What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
The Opportunity
As the energy sector continues to transition within Australia and globally, WSP's Energy business is dedicated to supporting that transition. WSP's Transmission & Electrification team is helping a diverse range of clients tackle the energy transition with a Future Ready approach. Our team assists clients from a broad range of sectors, including Transmission & Distribution, Generation, Renewables, Transportation, Property & Buildings, Defence, Water, and Mining.
The role of Secondary Design Engineer in the team provides key electrical engineering input to these projects.
What You'll Do
In this dynamic role, you'll report to our Engineering Manager in the Transmission & Electrification team, supporting projects nationally by:
* Assisting Senior Engineers in HV (Secondary) design for transmission & distribution projects.
* Developing and reviewing technical documentation such as design reports, equipment specifications, cable schedules, and interface documents, with the support of our Senior to Principal Engineers.
* Utilizing knowledge of primary substation elements, transmission lines, underground cables, and power system earthing design.
* Supporting high voltage scope for Owner's Engineer and Technical Due Diligence projects.
* Implementing Safety-in-Design (SID) and fulfilling legislative requirements in SID.
* Assisting or leading design projects and coordinating with various disciplines including Primary, SCADA, Power systems, structural, and drafting.
* Undertaking short-term site visits as needed.
* Assisting in the preparation of proposals and contributing to business development for the team.
About You
This role is essential for our future growth and impact. We are looking for a motivated Junior to Professional level Engineer who can support our Project Leaders and contribute valuable technical input to our key projects. In addition, we are seeking a candidate with a:
* A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and typically 2-8+ years' post-graduate experience, ideally in a consultancy environment.
* Experience in EHV and HV electrical engineering from conceptual to detailed design in substations, cable systems, transmission & distribution utilities, or renewable energy projects is essential.
* Proven experience in secondary design, including protection, control, AC/DC systems, SCADA, and related studies, is required.
* Knowledge of IEC61850 implementation is highly advantageous.
* Client-facing experience is a plus, but not essential.
* Proficiency in proposal and report writing, as well as familiarity with testing and commissioning support activities, is expected.
* You should be willing or in the process of obtaining RPEQ/RPEV.
Why Join Our Team?
Some of the many benefits we offer our employees include:
* Flexible working hours and working from home
* Global mobility
* Parental leave & purchased additional annual leave
* Corporate employee discounts and offers
* Salary continuance insurance
* Wellness at work & social club
* Workplace giving/volunteering
* Employee reward & recognition program
* Professional and technical development opportunities
* Accountability and ownership over the delivery of projects
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 69,000 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 our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we've designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.
With us, you can. Apply today.
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