HV/EHV Electrical Engineer - Substations & Transmission

WSP USA; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Australia is seeking an Electrical Engineer (HV/EHV) to contribute to major transmission and substation projects across Australia, including 132kV to 500kV design and construction support. You’ll work with senior engineers on concept through detailed design and commissioning.

You have a degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems, 4–8 years of HV/EHV experience, and a proactive approach to solving complex power infrastructure challenges in a collaborative environment.

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 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

Power systems

HV/EHV

Substation design

Engineering calculations

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or Power Systems engineering

Job description

WSP Australia is seeking an Electrical Engineer (HV/EHV) to contribute to major transmission and substation projects across Australia, including 132kV to 500kV design and construction support. You’ll work with senior engineers on concept through detailed design and commissioning.

You have a degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems, 4–8 years of HV/EHV experience, and a proactive approach to solving complex power infrastructure challenges in a collaborative environment.