Senior Project Engineer - Automation Projects

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 an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Engineer - Automation Projects at Western Power Perth Office CBD on a Permanent Full-Time basis.

About this role

As the Senior Project Engineer you will be accountable for undertaking complex program/project planning and engage in relevant activities for the successful outsourcing of engineering and design work associated with Western Power or third-party facilities connected to the Network.

To assist in relevant project selection, conduct engineering investigations and to lead process improvements where required.

People

• Maintaining a safe working environment.
• Continuous improvement and innovation within the team.
• The sharing of technical knowledge and information.
• Developing and improving own personal effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Developing and nurturing those engineers in lower-level positions through imparting knowledge.

Scheduling

• Schedule, plan and track outsourced project activities to meet targets and deadlines.
• Provide support to project management plans
• Support the work of team members.

Technical

• Undertaking complex program/project planning and engage in relevant activities for the successful outsourcing of engineering and design work associated with Western Power or third-party facilities connected to the Network.
• Develop technical Scope of Work (SoW) for outsourced contracts.
• Manage and maintain the technical queries register.
• Manage the external consultants to ensure compliance with drafting standards, applicable engineering codes, practices, policies, performance standards, and specifications.
• Perform data extraction for projects in applicable computer systems.
• Liaise with key stakeholders to resolve project issues and ensure the success delivery of the project.
• Provide technical support and guidance to team members in the form of specialist advice on outsourced projects.
• Support the team in ensuring the external consultants submit deliverables that are fit for purpose and to a high quality.
• Ensure the external consultants are completing the work within the agreed project budget and seeking approvals for variations where necessary.
• Assist with approving of invoices from external consultants.
• Identify, analyse, and develop improvements to procedures and processes.

About you 

We are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include:

• Must possess a Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Eligible for corporate membership of The Institution of Engineers, Australia.
• At least 8 to 10 years’ extensive experience in an engineering discipline, preferably within a utility engineering company.
• A sound knowledge of distribution standards, policies and procedures is required. This might include the following depending on requirements.

• Distribution substation design, drafting
• Power system primary plant and secondary plant/systems.
• Complex engineering program development, planning, and designs

• Sound understanding of the interactions of related disciplines impacting on distribution design, including civil/structural issues and environmental issues.
• Sound understanding of distribution construction practices and processes.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal
• Ability to engage with external consultant and stakeholders

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 five Employee Network Groups – First Nations, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, Diverse Sexualities and Genders, Women, and People with Disability – 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 - 2027 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.

We are also proud to have launched our Innovate RAP in Mar 2022 (Reconciliation Action Plan). Our Innovate RAP outlines our commitment to the Reconciliation journey in WA.

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 17 May 2024

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