Job Description
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can. Here, you'll tap into global expertise, work on landmark water projects and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. We celebrate curiosity, encourage bold ideas and empower you to shape a career as unique as you.
About the Role
Make Your Mark on Queensland's Water Future. 2026 marks a major growth phase for WSP's Water Business Group as we deliver long‐term programmes across Queensland and expand into Townsville and Cairns. With this growth comes an exciting opportunity for a Structural Engineer or Senior Structural Engineer specialising in water‐retaining structures to join our Water Utilities team. This is your chance to influence high‐impact infrastructure, improve community resilience and strengthen Queensland's water security.
As a Structural Engineer at WSP, you will lead or support structural engineering delivery across multi‐disciplinary water infrastructure projects of varying scale and complexity. Your technical depth and design leadership will guide the planning, analysis and delivery of innovative, robust and compliant solutions.
You Will
* Manage structural design for water infrastructure assets including pipelines, sewer networks, pump stations and water‐retaining structures.
* Provide structural input for proposals and take part in business development and client engagement.
* Drive innovation through Digital Engineering, BIM coordination and advanced design tools.
* Conduct condition assessments, technical reviews and rigorous design verifications.
* Apply Safety‐in‐Design principles to ensure compliance with OHS&E frameworks and quality systems.
* Mentor junior engineers and graduates to build capability and strengthen team excellence.
About You
* Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
* 4+ years' experience in structural engineering, with proven experience in the water industry.
* RPEQ registration (or eligibility); Chartered status expected at Associate level.
* Strong technical capability in reinforced concrete, structural steel and water‐retaining structures compliant with Australian Standards.
* Proven experience delivering projects from concept through detailed design and contributing to proposal development.
* Excellent communication and technical reporting skills with the ability to engage confidently with clients.
* A strong commitment to safety, quality and environmental best practice.
How You'll Work
Flexibility is at the heart of how we operate. You'll be based in our Brisbane or Gold Coast office, 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.
With us, you can. Apply today.
#J-18808-Ljbffr