Lead Electrical Engineer

WSP in Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development

Job summary

WSP in Adelaide is seeking a senior Electrical Engineer to lead and coordinate electrical engineering teams on mining and heavy industry projects. You will oversee deliverables, schedules, budgets, and resources while mentoring engineers and collaborating with clients and project managers.

The role emphasizes balancing technical requirements with delivery objectives and developing the Adelaide Mining team. A tertiary Electrical Engineering degree and accreditation eligibility are preferred.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering electrical engineering projects within mining, resources or heavy industry.
• Experience leading teams and managing engineering deliverables.
• Understanding of project execution, resourcing and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Ability to balance technical requirements with commercial and delivery objectives.
• Experience working with clients and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, leadership and mentoring skills.
• Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering, with eligibility for professional accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate electrical engineering teams across multiple projects.
• Oversee project deliverables, schedules, budgets and resources.
• Ensure quality and on-time delivery of engineering outputs.
• Identify risks and opportunities with Project Managers.
• Mentor engineers at various career stages.
• Build strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Support bids, proposals and project planning activities.
• Grow Adelaide Mining team capabilities.

Skills

Team leadership

Project coordination

Client management

Mentoring engineers

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

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.

At WSP you’ll find the scale and reach you need to do the kind of work the world needs – and the culture and people that make it the best work of your life.

Our Mining & Metals group is a leader in future-led end to end mining solutions and delivery of services to our clients. We specialise in delivering comprehensive and tailored solutions for the mining industry. Our team manages and executes large-scale capital projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety and leave a lasting positive legacy in the communities we engage with.

What You’ll Do

• Leading and coordinating electrical engineering teams across multiple projects.
• Providing oversight of project deliverables, schedules, budgets and resource planning.
• Ensuring quality, consistency and on-time delivery of engineering outputs.
• Working closely with Project Managers to identify and manage project risks and opportunities.
• Mentoring and developing engineers at various stages of their careers.
• Building strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Supporting bids, proposals and project planning activities.
• Contributing to the ongoing growth and capability of the Adelaide Mining team.

About You

• Extensive experience delivering electrical engineering projects within mining, resources or heavy industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing engineering deliverables.
• Strong understanding of project execution, resourcing and multidisciplinary coordination.
• The ability to balance technical requirements with commercial and delivery objectives.
• Proven experience working directly with clients and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, leadership and mentoring skills.
• Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering, with eligibility for professional accreditation.

Why WSP?

• Work on a diverse portfolio of sustaining capital and heavy industry projects.
• Influence the growth and direction of a growing Adelaide-based team.
• Lead, mentor and develop the next generation of engineers.
• Collaborate with experienced mining professionals across Australia.
• Access flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on professional development.