What if your next career move could help power the world’s future?
At WSP, you’ll work on projects that matter—projects that accelerate the energy transition and shape a sustainable tomorrow. You’ll tap into our global expertise, collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry, and do the best work of your life in a culture that values curiosity, innovation, and diverse perspectives.
The Opportunity
As Australia and the world move toward cleaner, smarter energy, WSP’s Energy business is leading the way. Our Transmission & Electrification team partners with clients across sectors—Transmission & Distribution, Generation, Renewables, Transportation, Property & Buildings, Defence, Water, and Mining—to deliver Future Ready solutions.
We’re looking for a Secondary Design Engineer to provide critical electrical engineering expertise on major projects and mentor the next generation of engineers. This role can be based anywhere in Australia, with teams in NSW, VIC, QLD, and SA.
We are accepting applications from experienced engineers through to Senior Engineers who are ready to make an impact.
What You’ll Do
- Design and review secondary systems and protection schemes for transmission and distribution projects
- Prepare technical documentation—design reports, equipment specs, cable schedules, and interface documents
- Apply knowledge of primary substation elements, transmission lines, underground cables, and earthing design
- Support high-voltage scopes for Owner’s Engineer and Technical Due Diligence projects
- Lead or support design projects and coordinate across disciplines (Primary, SCADA, Power Systems, Structural, Drafting)
- Mentor graduate engineers and champion Safety-in-Design (SID) principles
- Undertake short-term site visits as needed
About You
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
- 2-10 years’ experience in the technical delivery of transmission and distribution projects (ideally in consultancy)
- RPEQ/RPEV or ability to attainExpertise in EHV/HV electrical engineering from concept to detailed design
- Strong background in secondary design—protection, control, AC/DC systems, SCADA
- Knowledge of IEC61850 implementation highly desirable
- Great client-facing and communication skills
- Skilled in technical reporting
Why WSP?
We offer more than a job—we offer a career with purpose:
- Flexible work options and purchased leave
- Global mobility and career pathways
- Parental leave and family-first policies
- Career development and mentoring
- Employee recognition programs and wellness initiatives
Employee Benefits
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 our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, visit our Employee Benefits page.
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Please note that we are not engaging recruitment agencies for this role.
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