Distribution Design Engineer

Distribution Design Engineer - Perth CBD - 12 month Maximum Term Opportunity

At Western Power, we're transforming how energy is delivered across the state - and we're looking for a Distribution Design Engineer to help us make it happen.

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.

Your Role in Action

• Demonstrated ability to design overhead and underground network projects with safety, environmental, and constructability considerations.

• Good understanding of distribution design standards, regulatory requirements, and compliance.

• Ability to lead the design process from scoping to delivery within agreed timeframe and quality requirements.

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

• Ability to do quality checks on design and identify non-conformances as appropriate.

• Respond to technical queries raised by internal and external stakeholders.

• 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 Design reports for submission to the Formal Leader.

• 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.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• A Degree in electrical engineering recognised by Engineers Australia as satisfying the academic requirements for appointment as a professional engineer.

• Demonstrated experience in distribution networks design.

• Can do attitude with intents of taking ownership and accountability of the work assigned.

• Knowledge of Distribution Engineering standards, Like AS7000, AS3000, Safety in Design, Overhead and underground design guidelines.

• Proven problem-solving and analysis skills.

• Commitment to continuous improvement through developing new methods, processes, and systems.

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 three wellness leave days each year.

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

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

Applications close on 28 November 2025.

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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