Secondary Design Engineer

WSP Global Inc.; Melbourne; Remote; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Global mobility

Parental leave

Professional development

Employee recognition

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. seeks a Secondary Design Engineer to provide critical electrical engineering expertise on major projects and mentor the next generation of engineers. This role can be based anywhere in Australia, with teams across NSW, VIC, QLD, and SA.

You’ll design and review secondary systems, prepare technical documents, and lead multidisciplinary design efforts for transmission and distribution schemes, with opportunities for career growth and involvement in high-impact energy projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 2–10 years’ experience in transmission and distribution projects, ideally in consultancy.
• Strong background in secondary design—protection, control, AC/DC systems, SCADA.
• Knowledge of EHV/HV electrical engineering from concept to detailed design.
• IEC61850 knowledge highly desirable.
• RPEQ/RPEV or ability to attain.
• Good client-facing and communication skills.
• Skilled in technical reporting.

Responsibilities

• Design and review secondary systems and protection schemes for transmission and distribution projects.
• Prepare design reports, equipment specs, cable schedules, and interface documents.
• Apply knowledge of primary substation elements, transmission lines, underground cables, and earthing design.
• Support high-voltage scopes for Owner’s Engineer and Technical Due Diligence projects.
• Lead or support design projects and coordinate across disciplines (Primary, SCADA, Power Systems, Structural, Drafting).
• Undertake short-term site visits as needed.

Skills

Secondary design

Protection schemes

SCADA systems

EHV/HV design

IEC 61850 knowledge

Client communication

Technical reporting

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

What if your next career move could help power the world’s future?

At WSP, you’ll work on projects that matter, projects that accelerate the energy transition and shape a sustainable tomorrow. You’ll tap into our global expertise, collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry, and do the best work of your life in a culture that values curiosity, innovation, and diverse perspectives.

The Opportunity

As Australia and the world move toward cleaner, smarter energy, WSP’s Energy business is leading the way. Our Transmission & Electrification team partners with clients across sectors—Transmission & Distribution, Generation, Renewables, Transportation, Property & Buildings, Defence, Water, and Mining to deliver Future Ready solutions.

We’re looking for a Secondary Design Engineer to provide critical electrical engineering expertise on major projects and mentor the next generation of engineers. This role can be based anywhere in Australia, with teams in NSW, VIC, QLD, and SA.

We are accepting applications from experienced engineers through to Senior Engineers who are ready to make an impact.

What You’ll Do

• Design and review secondary systems and protection schemes for transmission and distribution projects
• Prepare technical documentation—design reports, equipment specs, cable schedules, and interface documents
• Apply knowledge of primary substation elements, transmission lines, underground cables, and earthing design
• Support high-voltage scopes for Owner’s Engineer and Technical Due Diligence projects
• Lead or support design projects and coordinate across disciplines (Primary, SCADA, Power Systems, Structural, Drafting)
• Undertake short-term site visits as needed

About You

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 2-10 years’ experience in the technical delivery of transmission and distribution projects (ideally in consultancy)
• Strong background in secondary design—protection, control, AC/DC systems, SCADA
• Knowledge of EHV/HV electrical engineering from concept to detailed design
• Knowledge of IEC61850 implementation highly desirable
• RPEQ/RPEV or ability to attain
• Good client-facing and communication skills
• Skilled in technical reporting

Why WSP?

We offer more than a job, we offer a career with purpose:

• Flexible work options and purchased leave
• Global mobility and career pathways
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave and family-first policies
• Professional development and mentoring
• Employee recognition programs and wellness initiatives

With us, you can.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 73,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP’s collective success.

To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.