Distribution Design Engineer
Location: Bentley, W.A | Travel to remote communities across WA as required
Work Type: Full Time | Permanent Opportunity
Help Shape the Future of Remote Energy Infrastructure
Join Horizon Power as a
Distribution Design Engineer and play a key role in upgrading and improving critical electricity infrastructure across remote Aboriginal communities throughout Western Australia. This role sits within our Remote Communities division and supports the Critical Distribution Network Program, a significant initiative focused on improving network safety, reliability and compliance.
Working across a diverse portfolio of projects, you will deliver end-to-end distribution network designs and work packages, supporting the replacement and renewal of critical network infrastructure in some of WA's most remote locations.
At Horizon Power, we're more than an energy provider - we're helping power thriving regional and remote communities across Western Australia. This is an opportunity to apply your engineering expertise to meaningful work that directly supports communities and delivers long-term infrastructure improvements.
Your role in action:
- Deliver overhead and underground distribution network designs and work packages for critical infrastructure projects.
- Produce and review technical drawings, calculations, estimates and supporting design documentation.
- Conduct site inspections, define project scopes and coordinate technical requirements with internal and external stakeholders.
- Support construction delivery through works packaging, contractor coordination and project governance activities.
- Travel to remote communities across WA to support network planning, design development and project delivery.
What you’ll bring:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent power systems qualification.
- Experience designing overhead and underground distribution networks.
- Experience developing work packages, scopes and supporting construction activities.
- Strong understanding of utility design standards, network operations and engineering best practice,
- Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities across a diverse portfolio.
Ready to Power Regional WA’s Future?
Apply now and join a team delivering critical infrastructure projects that improve safety, reliability and community outcomes across remote Western Australia
Applications close:
Wednesday 29th July 2026
Please note: In some cases, we need to close the advertising earlier than the closing date—so don’t miss your chance!
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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. We are dedicated to ensuring that all candidates have equal opportunity and, if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we’re here to support you.
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