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Kicking off your career with Powerlink sets you up for life‑long possibilities in the energy industry. Our structured three‑year graduate program provides hands‑on experience, professional development, and the support you need to build a fulfilling, long‑term career.
Why join Powerlink as a Graduate Engineer
Build capability
Through capability workshops, mentoring, career conversations and practical learning experiences, you'll strengthen your communication, collaboration, leadership, adaptability and professional effectiveness.
Develop expertise
Develop deep technical knowledge through meaningful work, structured rotations and technical learning aligned to industry and professional competency frameworks.
You'll gain exposure to real projects, real-world challenges and the specialist expertise required to support Queensland's energy future.
Gain new perspectives
Broaden your understanding of our business, industry and community.
Working across 50+ teams, connecting with industry professionals, participating in networking opportunities and learning from experienced mentors will help you understand how your work contributes to delivering safe, affordable, reliable and sustainable electricity for Queensland.
Our program is designed to help you explore your strengths and shape your future career.
Powerlink graduates benefit from
- permanent employment from day one
- a 9-day fortnight and flexible working arrangements
- rotations across 50+ teams to explore different career pathways
- a structured three-year development program
- dedicated mentoring from experienced Powerlink leaders
- professional development funding and annual self-directed learning allowances
- support towards professional accreditation, including RPEQ
- professional memberships, industry forums and conference opportunities
- social, networking and cohort experiences that help build lasting connections
- the opportunity to contribute to Queensland's energy future from the start of your career
What you need to apply
Our Graduate Electrical Engineering Program is open to candidates who are:
- in their final year of study, or
- have recently completed their qualification.
Eligible qualifications must be recognised under the Washington Accord at the level of Professional Engineer, including:
- Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical, Mechatronics or Telecommunications)
- Dual Bachelor degrees combining Engineering with Business, Science, IT, Computer Science or Data Science
We look for graduates who demonstrate accountability, customer focus, teamwork and a strong commitment to safety
If you’re curious, motivated, and ready to make an impact, Powerlink is the place to start your career.
Powerlink has been fantastic to me. I've enjoyed all my time here and everything I've learned. If there’s an opportunity you’re after, you just need to put your hand up. There’s always someone who will help you.
Dani - Previous Graduate
‘Every opportunity to learn and grow will be provided while on the graduate program, take them, put them into action and you will be able to make a difference to the energy transition’
Brody Ward, Previous Graduate
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