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Senior Distribution Design Engineer – Permanent – South Metro Depot

The Senior Distribution Design Engineer will be responsible to undertake/coordinate/analyse/approve complex engineering designs associated with Western Power or customer facilities connected to the Distribution Network. Conduct engineering investigations and manage engineering information. Lead with technical development and process improvements.

This role is based at our brand-new state-of-the-art South Metro Depot in Forrestdale, conveniently located next to Tonkin Highway. Spanning across 120,000 square meters. With the latest infrastructure and technology, the depot empowers all employees to create that perfect work-life balance whilst operating in an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Your Role in Action

• Responsible for the production / coordination / analysis / approval of accurate project inputs and outputs for work associated with the distribution network. This will include the provision of specialist technical information.

• Complete all documentation, technical assessments, entering and maintaining of information in applicable computer systems, ensuring business processes are adhered to.

• Ensure technical compliance across the design community to design and specifications and identify non-conformances as appropriate; review designs, work performance, works programs as required.

• Respond to correspondence and queries raised by internal and external stakeholders on projects issued via the applicable corporate systems.

• Ensure appropriate change management processes are followed with an appropriate level of documentation. This can include variations to projects, procedures, programs and/or processes.

• Prepare management reports for submission to the Formal 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.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent - essential.

• Eligible for corporate membership of The Institution of Engineers, Australia.

• Extensive experience in a utility engineering company.

• An extensive knowledge of distribution standards, policies and procedures

• Distribution substation design, drafting and estimating processes.

• Power system primary plant and secondary plant/systems.

• Best practice project and work management processes.

• Sound understanding of the interactions of related disciplines impacting on distribution design, including civil/structural issues and environmental issues.

• Sound understanding of distribution construction practices and processes.

• Takes initiative to identify innovative new methods, processes or systems in the functional area

• Partners in the development and deployment of innovation and continuous improvement

• Provide technical leadership, coaching mentoring. Ensures own work and that of other contributors is to the defined standard.

By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including:

• Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.

• Flexible work arrangements to support working hours and working from home arrangements.

• 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.

• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme.

• An innovative team culture that’s enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.

• In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year.

• Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists.

• On-site café available for convenient meals and refreshments throughout the day.

• 22 weeks paid parental leave and 5 days of First Nations cultural leave to support family and cultural connections.

Applications close on 7 October 2026

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. As a WORK180-endorsed employer for women, we are proud of our commitment to inclusion. You can learn more about this through our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.

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