Senior Project Engineer

6 months ago

Bristol, United Kingdom Western Power Full time

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 at Perth Office CBD on a Permanent Full-Time basis.


About this role

As the Senior Project Engineer you will be accountable for undertaking complex engineering program development, planning and designs associated with Western Power or third-party facilities connected to the Distribution Network.

To assist in relevant project selection, conduct engineering investigations and to lead process improvements where required. You will also be required to:

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 or plan own daily and weekly allocated work to meet targets Provide support to project management plans Support the work of team members. Provide technical support across other work groups

Technical

Undertaking complex engineering program development, planning and designs associated with Western Power or third-party facilities connected to the Distribution Network Identify, analyse, and develop opportunities for performance improvement Document improvements and variations to procedures, programmes, and processes Assist Western Power’s participation in the selection process for assigned projects. Manage the external consultants during project design stage to ensure compliance with drafting standards, technical, legal, regulatory, and best practice requirements. Manage the technical queries register during the design stage. Produce material list for each project and provide technical support during the construction stage. Perform data extraction for projects in applicable computer systems. Respond to key stakeholders (such as Government Departments and Local Government Authorities etc) and customers, on design/project issues for relevant projects. Providing technical support and guidance to team members in the form of specialist advice on all aspects of the integration of distribution assets into the network. Developing and maintaining technical Scope of Work (SoW) for outsourced design contracts. Assist project team members maintain the technical quires register during construction.


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

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