Senior Electrical Engineer – Data Centre LV & HV Design (Melbourne, Sydney, or Brisbane)

WSP in AustraliaCouncil of the City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

22 days ago

Job description

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About The Role

WSP Australia is seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Building Services team. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile projects across multiple sectors, with a strong emphasis on Data Centre design for LV and HV Electrical systems . 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

Provide specialist electrical (LV and HV) design expertise for Data Centres and other mission‑critical environments.
Lead small to medium‑sized design projects and support larger, complex programmes, ensuring technical excellence, cost efficiency, and timely delivery.
Collaborate closely with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams to deliver high‑quality outcomes.
Work closely with the WSP HV Energy team to deliver a unified approach to Data Centre Electrical design.
Contribute to the growth of our Building Services team and help shape our strategic direction in the Data Centre sector.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver holistic electrical designs for Data Centres, including low, medium and high voltage distribution, redundancy systems, and power resilience strategies.

Manage and deliver multiple projects concurrently, ensuring compliance with client requirements and industry standards.

Build strong relationships with clients, understanding their technical and operational needs.

Apply best practices to optimise performance, reduce costs, and enhance sustainability.

Key Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).

Proven experience in Data Centre electrical design, including low, medium and high voltage systems and critical power infrastructure.

Significant experience (typically 6+ years) in building services engineering, ideally within a consulting environment.

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.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Professional Services

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Senior Electrical Engineer • Council of the City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia