Senior Telecommunications Engineer

Senior Telecommunications Engineer: Permanent Full-Time / Perth CBD

The Western Power strategy is driven by an ambitious and forward-focused vision: Working together to power a cleaner energy future. It acknowledges the collective effort involved in this exciting and challenging phase of WA's energy transition, in which Western Power plays a key role. We are embarking on a journey towards a brighter, more sustainable future. Join us and be at the forefront of powering change.

The team/department:

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Telecommunications Engineer within Western Power's Telecommunications Design team located at Western Power Head Office, Perth, on a permanent full-time basis.

What you will be doing:

As Senior Telecommunications Engineer you will be accountable for developing and applying your specialist design capabilities to deliver competitive concept and detailed designs, design contract management and consulting services associated with Western Power's operational telecommunications systems. These accountabilities include:

• Producing concept and detailed operational telecommunications designs of high complexity in support of the development of Western Power's Transmission and Distribution networks, coordinating with other specialist internal Western Power design teams

• Prepare detailed engineering specifications, analyse tenders, manage external design contracts and initiate purchasing of equipment

• Provide Telecommunications Engineering consultancy advice to internal stakeholders and external customers to assist them in options analysis, risk analysis, scope definition and project implementation

• Prepare telecommunications design scopes and manage the design contract process to successfully deliver outsourced concept and detailed designs produced by external design service providers operating from Western Power's professional engineering services panel

• Contribute to the assessment and integration of new technologies applicable to operational telecommunications systems;

• Apply Safety in Design principles in the preparation of all concept and detailed design activities

• Provide technical leadership and coaching to colleagues working in graduate and experienced design roles

• Deliver services to commercially competitive standards for technical excellence, safety, environmental quality, cost and customer satisfaction

What you will get from the role:

Western Power isn't just a workplace; it's a community where innovation thrives, safety is paramount, and support is always at hand. We celebrate diversity and champion inclusivity, offering a range of benefits such as:

• Competitive salary plus 11% superannuation/pension
• Professional Development opportunities including training initiatives
• 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

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.

Check out our website for more information on our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, including our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.

The skills and experience you will have:

We are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include:

• Degree in electrical or electronic engineering recognised by Engineers Australia as satisfying the academic requirements for appointment as a professional engineer
• Eligibility for corporate membership of Engineers Australia
• Extensive knowledge of operational telecommunications systems, concept, detailed design, and cost estimation processes
• Sound knowledge of power system primary and secondary facilities including Protection and Automation systems
• High level understanding and knowledge of engineering standards, compliance & regulations, Technical Rules and procedures applicable to secondary systems
• Detailed understanding and knowledge of current technological developments in the field of operational telecommunications
• Valid WA Driver's License Class ‘C' or ‘C-A'

Important information about Western Power:

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.

Please note that the final stages of our recruitment process require completed Background & Assessment Checks. This includes a current police clearance (issued within the last six months), checks on documentation and references which verify your identity and qualifications, and a medical assessment.

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/

What to expect from our interview process:

The recruitment process will involve the below stages:

• First interview

Applications close on 23 July 2024

Submit your application by clicking the ‘apply' button.