Principal Engineer - Electrical Field Support
Principal Engineer - Electrical Field Support
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Job Description
Water Corporation is recognised globally for our performance and innovation to secure water supplies for Western Australia in a changing climate. Were driven tomanage water services sustainably to make WA a great place to live and invest. A role at Water Corporation can unlock the door to ongoing long term career development opportunities; we also support training and development flexible work arrangements health and lifestyle programs and generous company benefits. If you share our commitment then consider Water Corporation as the next step in your career.
About the role
We have a permanent opportunity for a Principal Engineer joining our engineering team youll undertake a quality planning definition and verification coordination service for an electrical compliance function and provide centre of expertise technical support and advice for operational infrastructure assets. Based in our Leederville office this role will be reporting to our Team Leader Mechanical & Electrical Field Support.
Real benefits that matter
- Real flexibility with options to work from home 9day fortnight flexible work hours
- Two wellbeing days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good
- Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
- Generous cocontribution superannuation scheme offering up to 15.5. This includes 11.5 standard employer contribution plus an additional 2 employer cocontribution that matches your own 2 contribution.
- Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave
Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.
What the role will involve
- Develop maintain and manage Water Corporations processes systems standards and procedures for high voltage switching practices to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
- Provide expert advice to and liaise with internal customers external suppliers service agencies consultants industry regulators and agencies in relation to High Voltage electrical compliance
- Represent Water Corporation in consultations and negotiations with the regulator and network operators in relation to High Voltage Electrical Compliance
- Undertake and coordinate complex investigations conceptual planning and financial analysis for assessment development and remedial works of operational infrastructure assets
- Provide expert engineering advice in relation to the performance of operational infrastructure assets
- Provide specialist technical input to the development and review of our procedures guidelines and standards for electrical infrastructure assets
- Provide advice and consultancy in relation to the definition design procurement and close out of major projects electrical power control power instrumentation and high voltage projects
Key skills and experience
Youll hold a degree level qualification in electrical engineering along with experience with high voltage assets designs and maintenance Previous accredited training in HV switching is highly desirable. Youll also have knowledge of water related infrastructure assets electrical networks overhead / underground HV operation and maintenance and application of indoor and overhead HV switch operations. Your demonstrated leadership skills ability to collaborate negotiate and influence both senior internal and external stakeholders will ensure success in this role.
Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.
As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete preemployment screening which may include a medical qualification check police clearance and Australian working rights check.
Applications close Friday 25th April 2025
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace
Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.
We encourage applications from every background including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with disability women youth LGBTQIA folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Applicants with disability who require adjustments or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process can contact a Recruitment Officer or. To read our diversity and inclusion statement please visit our website
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full Time
