Senior Project Engineer

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Senior Project Engineer:
Permanent Full Time / SMD Office

The Western Power strategy is driven by an ambitious and forward-focused vision:
Working together to power a cleaner energy future. It acknowledges the collective effort involved in this exciting and challenging phase of WA's energy transition, in which Western Power plays a key role. We are embarking on a journey towards a brighter, more sustainable future. Join us and be at the forefront of powering change.

What you will be doing:

This position is accountable for managing and delivering engineering and design projects for the successful delivery of high-quality, cost-efficient designs, using integrated, optimised engineering &
project management techniques and methodologies.

• Effectively manage safety-in-design risk to as low as reasonably practicable, through the active use of safety-in-design principles and practices and in line with Western Power's Electricity Network Safety Management System
• Lead, from a technical perspective, engineering professionals to provide a coordinated design service
• Accountable for ensuring that project scope is fit-for-purpose;
  negotiate, set, and monitor design project performance (cost, quality, time, risk, resources)
• Manage design regulatory and legislative compliance, reporting non-compliances where necessary
• Relentlessly drive continuous improvement, utilisation of standard designs (and updating thereof) to achieve sustained delivered value, while seamlessly contributing to the overall business
• Manage own performance to improve personal effectiveness, while proactively providing technical guidance and coaching to design engineers
• Where design work is outsourced, undertake contract management of outsourced design contractors against established frameworks. Identify contractor technical areas for improvement and contribute to development and coaching of design contractors

What you will get from the role:

Western Power isn't just a workplace;
it's a community where innovation thrives, safety is paramount, and support is always at hand. We celebrate diversity and champion inclusivity, offering a range of benefits such as:

• Competitive salary plus 11% superannuation/pension
• Professional Development opportunities including training initiatives
• 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

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, theLGBTQI+ community.

The skills and experience you will have:

We are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include:

• A degree in an engineering discipline
• Eligibility for corporate membership of the Institution of Engineers Australia
• Extensive and broad engineering experience and expertise in design, operation, and maintenance of electricity networks
• Project management experience in a utility, design consulting, or industrial environment
• Sound understanding of the interactions of related disciplines impacting on distribution substation and lines design, including civil/structural issues, environmental issues, and safety issues.
• Experience of best practice project management and work management processes
• Demonstrated technical leadership and technical coaching experience.
• Sound understanding of risk management and its application to safety-in-design
• Valid WA Driver's License Class 'C' or 'C-A'
• Knowledge of the UDS, WAPC regulatory compliance, and Technical Rules and in-depth Knowledge of Australian Standards including AS2067, AS7000, AS3000, AS4853 and AS3000

Important information about Western Power:

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.

Please note that the final stages of our recruitment process require completed Background &
Assessment Checks. Thisincludes a current police clearance (issued within the last six months), checks on documentation and references which verify your identity and qualifications, and a medical assessment.

Join us and play a part in powering the future of Western Australia.

What to expect from our interview process:

The recruitment process will involve the below stages:

• First interview

Applications close on 02/07/2024

Submit your application by clicking the 'apply' button.