HV/EHV Electrical Engineer – Transmission & Substations

WSP in Australia; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to leading technical experts

Flexible working arrangements

Structured career development

Job summary

WSP in Australia is seeking an Electrical Engineer (HV/EHV) to contribute to major transmission and substation projects across the country. You will work on projects from 132kV to 500kV, delivering top-quality design and construction support while collaborating with experienced engineers.

We value a degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems and 4–8 years’ experience in HV/EHV, with a proactive, team-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or related field.
• 4–8 years' experience delivering HV/EHV substation, transmission, or power infrastructure projects.
• Experience in transmission, utilities, renewable energy, or power sectors.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and delivery of HV/EHV substations and transmission projects 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 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 with senior engineers to develop innovative and practical engineering solutions.
• Contribute to a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive attitude

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

WSP in Australia is seeking an Electrical Engineer (HV/EHV) to contribute to major transmission and substation projects across the country. You will work on projects from 132kV to 500kV, delivering top-quality design and construction support while collaborating with experienced engineers.

We value a degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems and 4–8 years’ experience in HV/EHV, with a proactive, team-oriented mindset.