Distribution Design Engineer

Western Power; Armadale; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Additional leave

Salary packaging

Health insurance discount

Gym membership discount

Wellness leave days

Job summary

Western Power invites a qualified electrical engineer to join our South Metro Depot team in Forrestdale. You will assess Inverter Embedded Generation connections, develop designs and estimates for distribution-network projects, and provide specialist technical input to improve outcomes and efficiency.

You will conduct investigations, support multiple work groups, and manage contract administration while ensuring contractor compliance to specifications.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering and eligibility for professional membership.
• Demonstrated engineering experience, preferably in an electrical utility.
• Experience in technical assessment of Inverter Embedded Generation (IEG) connections.
• Sound knowledge of engineering standards, regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out technical assessment of IEG connections.
• Produce/check designs and estimates for projects including materials, labour and subcontracting.
• Undertake engineering investigations and process improvements.
• Provide technical support across other work groups.
• Identify opportunities for performance improvement.
• Document variations to procedures and processes.
• Complete documentation, ordering of materials and data entry in systems.
• Undertake contract administration and review contractor work and reports.
• Respond to customer correspondence and queries from Govt departments and industry.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

IEG assessment

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

This role is based at our brand-new state-of-the-art South Metro Depot in Forrestdale, conveniently located next to Tonkin Highway. Spanning across 120,000 square meters. With the latest infrastructure and technology, the depot empowers all employees to create that perfect work-life balance whilst operating in an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Your Role in Action

• Carry out technical assessment of Inverter Embedded Generation (IEG) connections
• Produce and/or check designs and estimates for projects encompassing materials, labour, sub-contract services and costing for work associated with the Distribution Network. This will include the provision of specialist technical information
• Undertaking engineering investigations and to participate in process improvements
• Provide technical support across other work groups
• Identify opportunities for performance improvement
• Document variations to procedures, programmes and processes
• Complete all documentation, ordering of materials, entering and maintaining information in applicable computer systems
• Undertake contract administration to ensure contractor compliance to specification and identify non-conformances of contractors. This will include reviewing designs, work performance, works programs and preparing reports
• Respond to customer correspondence and answer questions from the general public, various Govt Dept’s and industry

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Eligible for corporate membership of The Institution of Engineers, Australia
• Demonstrated engineering experience, preferably in an electrical utility
• Experience in technical assessment of Inverter Embedded Generation (IEG) connections
• Sound knowledge of engineering standards, regulations and procedures preferably within a Distribution network environment
• Interaction with others requires understanding, influencing and supporting people, through applying technical knowledge or rational arguments

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 flexible 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 three wellness leave days each year.
• Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists.

Applications close on 13 November 2026.

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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