Senior Automation Control Systems Engineer – Permanent Full Time – Perth Office

Shape the Future of Energy with Western Power.

We’re looking for an experienced engineering professional to bring high-level expertise and innovative thinking to our transmission and distribution secondary systems. In this role, you'll be responsible for delivering advanced designs, precise settings, accurate estimates, and expert project/contract management, ensuring best practices and technical excellence in every solution.

If you’re passionate about engineering, design, and driving innovation in the energy sector, join us and be a key player in powering Western Australia’s future.

Your Role in Action

• Applying engineering knowledge and skills to provide end to end Automation services for the Western Power network
• Develop an in-depth understanding of local and remote monitoring and control schemes for a wide range of Transmission and Distribution equipment
• Deliver quality designs associated with power system Automation and SCADA
• Configuration of control systems including industrial networks, RTU, PLCs and HMIs
• Carry out on site application engineering and system testing
• Implement cybersecurity measures to safeguard operational system against potential threats

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Degree in electrical or electronic engineering recognised by Engineers Australia as satisfying the academic requirements for appointment as a professional engineer
• Eligibility for corporate membership of Engineers Australia
• Extensive knowledge of transmission and distribution secondary systems concept and detailed design, and estimating processes
• Sound knowledge of power system primary and secondary facilities
• High level understanding and knowledge of engineering standards, compliance & regulations, Technical Rules and procedures applicable to secondary systems
• Detailed understanding and knowledge of current technological developments in the field of protection, automation & telecommunication

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 part time work, 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 two wellness leave days each year.
• Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists.
• On-site café available for convenient meals and refreshments throughout the day.