Principal Electrical Engineer

WSP in Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

16 weeks paid parental leave

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

WSP in Australia is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer for our Brisbane-based Mining team. Lead and shape electrical design for complex mining projects, mentor multidisciplinary teams, and maintain strong client relationships across Australia.

You will drive technical excellence in power distribution, HV/LV systems, and substation design while collaborating with engineers, designers, and project stakeholders to deliver safe, compliant, and value-driven solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• RPEQ registration or eligibility to obtain registration.
• Experience delivering mining, minerals processing, resources or heavy industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of Australian electrical design standards and industry best practice.
• Experience with power systems and HV/LV infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering design and delivery for mining and resource sector projects.
• Provide technical leadership across power distribution, substations, MCCs, HV/LV systems.
• Mentor engineers and designers and act as client adviser.
• Manage project scope, deliverables, quality, schedule and outcomes.
• Lead electrical studies, design reviews, calculations, and technical assurance.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

RPEQ registration

Mining projects

Power systems

HV/LV design

Leadership

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

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:

We're seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our Brisbane-based Mining team. This is an opportunity to take a leading role in complex brownfields mining projects while helping shape the future of our electrical engineering capability across Queensland and beyond.

You’ll combine technical excellence with client leadership, project delivery and team development, working alongside a multidisciplinary group of engineers supporting major mining and resource clients throughout Australia. WSP's Mining team includes established electrical and controls engineering capability as part of its wider mine infrastructure engineering offering.

• Lead electrical engineering design and delivery for mining and resource sector projects.
• Provide technical leadership across power distribution, substations, MCCs, HV/LV systems and associated infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance and mentoring to engineers and designers.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, building and maintaining strong relationships.
• Take ownership of project scope, deliverables, quality, schedule and technical outcomes.
• Lead electrical studies, design reviews, calculations and technical assurance activities.
• Support business development activities, proposals and client engagement.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary project teams across Australia.
• Review and approve engineering documentation, specifications and technical reports.
• Identify and manage project risks while driving practical, value-focused solutions.
• Contribute to the continued growth and capability development of the Mining team.

About you:

You will be a proven engineering leader who enjoys both technical problem-solving and building long-term client relationships.

Ideally, you'll bring:

• Degree qualifications in Electrical Engineering.
• RPEQ registration, or eligibility to obtain registration.
• Significant experience delivering mining, minerals processing, resources or heavy industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of Australian electrical design standards and industry best practice.
• Experience with power systems, HV/LV infrastructure and industrial electrical design.
• Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong client management and business development capability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience mentoring and developing technical professionals.
• A collaborative approach and passion for delivering exceptional client outcomes.

Why WSP?

• The opportunity to work on complex and high-profile mining projects.
• Flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance.
• A strong culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
• Career pathways into senior leadership and specialist technical roles.
• Access to industry-leading experts and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Professional development, mentoring and ongoing learning opportunities.
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers.