- Design electrical distribution networks connecting to the Western Power grid
- Combine engineering design, project management and client engagement
- Applications welcomed from developing through to experienced engineers
The opportunity
We are seeking an Electrical Distribution Design Engineer to join a Perth-based team delivering electrical infrastructure for land development and other projects across Western Australia.
The position will focus on the planning and design of distribution networks connecting to the Western Power grid. Projects will include electrical infrastructure for greenfield developments, network connections and upgrades to existing sites, with some potential exposure to communications and road-lighting design.
This is an engineering design and project management role rather than a design-drafting position. You will help manage projects from initial planning through to design, documentation and approval while working closely with clients, Western Power and other project stakeholders.
The opportunity could suit a qualified engineer relatively early in their career who has gained some exposure to Western Power distribution design, or a more experienced engineer ready to take greater ownership of projects and client relationships.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Engineering planning and design for electrical distribution networks
- Developing solutions for projects connecting to the Western Power grid
- Designing electrical infrastructure for greenfield land developments
- Planning upgrades and modifications to existing electrical infrastructure
- Managing designs from initial planning through to documentation and approval
- Reviewing drawings, calculations and technical documentation
- Undertaking design and documentation quality assurance
- Managing design processes, project programs and deliverables
- Coordinating internal and external design resources
- Liaising with clients, Western Power, authorities and other stakeholders
- Resolving technical and project-delivery issues
- Contributing to the improvement of engineering and design processes
- Supporting communications and road-lighting design where required
About you
A university qualification in electrical engineering or a related engineering discipline is preferred. More importantly, you will have some practical experience in Western Power distribution design or the design of electrical distribution networks that connect to the Western Power grid.
You will ideally bring:
- Relevant industry experience
- Experience with Western Power distribution design, standards and requirements
- Familiarity with relevant distribution design software and tools
- Knowledge of Western Power land-development policies and procedures
- The ability to review and quality-check designs and technical documentation
- Confidence in client and stakeholder discussions
- Strong organisation and project-management capabilities
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- A collaborative and positive approach
- A genuine interest in developing your technical, project and client-management skills
- Solid people skills and an enjoyment of working as part of a capable team
Experience with communications infrastructure or road-lighting design, including familiarity with AS/NZS 1158, would be advantageous but is not essential.