AddressJoin our team of intelligent and collaborative Changemakers and make your mark on tomorrow!
This role will see you become a Traction Power Leader, thereby enhancing your capabilities and the reputation of WSP's Traction Power team. You will collaborate with talented and diverse professionals working on iconic projects to drive future ready outcomes that will benefit clients and communities.
Transport & Infrastructure
Our Transport and Infrastructure team leverages the latest technology and a culture of innovation across the planning, design, and management disciplines to deliver connectivity, mobility, and resiliency to Australian communities.
You will be working on complex jobs assisting Rail clients throughout entire asset lifecycles to plan, detail and model Traction Power solutions to enable them to strategically invest for future rail assets and to enable them to deliver best for value outcomes, whilst working collaboratively within an established and diverse Traction Power Team and industry recognised leader in the field.
This role is strategically important to our future growth and impact. We are looking for someone who has a can-do attitude, who is consultative, able to prioritise their work and get things done. The successful candidate will be a team player, and able to work with a range of stakeholders including influencing senior leaders.
What you'll do:
You will help lead and drive a number of exciting projects!
- You will have exceptional experience in the design of AC traction substations, including production of required drawings, documentation and calculations. This will include single line diagrams, layout plans, cable and equipment sizing
- Work in Earthing and bonding projects, which will need solid experience, preferably in a rail environment
- Use your in-depth knowledge in power system protection in a number of exciting projects
- Use your in-depth knowledge of the effects of DC stray current corrosion and EMI/EMC, and their appropriate mitigation to successfully complete projects
- Use your in-depth knowledge of other rail systems which interface with Traction Power (e.g. OHW, Signalling, Track, LV services)
About you:
- Degree qualified Electrical Engineer
- Extensive, solid and proven experience in Traction Power and also in Earthing and Bonding
- HV Electrical Engineer, preferably with specialisation in Traction Power Design, with extensive experience working in a consulting environment
- Exceptional analytical skills and strong communication skills
- Possess extensive power system modelling experience
- Possess extensive power system modelling experience
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. wsp.com/au
Our vibrant workplace culture is an important part of what makes this a great place to work. As a Senior Engineer 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.
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