This is a Senior Electrical Engineer role with WSP in Australia based in QLD, AU WSP in Australia Role Seniority - senior More about the Senior Electrical Engineer role at WSP in Australia Job Description 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. Responsibilities Joining an established Mining team, you'll be supporting a diverse range of brownfield and sustaining capital projects across Australia. You’ll play a key role in delivering engineering solutions for our mining clients across multiple commodities, working within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment. This is a design-focused position, ideal for an engineer who thrives in developing engineering solutions from concept through detailed design. Lead and produce electrical engineering designs, calculations, and documentation for mining and heavy industrial projects Develop single line diagrams, load lists, cable schedules, protection schemes, and electrical modelling Provide technical input across feasibility, concept, and detailed design phases Oversee and review work by junior and intermediate engineers Coordinate with mechanical, civil, and process engineering teams Ensure designs meet relevant Australian Standards, safety requirements, and client specifications Support project delivery including design reviews, risk assessments, and quality assurance processes Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) Minimum 5 years’ experience, ideally within mining, resources, or heavy industrial sectors Strong background in electrical design for processing plants, materials handling, or mining infrastructure Solid understanding of Australian Standards, particularly AS/NZS 3000 and mining electrical requirements Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership skills CPEng or working toward chartership is highly regarded Why WSP? At WSP, We’re Committed To Your Growth, Your Wellbeing, And Creating a Workplace Where You Truly Belong. You’ll Enjoy Flexible working arrangements Access to industry-leading professionals and global expertise Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career advancement A culture that encourages initiative, collaboration, and innovation The chance to work on high-impact mining projects shaping Australia’s resources future 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. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the WSP in Australia team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities ️ Supporting mining projects ⚙️ Leading electrical designs ✅ Ensuring compliance Key Strengths ⚡ Electrical engineering design Stakeholder engagement Knowledge of Australian Standards Project management Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) Multi-disciplinary collaboration A Final Note: This is a role with WSP in Australia not with Hatch.
