Transitional Energy Lead

Shape the future of energy with cutting‑edge design.

Are you an experienced engineer with proven business, project, team management and technical leadership capability? Are you ready to step into a role where you’ll directly influence Australia’s energy transition and support the growing demand for transitional energy services?

At WSP, you’ll access global expertise, contribute to landmark energy projects, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. We value curiosity, technical excellence, and innovative thinking—your career can be as unique as you are.

Join Our Transitional Energy Team

Based in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne, you’ll lead the design and delivery of transitional energy solutions across Australia. As our Transitional Energy Lead, you will guide a high‑performing team working across thermal and renewable energy projects, applying deep technical expertise to future‑focused energy challenges.

About Our Team

WSP’s Energy team partners with clients to solve complex challenges in the clean energy transition. Our work spans:

• Renewables
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Modern and emerging thermal technologies
• Transmission and distribution
• New energy technologies

Together, we deliver efficient, reliable, and resilient energy outcomes across Australia and beyond.

The Opportunity

You will lead a team of Mechanical and Process Engineers within WSP’s Transitional Energy group, specialising in:

• Thermal technologies (steam cycle, gas, diesel, waste‑to‑energy, geothermal, waste heat recovery)
• Hydropower
• New energy (hydrogen)
• Energy storage (including compressed air)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a mechanical and process engineering team to deliver a diverse range of energy projects.
• Drive business development activities, including developing team strategy.
• Grow WSP’s capability in innovative and emerging generation technologies.
• Identify and pursue business opportunities, guiding proposal strategy and development.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Mentor and develop staff to support team and business success.
• Promote a positive health, safety, environment and quality culture.
• Lead high‑quality technical outcomes aligned with client needs and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee multi‑disciplinary projects and ensure effective use of business systems.
• Manage project and team commercial metrics.

About You

• Experience in consultancy and/or power generation environments.
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership role; team leadership experience highly regarded.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• Chartered status and/or state‑based registration (RPEQ, RPEV).
• High technical aptitude with demonstrated project delivery experience.
• Strong knowledge of power generation equipment design, operation, and manufacture.
• Experience managing multiple engineering projects of varying complexity.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate virtually and face‑to‑face.
• Ability to motivate, mentor and develop others.
• Skilled in building and maintaining client relationships.
• Highly accountable, organised, and capable of managing concurrent tasks.
• Established industry networks.
• Motivation to grow teams and business capability.
• Strong commercial acumen and proven ability to achieve business objectives.
• Ability to lead and deliver projects while liaising across internal teams and clients.
• Ability to lead and shape strategic outcomes.

Why Choose WSP?

We’re committed to a workplace where you’re supported, heard, and empowered to grow your career. We offer:

• Competitive pay that recognizes your talent
• Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives
• Clear career pathways with mentoring and development
• Flexible work options to balance life and work
• Purpose-driven projects that make a real impact
• Comprehensive benefits and support for returners
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Option to buy up to 8 extra weeks of leave to support additional annual leave or school holiday leave
• Opportunities to work across Australia and globally

How You’ll Work

Flexibility is at the heart of how we operate. You’ll be based in our Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne office, with hybrid working options and site visits when required—all supported by a friendly, high-performing team.

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 73,000 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.