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 Distribution Standards Engineer at our Perth CBD Office on a Permanent Full-Time basis.
Your Role in Action
- Responsible for producing distribution electrical standards, technical specifications, tender evaluations, and implementation as well as standard drawings and guidelines for design and construction.
- Take responsibility for work requiring experienced professional know-how, with minimal direction.
- Plan and coordinate activities to achieve the results and standards expected.
- Respond to changing priorities for your work.
- Work towards development of standard drawings for distribution engineering components and drive continuous improvement.
- Perform root cause problem solving in engineering standards and methods and solve underlying problems in processes or procedures.
- Work as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team. Coordinate activities and anticipate issues such that the overall project success is achieved.
- Proactively assess and communicate risks where decisions have a potential impact on others.
- Target business benefits and improved outcomes for customers, proactively driving solutions to fruition.
- Develop innovative methods or processes in Distribution Line and Cable Design.
What Makes You a Great Fit
- Degree qualification in Electrical/Civil Engineering.
- Eligible for membership of the Institution of Engineers Australia.
- Sound electrical / civil engineering experience (at least 5+ years) preferably in electrical overhead line and underground cable engineering at distribution voltages.
- At least 3 years' experience in a utility networks business.
- Detailed technical experience in distribution policies, designs and procedures and tendering process.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety.
- Strong communication skills and customer focus.
- Ability to work unsupervised and to meet strict deadlines.
- Ability to prioritise and critically assess own performance essentials.
- Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
- Ability to escalate risks and issues on time.
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 part-time work, 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 two wellness leave days each year.
- Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office, perfect for cyclists.
- On-site café available for convenient meals and refreshments throughout the day.
