Thrive in a dynamic role as you shape WA’s water future. We are looking for people who are inspired to find better solutions, so together we can shape WA’s water future. At Water Corporation, we pride ourselves on being more than just a workplace. Our community is made up of committed and energetic individuals who prioritise a healthy work-life balance and embrace a diverse and vibrant culture.
About the role
Our Assets Planning & Delivery Group have a permanent opportunity for a Principal Engineer - Electrical Design to work within our diverse and supportive engineering team. You will undertake quality planning, definition, design and commissioning coordination services, providing a centre of expertise technical support and advice in process planning, definition, design and construction. This role will be based in our Leederville office, reporting to the Team Leader - Electrical Design.
What the role will involve
- Plan and manage the development and delivery of complex designs and reports for the solution of engineering problems using in-house or external resources
- Examine tenders and make recommendations
- Prepare briefs for the engagement of consultants, evaluate consultant proposals and report appropriate conclusions and recommendations
- Manage the planning, definition and design of projects by consultants and review outputs and performance for conformity to requirements, appropriate design criteria, client requirements and to agreed time and cost
- Provide advice to and liaise with internal customers, external suppliers, service agencies, consultants, industry regulators and agencies
- Represent the Water Corporation in consultations and negotiations with Government agencies, local authorities, consultants, developers and community groups
Real benefits that matter
- Real flexibility with options to work from home, and flexible work hours
- Two well-being 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
- Take advantage of our co-contribution superannuation scheme: Receive a 12% employer contribution and enjoy an additional 2% employer co-contribution when you elect to salary sacrifice 2%
- 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
About you
You’ll hold a degree-level qualification in engineering, supported by substantial experience in engineering design and construction. With expert knowledge of engineering principles and practices, you bring a high level of technical capability to complex project environments. You have detailed understanding of statutory requirements, regulations and national standards governing the design, approval and development of electrical systems for water-related infrastructure assets.
Your strong analytical skills enable you to assess & evaluate engineering and economic effectiveness, providing clear, well‑reasoned recommendations, along with knowledge of water-related infrastructure assets and systems, you deliver practical, and innovative solutions 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.
Applications close Sunday 1st February 2025
As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.
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.
We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.
Applicants with disability who require adjustments during the recruitment process including an alternative format of the application form, can contact a Recruitment Officer at [email protected] or 08 9420 2000. To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website
