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Distribution Design Engineer

Horizon Power
Port Hedland, WA
A$117,000-$129,000 p/a + Superannuation
Mining, Resources & Energy → Power Generation & Distribution
Full-time
On-site

Posted 21 days ago


  • Shape your career, reshape WA's energy future
  • More than 35 employee benefits including a recognition and rewards' program
  • Join an organisation that encourages diversity and inclusiveness

Shape WA's energy future and enjoy a career you can be proud of

It's an exciting time to work in the energy industry, with extensive opportunities for long-term personal and professional growth.

As we deliver energy solutions across the largest geographical area of any Australian power provider, we listen to and work with our communities, our customers and our team. We're responding to the challenges presented by a changing climate and leading the transition to a low carbon, renewable energy future.

We're privileged to work with, live alongside and respect the culture of First Nations peoples who first understood the energy of this land.

Power Systems Officer
Joining our team means you'll be an essential part of our community. As our Power Systems Officer, you are preferred to be based in Port Hedland or Karratha and responsible for customer funded project engineering design within the Region.

This requires familiarity in typical engineering design process, standards, policies, design tools and customer service while working collaboratively with district personnel to deliver compliant cost-effective engineering design and customer service excellence.

This is a permanent full-time position.

Your role will:

  • Applying international, Australian standards and Horizon Power engineering standards and policies in engineering calculations and designs
  • Producing distribution network engineering design drawings for customer funded projects
  • Producing bill of materials for customer funded projects
  • Depending on situations, occasionally review distribution network engineering design drawings and bill of materials
  • Visiting work site for engineering design works
  • Frequently interacting with construction crew, logistic officers, contractor coordinators and customer service team members
  • Travel if required

You will:

  • Must have an electrical trade qualification and or an Advanced Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • Must be eligible for Engineers Australia membership
  • Must possess WA Driver's Licence Class 'C' or 'C-A'
  • Must have some experience in distribution (240V to 33kV) overhead and underground network design experience in electricity utility industry
  • Must be proficient with MS Office 365
  • Significant technical experience in the utility networks business, including appropriate industry licenses or certificates of competency
  • Preferably electricity utility design experience in Western Australia
  • Preferably completed construction induction training and possess the White Card
  • Preferably familiar with Safety in Design
  • Preferably familiar with design related environmental issues
  • Preferably with Microstation PowerDraft software experience or similar
  • Preferably with Poles & Wires software experience
  • Preferably with Low Voltage (LV Design) software experience
  • Preferably with Ellipse software experience
  • Preferably with customer service and negotiation experience

Our employees enjoy real rewards and recognition including:

  • Working on impressive renewable energy projects across WA
  • Helping to create a connected and thriving WA
  • An extensive rewards and recognition program
  • Access to our award-winning health and wellbeing program
  • Flexible working arrangements

Our workplace culture is created through every interaction, every experience and everything we do.
Across our organisation, we recognise and reward people and offer work that works with you. We're committed to equality and celebrate the diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all characteristics that make our Horizon Power team so special. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

If you want more amazing reasons of why Horizon Power should be your employer of choice, check our careers page to find out more. https://www.horizonpower.com.au/about-us/careers/

Are you ready for something that's bigger than a job?

If you're excited about the opportunity to join our Horizon Power team and make a real difference in the energy future of WA, we want to hear from you.

Click 'Apply' below to get started and attach a cover letter outlining your qualifying skills and experience.

Applications close on 10 March 2025.

Please note: In some cases, we need to close the advertising earlier than the closing date - so don't miss your chance!


About Horizon Power

Bentley, WA, Australia
Mining, Resources & Energy
501-1000 employees

We serve customers across a service area of around 2.3 million square kms. We’re working in and with our communities to transition to a renewable energy future to provide reliable and affordable electricity to WA. We’re exploring a range of specialised solutions such as microgrids for communities, more opportunities for household and businesses to access renewable energy and more choices related to sustainable transport such as electric vehicles.

More than 200 of our own team and their families live and work in the regional and remote communities we serve. Our people are dedicated to delivering cleaner, reliable energy solutions to support regional growth and vibrant communities.

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