Senior Electrical Engineer - Water Utilities (Flexible Work)

Wsp Global Inc.; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Australia is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join the VIC Water Utilities team in Melbourne. You’ll lead design and delivery on water sector projects, with flexibility and runway to thrive at Associate or Principal level.

You'll bring Chartered Engineer status (RPEV) and 12+ years in engineering consultancy or design, with LV/ELV, PLC/telemetry, and Instrumentation & Control expertise. Collaboration with clients and vendors is key to success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Engineer; RPEV certification.
• 12+ years’ experience in engineering consultancy or design role.
• Proven experience in design and delivery of projects in Water, mining, industrial or energy sectors.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a national multi-disciplinary team to deliver project goals.
• Produce high-quality technical documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Undertake field and desktop investigations on existing electrical infrastructure for capital upgrades.
• Prepare detailed documentation and specifications for electrical components to support procurement and delivery.
• Liaise with project stakeholders including clients and vendors.
• Apply technical and commercial acumen to achieve successful outcomes for projects and clients.
• Demonstrate specialist safety knowledge in areas such as protection, arc flash, earthing, hazardous areas, and machine safety principles.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Water sector experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

LV/ELV design

PLC/Telemetry

PTW design

Instrumentation and Control

Job description

WSP Australia is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join the VIC Water Utilities team in Melbourne. You’ll lead design and delivery on water sector projects, with flexibility and runway to thrive at Associate or Principal level.

You'll bring Chartered Engineer status (RPEV) and 12+ years in engineering consultancy or design, with LV/ELV, PLC/telemetry, and Instrumentation & Control expertise. Collaboration with clients and vendors is key to success.