Senior Distribution Design Engineer

Do you want to deliver work that truly matters to our community?

There's never been a better time to join the energy industry! At Western Power we're working towards our vision for a clean energy future and we're looking for diverse, passionate people to join our team of world leading experts.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Distribution Design Engineer at South Metro Depot (Forrestdale) on a Permanent Full-Time basis.

About this role

As the Senior Distribution Design Engineer, you will be required to undertake/ coordinate/ analyse/approve complex engineering designs associated with Western Power or customer facilities connected to the Distribution Network. To Undertake engineering investigations and to lead process improvements. Including:

• Production / coordination / analysis / approval of designs and quotes for major projects encompassing materials, labour, sub-contract services and costing for work associated with the distribution network. This will include the provision of specialist technical information.
• Complete all documentation, ordering of materials, entering and maintaining of information in applicable computer systems, ensuring business processes are adhered to.
• Ensure contractor compliance to design and specifications and identify non-conformances of contractors; review designs, work performance, works programs.
• Respond to correspondence and queries raised by customers, construction and maintenance crews and other stakeholders on quotes issued via DQM.
• Ensure all variations to projects, procedures, programs and processes are documented.
• Prepare management reports for submission to the Team Leader.
• Schedule and plan own daily and weekly allocated work in order to meet agreed targets.
• Provide high level technical support and guidance to team members and other work groups in the form of specialist advice on all aspects of the integration of distribution assets into the network.
• Ensure compliance with all Western Power standard, quality, legal and contractual requirements.
• Lead by example to continuously improve health and safety performance via a strong focus on safety in design.
• Plan and coordinate activities to achieve the results, standards and budget as expected.
• Set priorities for your own work and other contributors. Assist the team leader in balancing resources and assessing project priorities.
• Provide extensive mentoring and coaching within the section and to the wider Western Power community.
• Foster a commitment to exceptional customer service from all team members

About you

We are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include:

• A degree in electrical engineering recognised by Engineers Australia as satisfying the academic requirements for appointment as a professional engineer - essential
• Preferably 8 to 10 years extensive experience in the design of distribution networks.
• Sound understanding of the interactions of related disciplines impacting on Distribution Design, including civil/structural and environmental issues.
• Sound knowledge of Distribution Engineering standards, regulations and procedures applicable to the Section and Stream is necessary.

Joining Western Power

Our people play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional service to the communities in which we operate.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, women, young & mature age workers, the LGBTQI+ community.

We are an employer of choice, offering our employees a range of benefits that include:

• Competitive salary plus 11% superannuation
• Flexible work arrangements that support part time work, flexible working hours and working from home arrangements
• Professional Development opportunities including training initiatives and study assistance
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme
• Access to five Employee Network Groups - First Nations, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, Diverse Sexualities and Genders, Women, and People with Disability - which celebrate and communicate the diversity of our workforce and connect diversity and inclusion to our broader business activities
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership

Important information

We are committed to our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2021 - 2027 and ensuring that people with disability have equal opportunities to gain and maintain employment with Western Power. It is strongly encouraged that people with a disability who meet the inherent requirements of the position description apply for this role.

We are also proud to have launched our Innovate RAP in Mar 2022 (Reconciliation Action Plan). Our Innovate RAP outlines our commitment to the Reconciliation journey in WA.

Our recruitment process requires that all candidates who progress to the pre-employment stage must hold a police clearance issued within the last six months.

Join us and play a part in powering the future of Western Australia.

To find out more about us please visit https://www.westernpower.com.au/about/

Applications close on 5 April 2024

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