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If my role develops into a paid position and i am granted a title (such as level 2 or 3 electrical engineer) it would allow me to progress my career to just as far as i can take it. As a position at western power is already a perfect opportunity, but the skills developed, recommendations i can use and title in my resume allow me to achieve a higher and more fulfilling role within or outside this company.
The employer gives opportunities and clear pathways, and has departments committed to the employee's career progression with very caring individuals.
With the implementation of the new engineer career path the way forward feels a lot clearer, first by having at least 2 years of experience as an engineer with you have the relevant skills you can move up to being a experienced engineer from there given time and the opining of positions you can move to senior engineer, than a lead engineer, than a team leader and finally a principal engineer.
If you are fully capable and meets all requirements of the job, there is big chance of getting promotion in western power. Yes, they do help a lot with upskilling and educating through trainings which are really essential for aspiring project manager.