Distribution Manager

Join the Energy Revolution with a Global Leader! Be a catalyst for the worldwide shift to renewable energy by becoming part of our client's team, a leading provider of engineering solutions for utility and renewable energy projects. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact on the global energy transition and decarbonization efforts while advancing your career in a fast-growing and dynamic industry. About UsWith over 25 years of experience, our client has been at the forefront of delivering cutting-edge engineering solutions. They employ around 1000 professionals across 15 strategically located offices in Australia, New Zealand, and Malaysia, excelling in Power Systems, Telecommunications, and Renewable Energy. Their commitment to seamless integration and innovation sets them apart as a leader in the field. As they expand globally with new offices in Rome and Singapore in 2025, they remain committed to providing exceptional client support and service. About the Role As part of their continued expansion, our client is seeking a Senior Distribution Engineer with experience in distribution network design to join their Perth CBD office. In this role, you will tackle challenging engineering design projects for key clients, including Western Power and Horizon Power, while providing leadership and mentorship to their team of engineers and designers.Serving as a key interface with local utilities, you will deliver high-quality design services in a safe, reliable, and commercially responsible manner, contributing to building trusted relationships with clients. This role provides an opportunity to utilize your technical expertise and skills to drive detailed design work and expand their capabilities into areas such as renewables and mining.Our client is passionate about excellence. This is your chance to join a vibrant network of experts and be part of their exciting journey ahead! They prioritize trust, flexibility, and investment in their talent, empowering you to succeed and reach your full potential. They foster collaboration across diverse disciplines, such as renewable energy engineering and high-voltage transmission line projects, allowing your knowledge and skills to grow. Key ResponsibilitiesServe as the subject matter expert in distribution connection and network design, adhering to Western Power and/or Horizon Power utility standards.Provide exceptional quality control support for the department, ensuring timely and high-quality design delivery to clients.Offer guidance and mentorship to engineers, helping them develop skills in creating compliant, constructible designs.Engage actively with customers, local authorities, landowners, and power utilities to develop scopes of work, using network investigations, data analysis, and standards to inform designs.Manage and complete complex design projects for customer-driven distribution network and connection projects, including commercial and generation connections, as well as large-scale underground power conversions.Maintain strong professional relationships with clients, managing interactions and ensuring mutual benefit. Demonstrate a Proven Track Record in:Overhead power line and underground network design and modeling.Asset relocation, reinforcement, and upgrade design.Street lighting design, AutoCAD, and MicroStation drafting.Underground power network design (including subdivisions). What You Need to Succeed We are looking for individuals who share our passion for re-imagining engineering and who actively seek to shape the future through continuous learning.At least 5 years of experience in electricity distribution networks, particularly with Western Power and Horizon Power.A minimum of a BEng/BSc in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.National Registered Engineer (NER) or Chartered Engineer certification (preferred but not essential).Proficiency in GIS, design, and drafting software.Experience in preparing designs, material lists, estimating connection costs, and obtaining customer approvals.Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with various stakeholders.A project management mindset and a commitment to service excellence.A valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.Australian residency. Why Join Us? Our client is an established consulting company with strong ties in the utility and mining sectors.They aim to be the best at what they do in terms of both the quality of their services and their organizational culture.Competitive and flexible remuneration packages.Our client is an equal opportunity employer, fostering a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. They encourage employees to bring their unique talents, backgrounds, and expertise to achieve exceptional outcomes.As our client emerges on the global stage, exciting opportunities for travel and new experiences are on the horizon. At our client, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with a large team of specialists, work with state-of-the-art software and tools, and explore a variety of roles within the power engineering and telecommunications industries.