Senior Electrical Engineer

1 week ago


Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Greencap Full time

The Opportunity

Retirement has created an exciting opportunity for a Principal level Electrical Engineer to join our Mining Infrastructure Engineering team within our Newcastle office. This is a great career opportunity to lead a small team of design electrical engineers and join a multi-disciplinary team who are focused on delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients across a range of market sectors.

Join our team of intelligent and collaborative Changemakers and make your mark on tomorrow

Mining:

The mining industry has a pivotal role to play in the green transition, and WSP's team of dedicated mining professionals are supporting the industry in delivering the metals and minerals required for a greener future, in a sustainable and responsible manner. We consider environmental, social and governance factors in tandem with engineering and design decisions that results in more sustainable and resilient solutions. We are experts in our field, and we are passionate about mining.

The Opportunity

Retirement has created an exciting opportunity for a Principal level Electrical Engineer to join our Mining Infrastructure Engineering team within our Newcastle office. This is a great career opportunity to lead a small team of design electrical engineers and join a multi-disciplinary team who are focused on delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients across a range of market sectors.

What you'll do:

In essence, lead electrical engineering consulting and design for the Newcastle office, this will entail:

  • Leading the technical practices of electrical engineering locally and participating to set practices more broadly in Australia by working with other electrical leads across Australia
  • Approving electrical deliverables
  • Guiding and fostering the development of graduates and mid-level engineers
  • Leading electrical proposals standalone and as part of multi-discipline bids
  • Lead electrical and multi-disciplinary design projects and studies
  • Meet with established and new clients to take briefs and work with them to develop scopes and solutions that address their needs and requirements
  • Be an integral part of our team of engineers to manage and deliver a broad range of electrical engineering projects mainly mining infrastructure and water
  • Project and design management
  • Engineering design control including: deliverables, budgets, forecasting, scheduling etc.
  • Supporting the wider Resources team and other teams within the company nationally when the opportunity presents

What we'll love about you:

  • Exceptional experience in a consultancy environment in the area of electrical engineering
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in electrical engineering
  • Chartered Professional Engineer of Australia
  • Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ)
  • Experience with mining or industrial infrastructure projects
  • Experience managing and mentoring people
  • An experienced Electrical Engineer with technical skills and extensive knowledge in design and engineering within mining, industrial infrastructure, or water design and engineering (power distribution networks, motor control, process plants, understanding of high voltage up to 66kV, automation and control etc.)
  • Design and project management experience through the life cycle of design projects including undertaking studies, preparing concept and detail designs, design delivery and construction phase support
  • Functional Safety and Hazardous Area classification and design competence
  • Experience with engineering design tools like: power modelling, earthing design, drawing tools & systems
  • Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Behaviours like: open, genuine, respectful, diligent, attention to detail, adaptable

About WSP:

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms, bringing together approximately 5,000 talented people across 14 offices in Australia. We are technical experts who design and provide strategic advice on sustainable solutions and engineer Future ReadyTM projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

Our vibrant workplace culture is an important part of what makes this a great place to work. As a leader in WSP, you will have the opportunity to influence and contribute to our social and community initiatives while collaborating with your colleagues to make a positive impact on people's lives. You will also enjoy the rewarding experience of mentoring younger professionals and seeing them succeed and progress in their careers over time.

WSP prioritises the health and wellbeing of our people by offering flexible working, 12 months parental leave, opportunities for global mobility, purchased additional leave, and a competitive salary among many more benefits designed to help you thrive.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and equal opportunity workplace. We promote Indigenous voices and are actively delivering a 'Stretch' level Reconciliation Action Plan. We are a Workplace Gender Equality Agency Employer of Choice, support the LGBTQI+ community, and encourage all employees to bring their whole selves to work.

Think this could be the opportunity for you? Apply now to begin your journey with WSP.

Express your interest by clicking on the 'apply now' button. For more information, please contact Nathalie Cahane on Your application is treated with absolute confidentiality.

Please no recruitment agencies thank you.

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