HV/EHV Electrical Engineer for Substations & Transmission

WSP Global Inc.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Working on schemes from 132kV to 500kV, you will help design and deliver critical energy infrastructure while collaborating with senior engineers and technical specialists. Responsibilities include preparing engineering calculations and design documentation, developing substation layouts, performing short‑circuit and conductor sizing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 4–8 years’ experience delivering HV/EHV substations, transmission, or power infrastructure projects.
• Experience in transmission/utilities/renewables power sectors.
• Experience preparing calculations and producing design documentation.
• Exposure to conductor and busbar sizing, short-circuit calculations, lightning and lighting studies, HV equipment layouts.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and delivery of HV/EHV substations and transmission infrastructure from concept through detailed design and construction support.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical studies, specifications, and design documentation.
• Develop substation layouts, equipment arrangements, and primary design deliverables.
• Undertake sizing, short-circuit studies, and equipment selection analyses.
• Support design reviews, construction activities, commissioning, and project delivery phases.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, utilities, contractors, and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Power systems interest

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Power Systems Engineering

Job description

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

Working on schemes from 132kV to 500kV, you will help design and deliver critical energy infrastructure while collaborating with senior engineers and technical specialists. Responsibilities include preparing engineering calculations and design documentation, developing substation layouts, performing short‑circuit and conductor sizing