Senior Automation Control Systems Engineer

Senior Automation Control Systems Engineer – Permanent Full Time – Perth Office

Shape the Future of Energy with Western Power.

We’re looking for an experienced engineering professional to bring high-level expertise and innovative thinking to our transmission and distribution secondary systems. In this role, you'll be responsible for delivering advanced designs, precise settings, accurate estimates, and expert project/contract management, ensuring best practices and technical excellence in every solution.

If you’re passionate about engineering, design, and driving innovation in the energy sector, join us and be a key player in powering Western Australia’s future.

Your Role in Action  

• Applying engineering knowledge and skills to provide end to end Automation services for the Western Power network
• Develop an in-depth understanding of local and remote monitoring and control schemes for a wide range of Transmission and Distribution equipment
• Deliver quality designs associated with power system Automation and SCADA
• Configuration of control systems including industrial networks, RTU, PLCs and HMIs
• Carry out on site application engineering and system testing
• Implement cybersecurity measures to safeguard operational system against potential threats 

What Makes You a Great Fit 

• Degree in electrical or electronic engineering recognised by Engineers Australia as satisfying the academic requirements for appointment as a professional engineer
• Eligibility for corporate membership of Engineers Australia
• Extensive knowledge of transmission and distribution secondary systems concept and detailed design, and estimating processes
• Sound knowledge of power system primary and secondary facilities
• High level understanding and knowledge of engineering standards, compliance & regulations, Technical Rules and procedures applicable to secondary systems
• Detailed understanding and knowledge of current technological developments in the field of protection, automation & telecommunication

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 two wellness leave days each year.
• Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists.

• On-site café available for convenient meals and refreshments throughout the day.

Applications close on 28th March 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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