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Senior/Associate Electrical Engineer - HV Infrastructure / Data Centres

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Job Details

Permanent | Full-time

Benefits

Employee stock purchase plan
Parental leave

Qualifications

Data centre experience
Engineering
Electrical engineering
Electrical experience
Bachelor's degree
Adobe InDesign
Business
Drafting
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Lead iconic projects in substation design and high-voltage systems.
Collaborate with industry leaders and a global network of experts.
Drive sustainable energy solutions that make a real impact on Australia’s future.

What if your work could power the world’s future?

Our Power & Energy Group is driving the transition to a sustainable future—helping clients maintain safe, reliable power supplies, cut emissions, and deliver next-generation energy solutions. Be part of a team that’s innovating and making a real impact.

Join our Transmission & Distribution team as a Senior or Associate Electrical Engineer in 2026 and work on iconic projects that deliver future-ready outcomes for communities across Australia. This is your chance to lead, influence, and make an impact where it matters most.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior or Associate Electrical Engineer, you’ll own complex, multi-disciplinary projects, applying your expertise in substation design and high-voltage systems to shape the energy networks of tomorrow. In this role you will:

Lead HV (primary) design for transmission & distribution substations, HV infrastructure, and data centre projects—covering layouts, ratings, sizing, and technical oversight.
Develop detailed specifications at both project and equipment levels.
Apply knowledge of power system protection, SCADA systems, transmission lines, underground cables, and earthing design.
Support high-voltage scope for Owner’s Engineer and Technical Due Diligence projects.
Review and verify designs and reports prepared by peers.
Mentor junior engineers and champion technical excellence.
Drive Safety-in-Design (SID) and ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
Collaborate across disciplines—civil, structural, geotechnical, secondary, drafting, and control systems.
Undertake short-term site visits as needed.
Contribute to proposals and business development initiatives.

About You

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
7–15+ years’ post-graduate experience in HV/EHV electrical engineering.
RPEQ/RPEV registration or eligibility.
Proven engineering consultancy experience.
Chartered status at Associate level
Strong background in substation design, HV infrastructure, cable systems, transmission & distribution utilities, renewable energy projects, and/or data centres.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide clear, robust advice to clients.
Skilled in proposal and report writing.

Why WSP?

At WSP, you’ll tap into global expertise, shape landmark projects, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. Here, curiosity isn’t just welcomed—it’s celebrated. We champion bold ideas and diverse perspectives, giving you the freedom to craft a career as unique as you are.

What sets us apart:

Competitive pay – Your expertise deserves recognition.
Inclusive culture – Diverse voices, shared success.
Tailored career pathways – Mentoring, leadership development, secondments.
Flexible work options – Because life matters.
Purpose-driven projects – Build healthier, more resilient communities.
Support for returning professionals – We value experience.
Family-first policies – Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave.
Extra time off – Purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave annually.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 73,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP’s collective success. To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.

With us, you can. Apply today.

Please note that WSP is not engaging recruitment agencies for this role.

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