Lead 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:

At WSP, we deliver a broad range of sustaining capital, brownfield and minerals processing projects for some of Australia's leading mining companies. As our Adelaide Mining team continues to grow, we're looking for a Lead – Principal Electrical Engineer who can bring more than just technical expertise. We're seeking someone who understands what it takes to successfully deliver projects; balancing technical quality, project performance, team leadership and client expectations.

While strong electrical engineering capability is important, we're particularly interested in someone who can take ownership of the broader delivery function. You'll provide direction to a team of engineers and designers, ensure deliverables are planned and completed efficiently, and work closely with Project Managers and discipline leads to drive successful project outcomes. This role would suit someone who enjoys mentoring others, improving delivery processes and creating a high-performing team environment.

• Leading and coordinating electrical engineering teams across multiple projects.
• Providing oversight of project deliverables, schedules, budgets and resource planning.
• Ensuring quality, consistency and on-time delivery of engineering outputs.
• Working closely with Project Managers to identify and manage project risks and opportunities.
• Mentoring and developing engineers at various stages of their careers.
• Building strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Supporting bids, proposals and project planning activities.
• Contributing to the ongoing growth and capability of the Adelaide Mining team.

About you:

• Extensive experience delivering electrical engineering projects within mining, resources or heavy industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing engineering deliverables.
• Strong understanding of project execution, resourcing and multidisciplinary coordination.
• The ability to balance technical requirements with commercial and delivery objectives.
• Proven experience working directly with clients and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, leadership and mentoring skills.
• Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering, with eligibility for professional accreditation.

Why WSP?

• Work on a diverse portfolio of sustaining capital and heavy industry projects.
• Influence the growth and direction of a growing Adelaide-based team.
• Lead, mentor and develop the next generation of engineers.
• Collaborate with experienced mining professionals across Australia.
• Access flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on professional development.