Senior/Associate Electrical Engineer - Substations / Data Centres

WSP; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible work options

Parental leave (16 weeks)

Career development

Employee share plan

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior/Associate Electrical Engineer to lead HV substation design for transmission, distribution, and data centre projects across Australia. You will own multi‑disciplinary designs, drive technical excellence, and deliver safe, reliable energy solutions.

Join a team delivering iconic projects and collaborating across civil, structural, geotechnical, and control systems while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to proposals and business development.

Qualifications

• 7–15+ years post-graduate HV/EHV experience in electrical engineering.
• RPEQ/RPEV registration or eligibility.
• Chartered status at Associate level.
• Strong background in substation design, HV infrastructure, cable systems, and data centres.

Responsibilities

• Lead HV (primary) design for transmission & distribution substations, HV infrastructure, and data centre projects—covering layouts, ratings, sizing, and technical oversight.
• Develop detailed specifications at both project and equipment levels.
• Apply knowledge of power system protection, SCADA systems, transmission lines, underground cables, and earthing design.
• Support high‑voltage scope for Owner’s Engineer and Technical Due Diligence projects.
• Review and verify designs and reports prepared by peers.
• Mentor junior engineers and champion technical excellence.
• Drive Safety‑in‑Design (SID) and ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
• Collaborate across disciplines—civil, structural, geotechnical, drafting, and control systems.
• Undertake short‑term site visits as needed.
• Contribute to proposals and business development initiatives.

Skills

Substation design

HV design

Project leadership

Mentoring

Proposal writing

Communication

Data centre projects

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Senior/Associate Electrical Engineer - Substations / Data Centres

• Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
• Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
• Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Job Description

What if your work could power the world’s future?

Our Power & Energy Group is driving the transition to a sustainable future—helping clients maintain safe, reliable power supplies, cut emissions, and deliver next‑generation energy solutions. Be part of a team that’s innovating and making a real impact.

Join our Transmission & Distribution team as a Senior or Associate Electrical Engineer in 2026 and work on iconic projects that deliver future‑ready outcomes for communities across Australia. This is your chance to lead, influence, and make an impact where it matters most.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior or Associate Electrical Engineer, you’ll own complex, multi‑disciplinary projects, applying your expertise in substation design and high‑voltage systems to shape the energy networks of tomorrow. In this role you will:

• Lead HV (primary) design for transmission & distribution substations, HV infrastructure, and data centre projects—covering layouts, ratings, sizing, and technical oversight.
• Develop detailed specifications at both project and equipment levels.
• Apply knowledge of power system protection, SCADA systems, transmission lines, underground cables, and earthing design.
• Support high‑voltage scope for Owner’s Engineer and Technical Due Diligence projects.
• Review and verify designs and reports prepared by peers.
• Mentor junior engineers and champion technical excellence.
• Drive Safety‑in‑Design (SID) and ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
• Collaborate across disciplines—civil, structural, geotechnical, secondary, drafting, and control systems.
• Undertake short‑term site visits as needed.
• Contribute to proposals and business development initiatives.

About You

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 7–15+ years’ post‑graduate experience in HV/EHV electrical engineering.
• RPEQ/RPEV registration or eligibility.
• Chartered status at Associate level
• Strong background in substation design, HV infrastructure, cable systems, transmission & distribution utilities, renewable energy projects, and/or data centres.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide clear, robust advice to clients.
• Skilled in proposal and report writing.

Why WSP?

At WSP, you’ll tap into global expertise, shape landmark projects, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. Here, curiosity isn’t just welcomed—it’s celebrated. We champion bold ideas and diverse perspectives, giving you the freedom to craft a career as unique as you are.

What sets us apart:

• Competitive pay – Your expertise deserves recognition.
• Inclusive culture – Diverse voices, shared success.
• Tailored career pathways – Mentoring, leadership development, secondments.
• Flexible work options – Because life matters.
• Purpose‑driven projects – Build healthier, more resilient communities.
• Support for returning professionals – We value experience.
• Family‑first policies – Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave.
• Extra time off – Purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave annually.

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.

Please note that WSP is not engaging recruitment agencies for this role.