Senior Project Development Engineer

13 hours ago

Australia Western Power Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

This is an excellent opportunity to join our Customer Portfolio Development team and become part of Western Power's Major Customer Decarbonisation taskforce. We are accountable for developing solutions to customer-initiated projects and ensuring the most prudent option is selected and delivered in line with approved Business Cases.

We are seeking a skilled and highly motivated Senior Project Development Engineer to join our team based in the Perth CBD.

An eligible candidate will have a proven track record in managing large-scale, technically challenging projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, and collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines. Your technical expertise, combined with your ability to manage projects cost-time-quality, engage key stakeholders, balance competing priorities, and drive project delivery within stringent deadlines, will be critical to your success in this role.

As a Senior Project Development Engineer, you'll challenge and influence technical solutions, ensuring alignment with the highest standards of engineering and regulatory compliance.

In preparation for project execution, you will initiate investments in accordance with Western Power's Investment Governance Framework (IGF) and develop business cases to justify investment decisions based on sound assessment of relevant financial, commercial, regulatory and risk considerations.

Your Role in Action  

Develop clear, well-constructed Business Cases to support approval of recommended solutions.Coordinate and lead Joint Planning Teams to explore and analyse project options, identifying the optimal solutions.Demonstrate a collaborative approach to decision making.Develop and collate robust and detailed documentation to support investment decisions.Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders for timely framing of decisions and/or contracts relating to complex major customer connections and line relocations projects.Ensure appropriate and robust commercial solutions having regard to risk implications and all engineering requirements.At all times, ensure your projects are compliant to Western Power Investment Governance Framework (IGF), Major Customer Connection process (MCCP) and other relevant policies, standard, guidelines.Be responsible and accountable for the production and management of accurate capital budget requirements associated with complex projects.Appropriate escalation of issues within the area. Ensure all critical systems (OPPM, CMS and Primavera P6) are kept up to date and as accurate as required to reflect project status, financial information and customer relationship.Apply the Regulatory and Technical rules, policies and guidelines to develop the customer projects.Provide high quality data and forecasts with respect to investment proposals.Provide mentoring to junior engineers and specialists.Take a balanced, holistic approach to solve complex challenged.

What Makes You a Great Fit 

Degree Qualification in Engineering (Electrical preferred).Eligibility to CPEng status by Engineers Australia.At least 10 + years of broad engineering and project management expertise with demonstrated experiences covering the following:
  • Design, operation and maintenance of electricity transmission and / or distribution networks.
  • Management of transmission and/or distribution networks projects throughout their life cycle.
  • Economic and financial evaluation techniques.
  • Strong understanding of project management framework, risk, commercial, compliance and resource management.
  • Sound project management knowledge aligned with PMBOK principles including scope, schedule, cost, quality, risks and stakeholder management.
  • Well-developed written, verbal and presentation / communications skills
  • Proficient in using Primavera P6, MS Project and other Microsoft Office 365 applications.
  • Sound knowledge of business practices and policies as appropriate
  • The ability to apply a balanced approach to all issues faced which are complex and rarely have one solution
  • Possess a leadership mindset and thrive in collaborative teamwork environments.
  • Ability to build and maintain excellent internal and external relationship at a senior level.
  • The incumbent must be able to think and act broadly across the issues faced.

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.

Applications close on 11 November 2025

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. Find out more about our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan. 

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