Senior Electrical Engineer: Substations & Data Centres

WSP in Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Inclusive culture

Career pathways

Flexible work options

Parental leave

Additional leave

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior or Associate Electrical Engineer in Melbourne to lead HV design for transmission and distribution projects, including substations, HV infrastructure, and data centres. You will develop specifications, oversee protection and SCADA systems, and mentor junior engineers.

Join our Power & Energy Group to deliver future-ready energy solutions across Australia, with opportunities for site visits, business development, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

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.
• Experience in consultancy, HV infrastructure, data centres, and renewable energy projects.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide clear, robust advice to clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead HV design for transmission & distribution substations, HV infrastructure, and data centre projects.
• Develop detailed specifications at project and equipment levels.
• Apply knowledge of power system protection, SCADA, transmission lines, 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 and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Collaborate across civil, structural, geotechnical, drafting, and control systems.
• Undertake short-term site visits as needed.
• Contribute to proposals and business development initiatives.

Skills

HV design

Substation design

Project leadership

Client communications

Report writing

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

WSP is seeking a Senior or Associate Electrical Engineer in Melbourne to lead HV design for transmission and distribution projects, including substations, HV infrastructure, and data centres. You will develop specifications, oversee protection and SCADA systems, and mentor junior engineers.

Join our Power & Energy Group to deliver future-ready energy solutions across Australia, with opportunities for site visits, business development, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.