Lead ASP Level 3 Engineer - Complex Utility Projects

WSP in Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Job summary

WSP in Australia is seeking an experienced Associate - ASP Level 3 to lead the delivery of diverse utility and infrastructure projects across NSW and Australia. You will mentor engineers, drive design excellence, and strengthen client relationships while scaling the ASP Level 3 capability.

The role focuses on leadership, certification, and project delivery with Ausgrid, Endeavour Energy and Essential Energy, leveraging Neara and AutoCAD to optimise outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• Membership with Engineers Australia and CPEng status, or a demonstrated pathway towards Chartership.
• Extensive ASP Level 3 design experience with a strong understanding of utility design, certification and approval processes.
• Thorough knowledge of Ausgrid, Endeavour Energy and Essential Energy design standards, procedures and requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Neara, SER processes and software tools used for ASP Level 3 design.
• Strong technical capability in design safety, voltage drop calculations, earthing design, compliance documentation and network design.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary utility and infrastructure projects from concept through to delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality technical outcomes.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Experience mentoring and developing engineering professionals.
• A track record of successful project delivery within utilities, power, energy or infrastructure environments.
• A passion for technical excellence, client service and helping grow a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and ASP Level 3 design expertise in alignment with utility-specific standards, regulations, and industry best practice.
• Lead the delivery of complex utility and infrastructure projects from feasibility and concept design through to certification and construction support.
• Oversee the preparation and quality assurance of key design documentation, including MOS, PDS, SER, EEL, AVS, and design safety reports.
• Drive technical excellence through the application of Neara, AutoCAD, and other industry tools to optimise project outcomes.
• Provide specialist guidance on network design, voltage drop calculations, earthing systems, constructability, and safety in design principles.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with utility authorities, clients, councils, contractors, and key project stakeholders.
• Lead approval, certification, and utility engagement processes across multiple projects and client portfolios.
• Mentor, coach, and develop engineers and designers, helping build the capability of the ASP Level 3 team.
• Support project resourcing, delivery planning, and commercial performance to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Contribute to business development activities, client pursuits, and the growth of WSP's utilities and energy business.

Skills

ASP Level 3 design

Electrical design

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

AutoCAD

Neara

SER

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Engineers Australia membership / CPEng pathway

Tools

Neara

AutoCAD

SER processes

Job description

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Job Description

We are currently seeking an experienced Associate - ASP Level 3 to join our dedicated WSP Level 3 team. This leadership role is focused on the delivery of diverse utility and infrastructure projects across NSW and Australia, supporting key initiatives with Ausgrid, Endeavour Energy and Essential Energy.

As a recognised technical leader, you will play a pivotal role in driving project delivery, mentoring team members, strengthening client relationships, and growing WSP's ASP Level 3 capability. You will work alongside a highly skilled team delivering innovative and practical solutions that drive excellence across the utilities sector.

• Provide technical leadership and ASP Level 3 design expertise in alignment with utility-specific standards, regulations, and industry best practice.
• Lead the delivery of complex utility and infrastructure projects from feasibility and concept design through to certification and construction support.
• Oversee the preparation and quality assurance of key design documentation, including MOS, PDS, SER, EEL, AVS, and design safety reports.
• Drive technical excellence through the application of Neara, AutoCAD, and other industry tools to optimise project outcomes.
• Provide specialist guidance on network design, voltage drop calculations, earthing systems, constructability, and safety in design principles.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with utility authorities, clients, councils, contractors, and key project stakeholders.
• Lead approval, certification, and utility engagement processes across multiple projects and client portfolios.
• Mentor, coach, and develop engineers and designers, helping build the capability of the ASP Level 3 team.
• Support project resourcing, delivery planning, and commercial performance to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Contribute to business development activities, client pursuits, and the growth of WSP's utilities and energy business.
  
  

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• Membership with Engineers Australia and CPEng status, or a demonstrated pathway towards Chartership.
• Extensive ASP Level 3 design experience with a strong understanding of utility design, certification and approval processes.
• Thorough knowledge of Ausgrid, Endeavour Energy and Essential Energy design standards, procedures and requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Neara, SER processes and software tools used for ASP Level 3 design.
• Strong technical capability in design safety, voltage drop calculations, earthing design, compliance documentation and network design.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary utility and infrastructure projects from concept through to delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality technical outcomes.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Experience mentoring and developing engineering professionals.
• A track record of successful project delivery within utilities, power, energy or infrastructure environments.
• A passion for technical excellence, client service and helping grow a high-performing team.
  
  

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