Senior Electrical Engineer-Substations & Data Centers (HV)

WSP USA; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible work options

Parental leave up to 16 weeks

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior or Associate Electrical Engineer to help power the world’s future in Australia. You’ll lead HV/EHV design for substations and data centres, set technical specifications, and drive safety and compliance across projects.

You’ll collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, mentor engineers, and contribute to proposals while delivering high‑quality outcomes for communities and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 7–15+ years’ post‑graduate experience in HV/EHV electrical engineering.
• RPEQ/RPEV registration or eligibility.
• Proven engineering consultancy experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead HV design for transmission & distribution substations, HV infrastructure, and data centre projects, covering layouts, ratings, sizing, and technical oversight.
• Develop detailed specifications at 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.

Skills

HV/EHV engineering

Substation design

Regulatory compliance

Leadership & mentoring

Client communication

Proposal writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

SCADA systems

Power system protection

Electrical design software

Job description

WSP is seeking a Senior or Associate Electrical Engineer to help power the world’s future in Australia. You’ll lead HV/EHV design for substations and data centres, set technical specifications, and drive safety and compliance across projects.

You’ll collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, mentor engineers, and contribute to proposals while delivering high‑quality outcomes for communities and clients.