Job Description
About WSP
WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering professional services consulting firms, bringing together approximately 4,500 talented people across 14 offices in Australia. We have committed to halving the carbon footprint of our designs and advice by 2030. Our sustainable solutions and Future Ready™ projects will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.
Our vibrant workplace culture is an important part of what makes this a great place to work. It is supported by our Guiding Principles:
- We value our people and our reputation.
- We are locally dedicated with international scale.
- We are future focused and challenge the status quo.
- We foster collaboration in everything we do.
- We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable.
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 competitive remuneration among many more benefits designed to help you shine. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equal opportunity workplace. We promote Indigenous voices and are actively delivering a ‘Stretch’ level Reconciliation Action Plan. Accredited by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice, we also support the LQBTQI+ 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.
Why our Building Services team?
- Untapped source of knowledge across the National and Global WSP network.
- Exposure to unique, diverse, high profile projects.
- Work with and support a team of passionate individuals, sharing information to innovate, drive and constantly support the advancement of the industry.
- Genuine opportunities to advance and influence; growth sector in WSP.
The role
Reporting to the Level 3 Team Lead, you will primarily carry out Level 3 Accredited Service Provider electrical and lighting designs along with private connection designs. You will work across a broad variety of projects in many market sectors ranging from new network greenfield connection, alterations to existing connections in brownfield areas along with city shaping infrastructure projects. The WSP culture has a strong focus on learning, personal development and training. The seniors are hands-on mentors and with delivering projects, and they provide employees opportunities to gain more responsibility and more ownership/autonomy over their work. Our environment is team-focused, and we value knowledge sharing and collaboration. The role is based out of our World Square offices in Sydney with flexible work from home options.
Your responsibilities will include –
- Design and drafting of ASP3 electrical drawings including overhead and underground works
- Prepare packages to obtain certification meeting all requirements and objectives for Clients, Authorities and WSP
- Ensure designs are compliant and according to Utility Network Standards and Authorities (Ausgrid, Endeavour Energy, Essential Energy, Transgrid, TfNSW), Councils, Australian standards and other relevant standards
- Liaise with relevant stakeholders including energy authorities
- Liaise with other disciplines within the WSP team
- Attend/Conduct site inspections and data collection/testing (including Earth testing)
About you
To be successful you will display –
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- Demonstrated experience in a similar role, preferably in consulting or a related industry
- Familiar with Ausgrid, Endeavour Energy, and Essential Energy standards & designs (preferred)
- Knowledge of NSW utilities, Authorities, Australian Standards
- Knowledge and proficient use of AutoCAD, MS Office, (Excel, Word, Project)
- Desirable but not essential knowledge of Powerlines Pro, Poles N Wires, PLSCADD, AGI32 (CDEGS, PowerCAD)
- Ability to read DBYD, survey, service, civil, architectural plans
- Prepare Level 3 ASP, documentation including Lighting electrical designs
- Prepare and collate documentation to support designs
- Effective communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with a team of engineers and designers to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Commercial acumen and problem-solving skills
What you’ll love about us:
At WSP we provide a diverse and inclusive work environment and offer many benefits to ensure your professional development & well-being.
- Flexible, Family friendly working arrangements and working from home
- Fantastic Career development opportunities
- Salary Continuation Insurance
- Parental Leave & Purchased additional annual leave
- Corporate employee discounts and offers
- Wellness at Work & Social Club with events all year round
- Employee Reward & Recognition program
- Professional and technical development opportunities
- Global and National Mobility Opportunities
- Modern and contemporary offices located in Brisbane City
- Extensive professional and technical development opportunities.
Express your interest by clicking on the ‘apply now’ button. For more information please call Nathalie Cahane on 07 3854 6873
Your application will be treated in strict confidence.
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.
Please note we will not be engaging the services of recruitment agencies for this role.