Senior Electrical Engineer, Building Services

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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia WSP in Australia Full time
Senior Electrical Engineer, Building Services

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What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

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.

WSP Australia is seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Sydney team. As a key member of our engineering team, you will contribute to a range of exciting projects across a range of sectors. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile projects, demonstrate leadership, and contribute to the continued success and growth of our business.

About The Role

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will provide expertise in electrical design for both single and multi-disciplinary projects. Your role will involve leading small to medium-sized design projects, ensuring best practice delivery while managing costs and timelines, and developing strong relationships with clients. This role is also an opportunity to drive the development of our Building Services team and contribute to the achievement of our strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Electrical Design Expertise: Provide electrical design leadership on both single and multi-disciplinary projects, particularly in aviation, resources or rail.
  • Project Leadership: Lead small to medium-sized engineering design projects and support larger, more complex projects to ensure effective and efficient delivery.
  • Client & Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear and consistent communication with external clients and authorities, as well as internal colleagues and managers, to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes.
  • Best Practices and Cost Optimization: Deliver best practices to achieve optimal outcomes for clients, focusing on saving time and reducing costs without compromising on quality.
  • Client Relationship Development: Build solid, long-term relationships with clients, identifying new business development opportunities and understanding their evolving needs.
  • Business Unit Development: Contribute to the development and growth of the business unit by supporting strategic goals and initiatives aimed at enhancing overall success.

Key Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Electrical Engineering;
  • High-level specialist expertise in electrical building services engineering and design documentation;
  • 6 to 10+ years' industry experience on Australian building services projects, ideally in a consulting environment;
  • Well versed in effectively delivering multiple, concurrent projects ranging and scale and sector, e.g. rail, resources, aviation;
  • Strong client relationship management and project management skills;
  • Capacity to lead, train and mentor junior engineers across technical and project delivery aspects;
  • Strong leadership, teamwork, interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills;
  • Sound working knowledge of relevant Standards and Codes (AS/NZS 3000, NCC etc.);
  • Understanding of BIM, NavisWorks and Revit MEP (advantageous).
  • Proven ability to lead engineering projects and teams, delivering results across multiple sectors.
  • Strong proficiency in electrical design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, ETAP).
  • In-depth knowledge of Australian standards and regulations related to electrical systems.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to drive business development and recognize new opportunities for growth.
  • A proactive approach to client service, team collaboration, and problem-solving.

What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • The opportunity to work on impactful and innovative projects.
  • Career development and professional growth opportunities.
  • A dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.
  • Work from home arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
  • Flexible working hours and working from home;
  • Global mobility;
  • Parental leave and self-funded additional annual leave (up to 4 weeks);
  • Corporate employee discounts and offers;
  • Salary continuance insurance;
  • Wellness at work and social club

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.

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