Senior Professional, Electrical Engineering

WSP Global Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Sydney invites a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design for single and multi-disciplinary projects within the Building Services team.

You will manage design packages, coordinate with clients and authorities, and drive delivery on time and within budget. You will contribute to the growth of the Building Services team, collaborating with a mix of experienced professionals and new talent across Tier 1 projects in Transport, Defence, Data Centres, Commercial and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 7–10+ years’ industry experience on Australian building services projects.
• Experience delivering multiple concurrent projects across varied sectors.
• Strong client relationship management and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical design leadership on single and multi-disciplinary projects.
• Lead small to medium design packages and support larger programmes.
• Maintain clear communication with clients, authorities and internal teams.
• Deliver best practices to save time and reduce costs without quality loss.
• Build long-term client relationships and identify new business opportunities.
• Support growth and strategic initiatives for the Building Services unit.

Skills

Client relationship management

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

Job description

Senior Professional, Electrical Engineering

Job Description

About The Role

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will provide expertise in electrical design for both single and multi-disciplinary projects. You’ll lead small to medium-sized design packages within larger, complex programmes, ensuring best practice delivery while managing costs and timelines. You will also build strong client relationships and play a key role in developing our Building Services team, contributing to broader strategic goals and the continued growth of the business.

About the Team

Our Sydney Building Services team is a well-established, collaborative group within WSP’s national Property and Buildings business. You’ll be joining a great mix of highly experienced, long-standing team members and fresh talent, creating a genuinely supportive and inclusive culture where successes are celebrated together.

The team is delivering a strong pipeline of Tier 1 projects across sectors including Transport, Defence, Data Centres, Commercial and Health, offering plenty of variety and technical challenge. Backed by national capability, the Sydney team combines local connection with the scale and opportunity of a global business.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide electrical design leadership on both single and multi-disciplinary projects across a range of sectors
• Lead small to medium-sized engineering design projects and support larger, more complex projects to ensure effective and efficient delivery.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with external clients and authorities, as well as internal colleagues and managers, to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes.
• Deliver best practices to achieve optimal outcomes for clients, focusing on saving time and reducing costs without compromising on quality.
• Build solid, long-term relationships with clients, identifying new business development opportunities and understanding their evolving needs.
• Contribute to the development and growth of the business unit by supporting strategic goals and initiatives aimed at enhancing overall success.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
• 7 to 10+ years’ industry experience on Australian building services projects, ideally in a consulting environment;
• Well versed in effectively delivering multiple, concurrent projects ranging in scale and sector
• Strong client relationship management & project management skills;
• Sound working knowledge of relevant Standards and Codes (AS/NZS 3000, NCC etc.)

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 83,000 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 the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed about designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.