Solar Engineering jobs

Melbourne, VIC, AU, 3000

• Learn, excel and join a great team gaining valuable engineering skills
• Work for an AAGE Top Intern Program 2026 winner renowned for innovation
• A paid Vacation Program that really stands out from the rest!

We are currently seeking energized, innovative and driven Electrical/Electronic, Mechatronic and Telecommunication Engineering students in their penultimate year of study to join our team.

Who are we?

CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy own and operate the electricity distribution networks servicing 2 million customers located across 65% of Victoria.

Knowing that we are responsible for providing an essential service upon which thousands of lives and businesses depend, is a sure-fire way to feel valued and deeply connected to the community. It's an extremely rewarding experience, being able to harness the best technologies to help integrate renewables into the network and drive progress on climate change.

Working with us means you are part of a bigger team that cares for our people and communities, united under a strong sense of purpose and values. In return, we’ve committed that we’ll always offer a safe working environment, where everyone feels welcome, respected and supported.

These are some of the most compelling reasons our people choose to build their careers with us. But there's plenty more!

Our people are at the frontline in developing and implementing innovative technologies and solutions necessary for the future of our industry not only in Victoria but globally. Using advanced analytics, knowledge built through years of practical expertise, partnerships with leading researchers, and the courage to experiment, our people are proud to be disruptive influencers amongst the electricity industry. Through Beon Energy Solutions, we’re also developing large-scale solar and wind farms, as well as building major power infrastructure. We’re making powerful changes for the better, in supporting customers to choose how they generate, store, share and use power.

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

What are we offering?

Applications are now being accepted from Electrical/Electronic, Mechatronic and Telecommunication Engineering students (or those with double degrees partnered with other disciplines) within their penultimate year who are motivated to join our 12-week paid 2026/2027 Summer Vacation Program. Most roles are based at our Melbourne (CBD) head office, however we also have opportunities that are based in our Glen Waverley, Bendigo, Ballarat or Geelong offices.

This is your opportunity to learn from industry experts and apply your knowledge to real-world engineering challenges. Our program will give you firsthand experience working on diverse technical projects that support Australia's energy transition. We have places available within our Network Planning, Network Communications, Secondary Assets and Design teams, where you will work alongside highly skilled professionals, solving problems and delivering outcomes.

You’ll be supported in a workplace that's both dynamic and welcoming and where there's a focus on inclusivity, collaboration, and rewarding the individual and their aspirations.

Why us?

After completing our Vacation Program, you will be shortlisted to apply for our Graduate Program, which could lead to a permanent opportunity in our business.

We proudly strive to provide a safe, inclusive and sustainable environment where all our people feel respected, valued and supported to bring their whole selves to work.

With an embedded Inclusion & Diversity Strategy and initiatives like our Women in Power networking group, and Sparkle, our LGBTIQ+ 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 https://work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/powercor

Our greatest priority is the health, safety and wellbeing of our people and the communities we operate within. This includes their physical safety – ensuring everyone gets home safely every day – as well as their psychological safety, by ensuring everyone has the resources and support needed to achieve a work-life balance and be the best they can be.

To be eligible, you’ll need to:

• Have the right to work in Australia
• Be a student in your penultimate year of a Bachelor of Engineering degree or double degree, with an expected graduation date in 2027.
• Be available for 12 weeks of full-time work between November 2026 and February 2027

Apply now!

Include your resume, cover letter and most recent university transcript and apply now via our Careers site. All of these documents must be attached for your application to be considered.

Applications close midnight 23 August 2026.

Want to know more? Take a look at our website: https://www.powercor.com.au/careers or contact us at careers@powercor.com.au.

We encourage applications from all communities; people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ 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.