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SalaryDue to the continuous success of our Australian Rail Business, we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Traction Power Engineer - Associate Electrical Engineer to join our renowned Rail team in the SYdney or Brisbane office. This is an opportunity to join a dedicated and high-performing team of Rail engineering professionals to undertake traction power design, system modelling and analysis, spanning local, interstate and international DC & AC networks.
The Opportunity:
To work with Rail clients 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
Work collaboratively within an established and diverse Traction Power Team, which is an industry recognised leader in the field
To work on complex jobs assisting clients throughout entire asset lifecycles
Your new colleagues:
We promote a highly connected team culture and positive working environment. We strive to be a diverse, supportive team aiming to be the best we can be, by encouraging you to bring your whole self to work. We welcome to the table all perspectives, strengths, skills, creeds, and genders because we know that diverse ideas breed extraordinary results.
Your new colleagues understand the need for on-the-job training, mentoring and leadership to help bring out the best in you.
What we'll love about you:
Degree qualified Electrical Engineer
Registered RPEQ
HV Electrical Engineer, preferably with specialisation in Traction Power Design, with experience working in a consulting environment
Very good analytical skills and strong communication skills
Minimum 4 years' experience
Preferably have power system modelling experience, e.g. OPN and DIgSILENT (if you ask for this you are culling the field significantly most traction power engineers won't have this)
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
Earthing and bonding experience, preferably in a rail environment
Knowledge in power system protection is an advantage
Knowledge of the effects of DC stray current corrosion and EMI/EMC, and their appropriate mitigation measures is an advantage
Knowledge of other rail systems which interface with traction power is preferable (e.g. OHW, Signalling, Track, LV services)
Established or approaching Chartered Engineer status
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
Inspired by Diversity, Driven by Inclusion...
Discover a forward-thinking culture that incorporates some conventional yet non-negotiable qualities-like respect, integrity and trust. We welcome to the table all perspectives, strengths, skills, creeds and genders because we know that diverse ideas breed extraordinary results.
What we will offer you:
At WSP we provide a diverse and inclusive work environment and offer many personal and professional development opportunities that are aimed to help you deliver your best self to the role whilst managing your personal life in balance. We have been recognised for the second consecutive year as a Great Place to Work® with year-on-year increases in employee engagement.
Some of the many benefits we offer our employees include:
Flexible working hours and working from home
Global mobility
Parental leave & purchased additional annual leave
Corporate employee discounts and offers
Salary continuance insurance
Wellness at work & social club
Workplace giving /volunteering
Employee reward & recognition program
Professional and technical development opportunities
About us:
WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms, bringing together approximately 4,300 talented people across 14 offices in Australia. We are technical experts who design and provide strategic advice on sustainable solutions, and future ready engineering projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come. wsp.com/au
WSP supports a diverse and inclusive work environment as well as equal employment opportunities. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people of culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
