Do you want to deliver work that truly matters to our community?

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 multiple exciting opportunities for Distribution Designers at our Jandakot Depot on a full time permanent basis.

About this role

As the Distribution Designer, you will be required to: To undertake engineering assessments, investigation and designs associated with Western Power or Customer facilities connected to the Distribution Network.

• Produce and/or check designs and estimates for projects encompassing materials, labour, sub-contract services and costing for work associated with the Distribution Network. This will include the provision of specialist technical information
• Undertaking engineering investigations and to participate in process improvements
• Provide technical support across other work groups
• Identify opportunities for performance improvement

About you

We are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include:

• Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering or related, with at least 4 – 6 years demonstrated engineering experience, preferably in an electrical utility
• Experience in design management
• Sound knowledge of engineering standards, regulations and procedures preferably within a Distribution network environment
• Interaction with others requires understanding, influencing and supporting people, through applying technical knowledge or rational arguments

Joining Western Power

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.

We are an employer of choice, offering our employees a range of benefits that include:

• Competitive salary plus 11% superannuation
• Flexible work arrangements that support part time work, flexible working hours and working from home arrangements
• Professional Development opportunities including training initiatives and study assistance
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme
• Access to six Employee Network Groups – First Nations, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, Diverse Sexualities and Genders, Women, People with Disability and Youth/Age – 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

Important information

We are committed to our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2021 - 2025 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.

Our recruitment process requires that all candidates who progress to the pre-employment stage must hold a police clearance issued within the last six months.

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/

Applications close on 13 June 2023.

Submit your application by clicking the ‘apply’ button.