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Principal Traction Power Engineer

WSP -
Sydney NSW

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Job Details

Benefits

Employee stock purchase plan
Parental leave

Qualifications

Engineering

Full Job Description

Major rail and infrastructure projects rely on safe, reliable traction power systems to keep cities moving. At WSP, this role plays a critical part in shaping those systems from strategy through to delivery. As a Principal Traction Power Engineer, you will lead complex work, influence outcomes on nationally significant projects, and help grow capability in a high‑performing technical team.

About WSP and the team

WSP is a global professional services firm delivering future‑ready infrastructure solutions. In Australia, our Transport and Infrastructure business supports major rail, transit, and city‑shaping projects across the country. Our traction power team works closely with clients, multidisciplinary designers, and project partners to deliver practical, safe, and innovative outcomes across both greenfield and brownfield rail environments.

Key responsibilities

Lead traction power engineering inputs across the full project lifecycle for major rail and transport projects
Provide technical leadership, review, and governance for traction power designs and assurance activities
Act as a trusted technical advisor to clients, project teams, and stakeholders
Mentor and develop engineers, contributing to capability growth and knowledge sharing
Support bids, proposals, and early‑phase project planning with technical insight

What we are looking for

Extensive experience in traction power engineering within rail or major infrastructure environments
Strong technical grounding across AC and DC traction power systems and associated interfaces
Proven ability to lead technical delivery and influence project outcomes
Experience engaging with clients and stakeholders in a consulting or similar environment
Relevant engineering degree and professional standing or progress toward professional recognition

What WSP offers

The opportunity to work on complex, high‑profile rail projects across Australia
Clear pathways for technical leadership and career progression
Flexible working arrangements to support work and life outside the office
Investment in professional development, learning, and industry engagement

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 80,000 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 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 designed to help you thrive, visit our Employee Benefits page.

You will have opportunities to:

Develop your professional network locally, nationally, and globally through a range of initiatives
Build your personal brand through targeted training and development

WSP prioritises the health and wellbeing of our people by offering flexible working, 12 months parental leave, opportunities for global mobility, purchased additional leave, and competitive remuneration, among many other benefits designed to help you shine.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse, and equal opportunity workplace. We promote Indigenous voices and are actively delivering a Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan. Accredited by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice, we also support the LGBTQI+ community and encourage all employees to bring their whole selves to work.

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