Associate/Principal Electrical Engineer - EHV

Join Our Power & Energy Team. At WSP, we're shaping the future of Australia's energy network, delivering some of the nation's most significant transmission and substation projects.

We are seeking an Associate/Principal level Electrical Engineer - EHV Substations to join our growing Power & Energy team and play a leading role in the design and delivery of complex transmission infrastructure projects across Australia.

What You'll Do

- Provide technical leadership across major transmission and substation projects ranging from 330kV to 500kV.
- Oversee the development of primary electrical designs from concept through to detailed design and construction support.
- Lead the delivery of EHV/HV substation primary design packages.
- Provide technical direction and mentorship to engineers across the business.
- Undertake and review power system studies and design calculations.
- Develop substation layouts, equipment specifications, and design documentation.
- Support project delivery teams through design reviews and construction phases.
- Engage with clients, utilities, contractors, and key project stakeholders.
- Contribute to proposals, technical excellence initiatives, and capability development.

About You

You are a technically strong electrical engineer with extensive experience in transmission and substation design and a passion for developing others.





- Degree qualifications in Electrical, Power Systems or equivalent Engineering discipline.
- Significant experience in HV/EHV substation design within the power or utilities sector.
- Proven expertise delivering substation projects in the 330kV to 500kV range.
- Strong capability in one or more of the following: Earthing design, EMF and LFI studies, Insulation coordination studies, Arc Flash studies, Power system studies including load flow, short circuit and protection coordination, HV cable sizing and associated calculations.
- Experience undertaking technical studies rather than solely reviewing third‑party work.
- Strong understanding of conductor and busbar sizing, short circuit forces, lightning protection, lighting design studies, substation equipment layouts, high‑voltage equipment specifications.

Why Join WSP?

- Opportunities to work on Australia's most significant transmission and renewable energy projects.
- Leadership opportunities within a growing national Power & Energy business.
- Versatile and hybrid working arrangements.
- A collaborative culture that values diverse perspectives and technical excellence.
- Professional development, mentoring, and career progression opportunities.
- Access to a global network of technical experts and industry leaders.

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