WSP in Africa

Structural Engineer (Power & Energy)

WSP in Africa  •  Melbourne, AU (Hybrid)  •  22 days ago
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Job Description

WSP’s Power & Energy team partners with clients to solve complex technical challenges in the energy transition. Our work spans renewables, battery energy storage systems (BESS) & alternative energy storage technologies, modern thermal generation, and transmission and distribution—delivering efficient, reliable, and resilient outcomes across Australia and beyond.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Structural Engineer to play a key role in delivering structural design and analysis across a range of transmission & distribution projects, supporting major utilities, renewable connections and industrial HV clients. You’ll bring strong technical capability, a collaborative mindset, and confidence working across multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, practical and high-quality outcomes

What you’ll do

In this role, you will contribute structural design across the full lifecycle of high voltage substation projects — from planning and design through to construction support and commissioning. Key responsibilities include:

  • Work in a high impact, market-facing and structural engineering delivery focused role

  • Manage ongoing communication and highly effective professional relationships with local clients

  • Ascertain specifications and evolving client requirements

  • Proactively determine, manage, monitor and control scope of works

  • Ensure timely and quality of delivery for project and Structural engineering work in support of relevant technical, commercial and regulatory standards – and in alignment with schedules and budgets

  • Manage effective stakeholder relationships, both internally and externally

About you

  • Bachelor degree (Civil/ Structural Engineering)

  • Strong expertise in Structural engineering and design documentation, including sound working knowledge of relevant Standards and Codes

  • 2+ years’ industry experience on Australian structural engineering projects, ideally in a consulting environment

  • Proficient in the use of engineering software tools such as Space Gass, Toolkit, ETABS, RAPT, Strand7

  • Experience in effectively delivering multiple, concurrent projects ranging and scale and sector

  • Adept in cross-discipline project delivery and an effective collaborator with all key engineering disciplines

  • Highly developed customer-focus,teamwork, interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills.

Why Choose WSP?

We’re committed to a workplace where you’re supported, heard, and empowered to grow your career. We offer:

  • Competitive pay that recognizes your talent

  • Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives

  • Clear career pathways with mentoring and development

  • Flexible work options to balance life and work

  • Purpose-driven projects that make a real impact

  • Comprehensive benefits and support for returners

  • Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers

  • Option to buy up to 4 extra weeks of leave to support additional annual leave or school holiday leave

  • Opportunities to work across Australia and globally

How You’ll Work

Flexibility is at the heart of how we operate, with hybrid working options and site visits when required—all supported by a friendly, high-performing team.

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

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 73,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP’s collective success. To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re passionate about making infrastructure better for people and the planet, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and make your mark.

WSP in Africa

About WSP in Africa

We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity.

From local beginnings to a globe-spanning presence today, we operate in over 50 countries and employ approximately 73,000 professionals, known as Visioneers.​

Operating from South Africa, and with a team of over 650+ we deliver innovative projects across sectors: Transport & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Water, Power & Energy and Mining & Metals.​

Visit us at https://www.wsp.com/en-ZA/

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Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Johannesburg, ZA
Year Founded
1885
Website
wsp.com
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