2026 Graduate Program - Electrical Engineering

About us:

At CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy, we’re proud to deliver electricity to 2 million Victorian customers every day through our network of poles and wires. But more than that, we’re here to power communities, support local businesses and keep critical services running smoothly. We’re essential to them all – and none of this happens without our people.

We believe in an inclusive, welcoming workplace where everyone feels safe, valued and respected. From offering great benefits to creating real opportunities for growth, we’re committed to supporting you, your career and wellbeing. It’s why our people stick around, whether you live in the city or across regional and rural Victoria, we’re doing the work where it matters most - right in your own community.

As Victorians electrify everything from homes to transport, we’re focused on ensuring our networks are ready to meet that demand.

If you want to be part of something essential, be essential with us.

What’s our Graduate Program about?

We are looking for curious minds across the fields of Electrical and Mechatronics Engineering to join us in February 2026, and ultimately help us shape the electricity network of the future.

Our award-winning graduate program enables our graduates to experience the varied engineering opportunities that exist across our distribution networks. You will be connected to industry leaders, contribute to innovative projects, and help transform our industry.

Over the three-year program you will undertake five specialised rotations, and have opportunities to attend graduate development events, developing wider business and industry knowledge as part of a truly immersive experience. Graduate rotations are available across key areas of our business, including Network Planning, Asset Management, Design, Operations, Commissioning and Project Management.

You will shape your own journey, and be fully supported along the way by a mentor, a holistic graduate program, your managers and team leaders, and other graduates in our businesses.

We will work with you throughout the program to help you identify your preferred engineering career pathway. At the end of the program, you will join a team in a permanent role that best matches your skills and career interests with business requirements and opportunities.

The Graduate Program really is just the start of your career with us!

Why us? 

• Real impact: Engage in essential work that makes a real difference, and help solve energy challenges of tomorrow, today
• Ownership of your journey: Take part in rotations that interest you and take control of your graduate program experience
• Innovative and inclusive culture: Participate in a welcoming environment that values your ideas and focuses on inclusivity, collaboration and community
• Perks and benefits: Enjoy great pay, valuable benefits, individualised career development and dedicated support for your health and wellbeing
• Development and mentoring: Develop and grow by working alongside, and learning from, the best in the business, and reach your potential as a creative innovator and a future thought leader

To be eligible to apply, you’ll need to:

• Graduate with an undergraduate or master’s degree in Electric or Mechatronics Engineering by the end of the 2025 academic year
• Be prepared to commence full-time employment in February 2026 located within Melbourne
• Have the right to work in Australia (please note for international applicants we will need to ensure you secure/have secured a subclass 485 or 189 working visa)
• Have strong communication and analytical skills, enjoy working as part of a team, and are ready to kick start your career
• Be available to take part in an assessment day with us on 5 May 2025

Your career with us:

We have a diversity of teams across our business, all contributing to great customer and community outcomes. Our people are our most important asset, and we continually invest in nurturing their capability.

With an embedded Inclusion & Diversity Strategy and initiatives like our Women in Power networking group, and Sparkle, our LGBTQIA+ allies pride network, we’re committed to equal opportunities for all employees.  

We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women. Click here to check out our benefits.

Apply now!

Please ensure you include your cover letter, resume and most recent university transcript. 

Applications close midnight Monday, 31 March 2025.

Want to know more? Please visit CitiPower & Powercor | Our graduate programs, or contact us directly at careers@powercor.com.au.

We encourage applications from all communities; people of all ages, genders, nationalities, abilities and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQIA+ community and people living with disability.

If you require adjustments as part of the recruitment process to accommodate your needs, please don’t hesitate to discuss these with us.

CitiPower Powercor and United Energy recognise Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their ancient and continuing connection to Country.

We work hard to ensure our organisation is inclusive and diverse. This means everyone can feel valued, trusted, authentic and safe at work.