Electrical Engineer, Water UtilitiesHybrid

Imagine collaborating with some of the brightest and most innovative minds in the industry - that’s exactly what you’ll find with us.

As our markets evolve, WSP stands at the forefront of tackling critical challenges in water security, climate change, and the energy transition. We are proud to support our clients and communities through these vital transformations.

The WSP QLD Water Utilities team is currently seeking an Electrical Engineer with 2–5 years of experience to join us. We welcome both part-time and full-time applications from passionate professionals eager to make a meaningful impact.

What’s involved:

• Supporting design and documentation of LV and ELV electrical systems, PLC/telemetry, and Instrumentation and Control
• Assisting with motor lists, cable sizing, cable schedules & IO lists
• Preparing electrical schematics including single line diagrams, starter schematics, PLC drawings, loop diagrams, interconnecting diagrams, General Arrangement, terminal block diagrams
• Contributing to technical reports on small to medium projects (design reports, condition assessment reports)
• Supporting proposal development and technical input for pursuits
• Producing clear and accurate technical documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Participating in field and desktop investigations of existing electrical infrastructure for capital upgrades
• Assisting in preparing specifications and documentation to support procurement and project delivery

What we will love about you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent tertiary qualifications
• 2–5 years of experience in an engineering consultancy, contractor, or asset owner environment
• Exposure to the Water / Wastewater industry preferred, ideally within Australia
• Working towards Registered Professional Engineer status
• Familiarity with standards, conceptual and detailed design, and design management of electrical infrastructure
• Awareness of electrical safety principles (e.g. protection, arc flash, earthing, hazardous areas, machine safety)
• Experience with modelling software such as PowerCAD or PTW is a plus
• Ability to interpret authority standards and electrical requirements for greenfield and brownfield projects
• Strong communication skills with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders
• Willingness to take on design coordination or project support roles across multiple 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.