Head of Engineering & Design

Head of Engineering & Design - Permanent Full Time / Perth CBD Office

Step into a defining leadership role where your engineering expertise will directly enable Western Australia’s clean energy future.

As Head of Engineering & Design at Western Power, you will shape the state’s energy transformation by driving the engineering strategy that supports our transition to a decarbonised grid. Leading a highly capable team, you will design the next generation of transmission and distribution infrastructure that integrates renewables and enables grid innovation. With nearly $12 billion in assets and a workforce of 3,500, Western Power plays a critical role in delivering safe, reliable energy to over two million Western Australians. You will be at the heart of complex, high-impact projects that power the future of the state.

Reporting to the Executive Manager – Asset Management, you will balance technical depth with commercial acumen. Your leadership will guide a multidisciplinary team, influence key stakeholders, and shape strategic decisions — all while maintaining a strong focus on safety, reliability, and long-term sustainability.

Your Role in Action 

• Lead engineering design strategy to accelerate Western Power’s decarbonisation and renewable integration.
• Deliver commercially optimised design solutions that maximise capital efficiency and asset value.
• Engage key stakeholders to align engineering outcomes with evolving energy policy and market demands.
• Oversee technical standards and innovation to ensure safety, reliability, and adoption of emerging technologies.
• Build and lead a high-performing team focused on technical excellence and commercial impact.

What Makes You a Great Fit 

• Extensive expertise in engineering design, project management, and related policies within complex, regulated environments.
• Proven success leading business units that deliver quality outcomes on schedule and within budget.
• Strong experience managing large, multidisciplinary teams with accountability for contracts and project delivery.
• Deep knowledge of field operations, including construction, commissioning, estimating, and maintenance.
• Sound understanding of risk and compliance management applied to business strategy and operations.
• Outstanding leadership, communication, and influencing skills to drive collaboration and performance.

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.

Applications close on 15th August 2025

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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