Engineering Team Leader

Engineering Team Leader – Permanent Full Time – Perth CBD

Are you ready to lead a dynamic team of engineering professionals in shaping the future of distribution networks?

We’re looking for an experienced Engineering Team Leader to oversee the design and delivery of cutting-edge distribution network solutions. In this key role, you’ll drive innovative designs that ensure safety, reliability, and affordability, all while supporting capacity expansion, asset replacement, and reliability improvements. You’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality designs and standards that align with regulatory requirements and elevate performance across the network.

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to delivering impactful, long-lasting solutions for the future of energy.

Your Role in Action  

• Lead the planning, scoping, scheduling, and coordination of team activities related to the design and engineering of distribution network systems (including SPS).
• Provide technical support and guidance to the team members.
• Manage and develop quality feedback systems.
• Implement an integrated program to develop standard designs, templates, guidelines and specifications leading to 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.
• Manage talent through effective execution of employee performance outcomes through established system and processes and the ongoing development of employees.

 What Makes You a Great Fit 

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent, eligible for corporate membership of the institution of Engineers Australia
• In depth knowledge of distribution network design, project management, policies and procedures.
• In depth knowledge of asset management principles, specifications, standards, and material selection for distribution network systems.
• Skills and capability in front line management, work management, design coordination and ability to schedule tasks and resources to meet project requirements.
• In depth knowledge of field activities including construction, commissioning, estimating, operations and maintenance of the network.
• An understanding of risk management and its application within the business
• Strong leadership, influencing, communication and interpersonal skills
• Extensive experience in an electricity utility business associated with the design and construction of Distribution Network Infrastructure.
• Valid WA Driver’s License Class ‘C’ or ‘C-A’

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

Applications close on 2 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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