Electrical Engineer

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.

At WSP you’ll find the scale and reach you need to do the kind of work the world needs – and the culture and people that make it the best work of your life.

Our Mining & Metals group is a leader in future-led end to end mining solutions and delivery of services to our clients. We specialise in delivering comprehensive and tailored solutions for the mining industry. Our team manages and executes large-scale capital projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety and leave a lasting positive legacy in the communities we engage with.

What you’ll do:

We're looking for an Electrical Engineer with 5-10 years of experience to join our Adelaide Mining team. This is an opportunity to work on a broad range of small to medium sustaining capital projects, supporting existing mining and processing operations across Australia.

You'll enjoy a varied workload, strong client exposure, and the chance to work alongside experienced engineers across multiple disciplines, helping deliver projects from feasibility through to detailed design and execution.

• Deliver electrical engineering solutions for mining and mineral processing facilities 

• Support the design and execution of sustaining capital, plant upgrade, and brownfields projects 

• Prepare design documentation, calculations, technical reports, scopes of work, and specifications 

• Contribute to power distribution, motor control, plant electrical systems, and infrastructure projects 

• Participate in site visits, inspections, commissioning activities, and stakeholder workshops 

• Work closely with mechanical, process, structural, civil, and project delivery teams 

• Engage directly with clients to understand operational requirements and develop practical engineering solutions 

• Assist in managing project scope, schedules, and deliverables

About you:

• Degree qualifications in Electrical Engineering 

• Approximately 5-10 years of experience within mining, resources, energy, or heavy industry 

• Experience delivering electrical designs for operational facilities and capital projects 

• Knowledge of Australian standards and industry best practices 

• Exposure to power systems, industrial electrical infrastructure, and plant environments 

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective client relationships 

• A proactive approach with a focus on practical problem-solving and project delivery

Why WSP?

At WSP, you'll be part of a global engineering business while enjoying the close-knit culture of our Adelaide Mining team. We offer the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, develop your technical expertise, and build long-term relationships with some of the industry's leading clients.

You'll benefit from:

• A strong pipeline of mining and sustaining capital work across Australia

• Direct client engagement and genuine project ownership

• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive team environment

• Access to industry-leading technical specialists and global expertise

• Professional development, mentoring, and career growth opportunities

• A workplace culture built on collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join WSP's Adelaide Mining team and help deliver the electrical solutions that keep Australia's mining operations running today while preparing them for tomorrow.