Senior Electrical Engineer – Data Centre LV & HV Design (Melbourne, Sydney, or Brisbane) Hybrid — The Rocks, Sydney
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Are you a seasoned Electrical Engineer with a passion for high voltage systems and complex infrastructure projects? About the role This role offers the chance to work on high-profile projects across multiple sectors (Data Centres, Aviation, Defence & Transport Infrastructure). You’ll play a key part in delivering critical infrastructure projects that demand reliability, resilience, and innovation, while contributing to the continued growth and success of our business. We are happy to consider applications from Senior Engineer to Associate Director level. In this role, you will: Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables across multiple concurrent projects. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical excellence across the team. Engage with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes. Lead small to medium-sized design projects and support larger, complex programmes, ensuring technical excellence, cost efficiency, and timely delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and engineering of high voltage electrical systems (11kV to 132kV). Develop detailed electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and technical specifications. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams including architects, civil, mechanical, and ICT engineers. Ensure compliance with Australian standards, defence requirements, and client specifications. Deliver electrical designs for Data Centres, including high voltage distribution, redundancy systems, and power resilience strategies. Manage and deliver multiple projects concurrently, ensuring compliance with client requirements and industry standards. Key Requirements Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (or equivalent). Significant experience (typically 10 years) in building services engineering, ideally within a consulting environment. Proven experience in High Voltage design, including critical power infrastructure. Proven track record in delivering large infrastructure projects (Data Centres, Airports, Defence). Strong understanding of power distribution, redundancy, fault protection, and energy efficiency Strong knowledge of Australian Standards and Codes (AS/NZS 3000, NCC, etc.). Familiarity with BIM, Revit MEP, and Navisworks (advantageous). Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship skills. 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.

Applications close Sunday, 16 November 2025
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