Technical Director - Power Systems Analysis & Grid Connections (Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane)

Are you a technical leader ready to shape the future of energy? WSP is seeking a Technical Director to join our national team—driving excellence in design, delivery, and innovation across Australia’s most impactful energy projects.

This is a hands-on leadership role where your deep technical expertise will guide complex grid connection studies, generator performance assessments, and power system modelling. You’ll provide leadership through every stage of project delivery—from feasibility and advisory through to execution and commissioning. It’s also a unique opportunity to help shape the strategic direction of our business, grow our team, and expand our impact in the energy sector.

About WSP

Our Power & Energy team helps clients maintain secure and reliable power supplies, reduce emissions, and deliver future-ready energy solutions. We work across solar, wind, hydropower, thermal energy, waste-to-energy, bioenergy, battery storage, transmission & distribution, and systems and automation—supporting Australia’s transition to a more sustainable future.

Our Power Systems Analysis & Grid Connections team partners with developers, utilities, and network service providers to deliver comprehensive grid connection services across all stages of a project. Our team provides :

• Feasibility and preliminary assessments
• Owner’s engineer, lender’s engineer and technical due diligence
• Power system modelling and simulation
• Generator performance standards (GPS) studies
• Connection application package development (R0 and R1) and ad-hoc support
• R2 model validation and GPS compliance assessment
• Ongoing technical advisory through commissioning

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a client-focused leader with a passion for technical excellence, mentoring, and collaboration. You’ll bring a consultative mindset, a drive to deliver, and a commitment to shaping the future of grid-connected energy systems.

Your Qualifications & Experience

Leadership & Management Responsibilities

Why Choose WSP?

At WSP, you’ll find the scale and resources to do the kind of work the world needs. We’re committed to creating a workplace where you feel supported, heard, and empowered to grow their careers.

Here’s what sets us apart :

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 69,000 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.

With us, you can. Apply today.