstate and remote travel is a requirement for the role.

Experience, skills and qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical) as recognised by the Institute of Engineers Australia completed within the last 2 years.
• Current Queensland drivers' licence.
• Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) with an interest in learning AutoCAD and similar Engineering software.

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