What if your work helped power the world?
At WSP, you’ll work on the projects the world truly needs. With access to our global scale, you’ll contribute to landmark energy infrastructure and collaborate with some of the brightest technical minds in the industry, doing work that is both challenging and meaningful.
We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, innovation is celebrated, and diverse perspectives drive better outcomes. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to shape a career that’s as individual as you are, while making a tangible impact on Australia’s energy future.
Join our Power & Energy group
Be part of a high‑performing team leading the design and delivery of transmission line projects that support secure, reliable, and sustainable power networks. In this role, you’ll work across PLS‑CADD modelling, structural design, and technical delivery for a broad mix of internal and external clients.
Our Power & Energy group is at the forefront of the energy transition helping clients reduce emissions, modernise networks, and deliver future‑focused solutions. Our expertise spans solar, wind, hydropower, thermal energy, waste‑to‑energy, bioenergy, battery storage, network distribution, and systems and automation.
What you’ll do as a Senior/Associate Transmission Lines Engineer:
- Deliver innovative solutions across the overhead transmission and distribution market, with exposure to generation and industrial HV projects
- Lead transmission line design projects, applying strong technical judgement and project leadership
- Apply in‑depth knowledge of Australian and international standards for overhead line design, testing, and commissioning
- Utilise PLS‑CADD, including TOWER and POLE modules, to deliver efficient and compliant designs
- Understand and contribute across the full asset lifecycle—from planning and design through construction, operation, and maintenance
- Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering technical excellence and collaboration
- Build trusted client relationships and identify opportunities for future work
- Provide technical advice to support upgrades, improvements, and innovation with a strong focus on safety and sustainability
Comply with all Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) requirements
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About You
- A degree in Electrical, Civil, or Structural Engineering
- Proven experience in a technical delivery role within a consultancy environment (Design Management experience is an advantage)
- Strong electrical and/or structural engineering capability in Transmission Lines
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
- The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines
- Commercial awareness and a client‑focused, solution‑oriented mindset
Resilience and adaptability in dynamic project environments
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Why Choose WSP?
We’re committed to creating a workplace where you feel supported, heard, and empowered to grow your career.
- Here’s what sets us apart:
- Inclusive team culture
- Tailored career pathways
- Purpose-driven national projects
- Support for returning professionals – We welcome candidates re-entering the workforce.
- Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
Extra time off with option to purchase up to 8 additional weeks of leave each year.
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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.
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.
With us, you can. Apply today.
