Principal Engineer

Principal Engineer   Permanent Full Time / SMD Forrestdale

We are seeking a Principal Engineer to provide strategic and operational representation with internal and external stakeholders, including contractors, while offering technical leadership and subject matter expertise in Customer Connection Services. This role involves shaping and influencing standards, policies, and work practices to ensure alignment with organisational goals and industry best practices.

As a key advisor, the Principal Engineer will provide technical input to risk management activities and support the development of robust mitigation strategies. Part of the role is to translate complex technical topics into business language.  By combining technical expertise with strategic vision, this role is ensuring that data is transformed into actionable insights that enhances decision-making, optimisation of workflows and improve performance across the function. Collaborating closely with the Head of Function, Area Managers, and non-technical staff, you will offer expert consultation and advice to drive informed decision-making and operational excellence.

If you are a proactive leader with a passion for setting technical direction and ensuring high-quality outcomes, we encourage you to join our team and make a meaningful impact.

Your Role in Action  

• Provide high level expertise and technical support, consultation, and assistance to Customer Connection Services
• Be a subject matter expert in end to end engineering and technical investigations. Make recommendations and implement long term strategic outcomes.
• Integrating assurance activity trends and findings into continuous improvement opportunities within the function
• Technical representation at Senior Management level to key stakeholders.
• Collaboration with other areas of the business and externally. Seeks the best outcomes for the business overall and engages with others to deliver collaboratively.

• Provide the core technical and engineering leadership and support for Customer Connections Services internal and external workforce.
• Understand and ensure adherence with relevant internal and external standards and regulations.
• Advance analytics, automation and strategic thinking and applying these to enhance business processes, optimise workstreams and reduce inefficiency.

 What Makes You a Great Fit 

• 15+ years of experience in engineering, with a strong background in Principal Electrical Engineering in complex environments.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering with Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status or eligible for membership under Engineers Australia.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical power systems, grid connections, and relevant industry standards.
• Deep understanding of utility connection requirements, regulatory frameworks and compliance with codes for customer connections.
• Proven ability to liaise with stakeholders, ensuring technical excellence and optimal business outcomes.
• Skilled in coaching and mentoring, fostering technical growth within teams.
• Strong risk management, quality assurance, and business process knowledge to drive operational excellence.

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.  
• 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 9 April 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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