Senior Engineer

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Join WSP Rail as a Senior Engineer in Sydney and help deliver city‑shaping traction power projects across HV/LV systems, from business cases to AFC/IFC, while supporting complex asset lifecycles and client relationships. You’ll work with industry leaders, require a minimum of six years in detailed traction power design, substations experience, and strong knowledge of IEC/EN/ASA/AS standards, plus exposure to tools such as PSCAD, MATLAB, ETAP, and OpenPowerNet. Sydney Trains/ TfNSW experience is a plus, and autonomy is valued. To apply, tailor your CV to prove traction power design impact, tender success, and site capability, include measurable outcomes, and demonstrate collaboration and safety compliance. Consider highlighting benefits like the Employee Share Purchase Plan.

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.

The Opportunity

Join the WSP Rail team and help deliver some of Australia’s most exciting, city‑shaping transport projects. You’ll work with leading experts, grow your skills, and make a real impact on how communities move every day. If you’re a passionate Senior Engineer and ready to contribute to meaningful projects, we’d love to hear from you.

Reponsibilities

• Design and coordinate traction power projects ranging from business cases through to AFC/IFC.
• Work alongside industry-recognised leaders in the field.
• Support complex jobs, assisting clients throughout the entire asset lifecycle.
• Understanding the client's requirements and preparing the tender proposals.
• Good experience in high voltage and low voltage earth grid design.
• Conduct and/or review technical reports, feasibility studies, and option selection reports.
• Conduct and/or review protection studies.
• Liaise and maintain slash develop relationships with clients.
• Engage in AC/DC traction electrification designworks.

 Key competences and skills

• Experience in traction power/HV supply designs.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Sydney Trains and/or Transport for NSW project experience.
• Ability to work autonomously and understand the scope of work.
• Minimum six years of experience in detailed traction power design, drawing, reports, and calculations.
• Software exposure, such as PSCAD MATLAB, ETAP, DiaLux, Opentrak and OpenPowerNet (Preferred).
• In-depth knowledge of relevant IEC/EN/ASA/AS/AMB standards and industry guidelines
• Experience in substation designs.
• Site exposure on traction electrification works (Preferred).

 Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics and Power engineering.
• Minimum of six years of experience in traction power supply engineering design.

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 73,000 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.