Electrical Engineer, Water Utilities – Flexible Growth

WSP; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Flexible working arrangements

Mentoring and leadership development

National/global secondment options

Employee share purchase plan

Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join the VIC Water Utilities team in Melbourne. You’ll contribute to major water infrastructure projects, leading delivery and shaping technical standards.

The role offers flexibility and a clear path for Associate to Principal progression within a national multi-disciplinary group. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Chartered Engineer status, and RPEV certification.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in design and delivery of Water sector projects (ideally).
• 12+ years’ experience in an engineering consultancy or design role for a contractor or asset owner (water industry preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent; Chartered Engineer and RPEV certification.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a national multi-disciplinary team to deliver project goals.
• Produce high-quality technical documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Undertake field and desktop investigations on existing electrical infrastructure for capital upgrades.
• Prepare detailed documentation and specifications for electrical components to support procurement and delivery.
• Liaise with project stakeholders including clients and vendors.
• Apply technical and commercial acumen to achieve successful outcomes for projects and clients.
• Demonstrate specialist safety knowledge in areas such as protection, arc flash, earthing, hazardous areas, and machine safety principles.

Skills

Electrical design

Project delivery

Stakeholder liaison

Safety standards

LV/ELV systems

PLC/Telemetry

Instrumentation & Control

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer

RPEV certification

Job description

WSP is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join the VIC Water Utilities team in Melbourne. You’ll contribute to major water infrastructure projects, leading delivery and shaping technical standards.

The role offers flexibility and a clear path for Associate to Principal progression within a national multi-disciplinary group. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Chartered Engineer status, and RPEV certification.