Description
Join WSP Australia's Water Business Group as an Associate Electrical Engineer in Melbourne. You'll work on landmark projects, tap into global expertise, and connect with bright minds. The role involves delivering project goals, producing high-quality technical documentation, undertaking field and desktop investigations, preparing detailed documentation and specifications, liaising with stakeholders, and applying technical and commercial acumen.
Responsibilities
- Work as part of a national multi-disciplinary team to deliver project goals.
- Produce high-quality technical documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Undertake field and desktop investigations on existing electrical infrastructure for capital upgrades.
- Prepare detailed documentation and specifications for electrical components to support procurement and delivery.
- Liaise with project stakeholders including clients and vendors.
- Apply technical and commercial acumen to achieve successful outcomes for projects and clients.
- Demonstrate specialist safety knowledge in areas such as protection, arc flash, earthing, hazardous areas, and machine safety principles.
Requirements
- Proven experience in design and delivery of projects in Water (ideal), mining, industrial or Energy sectors.
- 12+ years' experience in an engineering consultancy or design role for a contractor or asset owner (water industry preferred).
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- Chartered Engineer; RPEV certification.
- Design experience in LV and ELV systems, PLC/telemetry, PTW design, and Instrumentation and Control.
- Strong understanding of standards, conceptual and detailed design, and design management of electrical infrastructure.
- Excellent communication skills – written and verbal – with the ability to consult effectively with clients and collaborate internally.
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration and flexible working arrangements.
- Clear career pathways, including mentoring, leadership development, and national or global secondment opportunities.
- An inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and encourages you to bring your whole self to work.
- Meaningful, purpose-driven projects that help shape the future of water.
- Benefits including paid parental leave, purchased leave options, global mobility opportunities, and more.
- Access to Employee Share Purchase Plan, allowing you to become a vested partner in WSP's success.