Senior Electrical Engineer
Job Description
WSP is one of the most diverse consulting firms globally and within Africa. To further our strategic business expansion plan, we are seeking new employees who are loyal, committed, competent, and proud to work for us. We are committed to achieving and maintaining diversity and equity in employment
Key Role
Act as an electrical engineering technical authority within the Energy business, providing strategic leadership, technical governance, and expert input on complex energy projects
Serve as the electrical engineering authority for major and complex energy projects
Define and oversee electrical design strategies, standards, and best practices
Provide expert technical review, assurance, and approval of electrical designs
Lead high‑risk technical decision‑making and complex engineering problem‑solving
Advise clients and project teams on complex electrical engineering challenges
Contribute to work‑winning, bid strategies, and technical proposals
Mentor senior engineers and support capability development within the discipline
Ensure alignment with WSP technical excellence, safety, and quality frameworks
Health and Safety
Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behavior consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental, and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you
Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm
Embracing, displaying, and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is always maintained
BEng / BSc in Electrical Engineering
15+ years’ experience in electrical engineering design and project delivery
Extensive experience on large‑scale energy, power, or industrial projects
Recognised technical authority within the electrical engineering discipline
Professional Registration with ECSA
Key Competencies and Generic Skills
Exceptional technical expertise and strategic thinking ability
Strong leadership, judgement, and decision‑making capability
Excellent client‑facing and stakeholder management skills
Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams across geographies
Uncompromising focus on safety, quality, risk management, and delivery