Senior Electrical Engineer

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.

This role will see you enhance your capabilities and the reputation of WSP’s Mining Sustaining Capital team. You will collaborate with talented professionals working on iconic projects to drive future ready outcomes that will benefit clients and communities.

At WSP you’ll find the scale and reach you need to do the kind of work the world needs – and the culture and people that make it the best work of your life.

Our Mining Group

Our global team of over 5,200 dedicated mining professionals are supporting the industry to decarbonise mining operations in the accelerating green transition. Working collaboratively across borders and disciplines, you’ll join a leading team working on interesting and complex projects. We are experts in our field, and we are passionate about mining.

What you’ll do:

This is a senior technical role where you’ll provide leadership in the design and delivery of electrical systems for major mining and infrastructure projects. You’ll work across all stages of the project lifecycle, from concept and design through to site support, while mentoring junior engineers and engaging directly with clients. Key responsibilities:

• Lead the design, review, and integration of electrical distribution and control systems.
• Provide expertise across power, automation, and site services infrastructure.
• Oversee project delivery from design through to commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulations, and client requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality project outcomes.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, supporting their professional growth.
• Engage with clients, contractors, and suppliers to achieve successful delivery.

About You

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Electrical.
• 7+ years’ professional experience, ideally in mining, heavy industry, or large infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading project delivery from design through to commissioning.
• Strong understanding of reliability, asset management, and operational requirements in project delivery and consulting environments.
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills.

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.