Senior Distribution Design Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy industry is looking for a Senior Distribution Design Engineer to join their team in Bristol. You will be responsible for complex engineering designs and providing technical leadership while ensuring compliance with safety and industry standards. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in utility engineering and a degree in Electrical Engineering.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus 11% superannuation

Flexible work arrangements

Professional Development opportunities

Employee recognition and benefits program

Additional leave purchasing option

Salary packaging and health insurance discounts

Qualifications

• 8 – 10 years’ experience in a utility engineering company.
• Eligible for corporate membership of The Institution of Engineers, Australia.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical utility distribution design.

Responsibilities

• Undertake/coordinate/analyse/approve complex engineering designs.
• Conduct detailed engineering investigations and lead process improvements.
• Provide engineering support across other work teams.

Skills

Problem Solving

Technical Leadership

Project Management

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

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Client:

Western Power

Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom

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Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

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 two Senior Distribution Design Engineers at our Perth Office CBD on a Permanent Full-Time basis.

About this role

As the Senior Distribution Design Engineer, you will be required to undertake/coordinate/analyse/approve complex engineering designs associated with Western Power or customer facilities connected to the Distribution Network. You will conduct detailed engineering investigations and manage engineering information. You will also lead technical development and process improvements.

• Produce and/or check complex designs and estimates for projects encompassing materials and labour for work associated with the Distribution Network.
• Undertaking complex engineering investigations and lead process improvements.
• Provide engineering support across other work teams in the form of subject matter expertise relating to the integration of distribution assets into the network.
• Undertake contract administration to ensure contractor compliance to Western Power requirements. This will include reviewing outsourced designs and contractor quality and performance.
• Ensure compliance with all Western Power and obligatory standards with a strong focus on safety in design.
• Schedule and plan own daily and weekly allocated work to meet agreed targets.
• Manage queries raised by internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide training, mentoring and coaching within the team.

About you

We are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include:

• Preferably 8 – 10 years’ experience in a utility engineering company.
• Must possess a Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Eligible for corporate membership of The Institution of Engineers, Australia.
• An extensive knowledge of electrical utility distribution design, standards, policies and procedures

- Distribution overhead and underground utility network design – up to 33kV.

- Distribution plant and standards.

- Sound knowledge 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.

• Takes initiative to identify innovative new methods, processes or systems.
• Provide engineering and technical leadership.
• Have ability to complete project/assignment within specific guidelines.
• Demonstrated skills in problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Have skill in developing and maintaining work standards.
• Valid WA Driver’s License Class ‘C’ or ‘C-A’

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