Senior Electrical Engineer - Substations & Data Centres

WSP Australia Pty Limited; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Inclusive culture

Tailored career pathways

Flexible work options

Purpose-driven projects

Support for returning professionals

Family‑first policies

Additional leave options

Job summary

WSP Australia Pty Limited is seeking a Senior/Associate Electrical Engineer to lead HV design for substations and data centre projects. You will develop specifications, oversee protection schemes, and guide junior engineers while collaborating across disciplines.

The role offers hybrid work in Australia, with opportunities to influence major transmission & distribution initiatives and support business development for future-ready energy solutions.

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.
• Chartered status at Associate level.
• Strong background in substation design, HV infrastructure, cable systems, and data centres.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead HV design for transmission & distribution substations and data centre projects.
• Develop detailed specifications at project and equipment levels.
• Apply power system protection, SCADA, and earthing design knowledge.
• Support high-voltage scope for Owner’s Engineer and due diligence.
• Review designs and reports prepared by peers and mentor juniors.
• Drive Safety-in-Design and compliance with legislative requirements.
• Collaborate across civil, structural, geotechnical, drafting and control systems.
• Undertake short-term site visits as needed and contribute to proposals.

Skills

HV design

Substation design

Data centre projects

Protection systems

SCADA systems

Transmission & distribution

Earthing design

Mentoring

Proposal writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

RPEQ/RPEV registration or eligibility

Chartered status at Associate level

Job description

WSP Australia Pty Limited is seeking a Senior/Associate Electrical Engineer to lead HV design for substations and data centre projects. You will develop specifications, oversee protection schemes, and guide junior engineers while collaborating across disciplines.

The role offers hybrid work in Australia, with opportunities to influence major transmission & distribution initiatives and support business development for future-ready energy solutions.