Engineering Team Leader

Substation Engineering Team Leader – Permanent Full Time – Perth CBD

Lead the future of substation design in WA’s energy transformation 

We're looking for a forward-thinking engineering leader to drive our Substation Design team—bringing together deep technical expertise and strong leadership to drive the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of critical energy infrastructure.

This is an opportunity to shape how substations are designed at scale, mentor a high-performing team, and influence the technical direction of some of Western Australia’s most significant energy projects. If you're ready to lead with impact, optimise engineering outcomes, and contribute to a more sustainable energy future, this role is for you.

Your Role in Action  

• Manage and deliver substation design standards, concept designs and estimates to meet relevant regulatory and standard requirements.
• Champion cross training of all staff within Substation Design.
• Lead the planning, scoping, scheduling, coordination, design and engineering of relevant design projects.
• Deliver project specific designs across all required areas of expertise including primary, secondary and civil/structural / customer disciplines ensuring all designs are safe, reliable and affordable.
• Manage and provide relevant specifications, standards, manuals and systems for the responsible area.
• Manage and develop quality feedback systems
• Develop and implement standard designs, templates, engineering guides and specifications resulting in safe, reliable and affordable designs.
• Contribute to and support risk management.
• Contribute to and support the optimisation of capital expenditure through efficient and effective engineering design.
• Contribute to and support the development and maintenance of design standards and planning criteria.
• Continuously manage and develop talent of employees through effective execution of employee performance outcomes through established systems and processes

What Makes You a Great Fit 

• Degree in Engineering, eligible for corporate membership of the institution of Engineers Australia
• In-depth knowledge and extensive experience of policies, procedures, standards and regulations related to substation design
• Good knowledge of primary plant specifications and their application
• Skills and capability in front-line management, work management, design coordination and ability to schedule tasks and resources to meet project requirements
• Understanding risk management and its application within business
• In-depth knowledge and extensive experience of policies, procedures, standards and regulations related to substation design
• Good knowledge of primary plant specifications and their application
• Skills and capability in front-line management, work management, design coordination and ability to schedule tasks and resources to meet project requirements

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.

Applications close on 23rd May 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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