Electrical Engineer, HV/EHV Transmission Substations

WSP Global Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Structured career development

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Sydney is seeking an Electrical Engineer (HV/EHV) to contribute to major transmission and substation projects across Australia.

You will design HV/EHV substations and transmission infrastructure from concept to construction, delivering engineering calculations and design documentation. The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems, 4–8 years of relevant experience, and strong collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• A degree qualification in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Approximately 4-8 years' experience delivering HV/EHV substation, transmission, or power infrastructure projects.
• Experience working within the transmission, utilities, renewable energy, or power sectors.
• Demonstrated experience preparing engineering calculations and producing design documentation.
• Exposure to Conductor and busbar sizing; Short-circuit calculations; Lightning protection design; Lighting design studies; Substation equipment layouts; High-voltage equipment specifications; HV cable sizing and associated calculations.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• A proactive attitude and desire to continue learning and growing your career within the power industry.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and delivery of HV/EHV substations and transmission infrastructure projects from concept through to detailed design and construction support.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical studies, specifications, and design documentation.
• Develop substation layouts, equipment arrangements, and primary design deliverables.
• Undertake technical assessments including conductor sizing, busbar sizing, short-circuit studies, and equipment selection.
• Support design reviews, construction activities, commissioning, and project delivery phases.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, utilities, contractors, and stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Work alongside senior engineers and technical leaders to develop innovative and practical engineering solutions.
• Contribute to a strong culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Skills

HV/EHV design

Power systems

Engineering calculations

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

WSP Global Inc. in Sydney is seeking an Electrical Engineer (HV/EHV) to contribute to major transmission and substation projects across Australia.

You will design HV/EHV substations and transmission infrastructure from concept to construction, delivering engineering calculations and design documentation. The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems, 4–8 years of relevant experience, and strong collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.