Senior/Associate Electrical Engineer - Substation Primary/HV Infrastructure/Data Centre

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.

Shape the future of energy with WSP as a Senior or an Associate Electrical Engineer

Join our Transmission & Electrification team and collaborate with industry-leading professionals on iconic projects that deliver future-ready outcomes for clients and communities.

As a Senior or Associate Electrical Engineer, you’ll play a key role in multi-disciplinary engineering projects, leveraging your expertise in substation design and high-voltage systems. This is an opportunity to enhance your capabilities and contribute to the continued growth and reputation of our team.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead HV (primary) design of transmission & distribution substations, HV infrastructure and/or Data Centre projects including layouts, ratings, sizing, and technical oversight.
• Develop specifications at both project and equipment levels.
• Apply working knowledge of power system protection, SCADA systems, transmission lines, underground 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 other team members.
• Coach and mentor junior engineers in technical delivery and project execution.
• Champion Safety-in-Design (SID) and ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, geotechnical, secondary, drafting, and control systems disciplines.
• Undertake short-term site visits as required.
• Prepare proposals and contribute to business development initiatives.

About You:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10–15 years’ post-graduate experience in HV/EHV electrical engineering.
• RPEQ/RPEV registration or eligibility to attain.
• Proven experience in consultancy environments.
• Strong background in substation, HV infrastructure, cable systems, transmission & distribution utilities, renewable energy projects and/or data centres.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide clear, robust advice to clients.
• Proficient in proposal and report writing.

Why WSP?

Our Power & Energy team helps clients maintain safe and reliable power supplies, reduce emissions, and deliver future energy schemes that support sustainable city transitions. Be part of a team that’s driving innovation and making a real impact.

We’re also committed to creating a workplace where you feel supported, heard, and empowered to grow your career.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Competitive pay – Your talent deserves top-tier recognition.
• Inclusive team culture – We celebrate diverse voices and perspectives.
• Tailored career pathways – Mentoring, leadership development, and secondment opportunities.
• Flexible work options – Because life doesn’t stop when work starts.
• Purpose-driven projects – Help shape healthier, more resilient communities.
• Support for returning professionals – We welcome candidates re-entering the workforce.
• Family-first policies – Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Extra time off – Option to purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave each year.

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.