Distribution Design Engineer

Overview

Design safe, efficient, cost-effective overhead and underground distribution networks.

Key Responsibilities

• change management
• work scheduling
• compliance
• technical queries
• documentation
• design reports

Tasks

Based in our Perth CBD office, you’ll join a collaborative and supportive Design team responsible for delivering safe, efficient, cost effective and innovative design solutions for Western Power’s Network. -Ensure appropriate change management processes are followed with an appropriate level of documentation. This can include variations to projects, procedures, programs and/or processes. -Schedule and plan own daily and weekly allocated work in order to meet agreed targets. -Ensure compliance with all Western Power standard, quality, legal and contractual requirements as appropriate. -Respond to technical queries raised by internal and external stakeholders. -Complete all documentation, technical assessments, entering and maintaining of information in applicable computer systems, ensuring business processes are adhered to. -Prepare Design reports for submission to the Formal Leader.

Requirements

• electrical degree
• problem solving
• design leadership
• quality checks
• distribution design
• as7000

What You Bring

-A Degree in electrical engineering recognised by Engineers Australia as satisfying the academic requirements for appointment as a professional engineer. -Ability to do quality checks on design and identify non-conformances as appropriate. -Good understanding of distribution design standards, regulatory requirements, and compliance. -Proven problem-solving and analysis skills. -Ability to lead the design process from scoping to delivery within agreed timeframe and quality requirements. -Demonstrated ability to design overhead and underground network projects with safety, environmental, and constructability considerations. -Knowledge of Distribution Engineering standards, Like AS7000, AS3000, Safety in Design, Overhead and underground design guidelines. -Demonstrated experience in distribution networks design.

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Benefits

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. -Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership. -Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements. -Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression. -An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme. -22 weeks paid parental leave and 5 days of First Nations cultural leave to support family and cultural connections. -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. -The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year.

About Western Power

-Focus on modernizing infrastructure with smart grid technology to enhance reliability and reduce outages. -Key role in connecting renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, to promote cleaner energy solutions. -Typical projects include construction and maintenance of substations, distribution lines, and cutting-edge technology integration. -Noteworthy projects involve automated fault detection systems and grid resilience initiatives for extreme weather events.

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