Lead Electrical Engineer - Mining & Metals | Flexible Work

WSP in Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Job summary

WSP in Australia is seeking a Lead – Principal Electrical Engineer to drive delivery across multiple mining projects in Adelaide. The role combines technical leadership with team mentoring, ensuring delivered work meets quality, schedule and budget expectations.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with project managers and discipline leads, and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships while contributing to the growth and capability of the Adelaide Mining team and supporting bids

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering degree with eligibility for professional accreditation.
• Extensive experience delivering electrical projects in mining or heavy industry.
• Proven leadership and mentoring experience.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate electrical engineering teams across multiple projects.
• Oversee deliverables, schedules, budgets and resource planning.
• Ensure quality and on-time delivery of outputs.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to manage risks and opportunities.
• Mentor engineers at various career stages.
• Build relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Support bids, proposals and project planning.
• Contribute to the Adelaide Mining team's ongoing growth.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mining experience

Team leadership

Mentoring

Client liaison

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

WSP in Australia is seeking a Lead – Principal Electrical Engineer to drive delivery across multiple mining projects in Adelaide. The role combines technical leadership with team mentoring, ensuring delivered work meets quality, schedule and budget expectations.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with project managers and discipline leads, and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships while contributing to the growth and capability of the Adelaide Mining team and supporting bids