Job Description
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 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.
The Role
WSP Australia is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Mining team in Newcastle.
This role is ideal for an experienced engineer with robust capability across low voltage (LV), medium voltage (MV) and earthing/grounding systems, looking to take a lead role in technical delivery across a diverse portfolio of mining and resources projects.
You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, practical and compliant electrical engineering solutions across studies, design and delivery phases.
Lead and deliver electrical engineering design for mining and resources projects across concept, study and detailed design phases
Develop and review electrical design deliverables including: Single line diagrams (SLDs), schematics, earthing studies/designs, earthing layouts and touch/step potential considerations, technical reports, design calculations and commissioning documentation




Provide technical expertise across LV/MV distribution, power systems and earthing/grounding designs
Coordinate with civil, mechanical, structural, controls and project management teams to deliver integrated outcomes
Participate in design reviews, HAZIDs/HAZOPs (as applicable), client workshops and technical risk assessments
Support project delivery through scope definition, cost/time inputs, and quality assurance aligned to WSP governance
Provide guidance and mentoring to junior and intermediate engineers
About You
You're a technically strong, solutions‐focused electrical engineer who can confidently operate across both power distribution and earthing systems, with the ability to guide teams and contribute to safe, high‐quality project outcomes in mining and heavy industry environments.
Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering (or closely related discipline)
Proven experience delivering electrical engineering design within mining, resources, heavy industrial or infrastructure environments
Demonstrated experience in LV and MV power distribution systems, earthing/grounding design and power system studies
Experience in a consulting/project delivery environment preferred
Robust understanding of relevant Australian Standards and electrical safety expectations
Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and interface with clients
Why WSP?
Join an established and growing Mining team based in Newcastle
Work on a diverse pipeline of mining and resources projects across Australia
Opportunity to take on technical leadership and mentoring responsibilities
Access to WSP's national and global technical networks
Flexible working arrangements and a supportive, inclusive team culture
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📌 Senior Electrical Engineer - Mining Leader, Flexible Work (New South Wales)
🏢 WSP in Australia
📍 New South Wales