About The Role
Big things are happening in water—and we want you to be part of it
With major projects underway and new opportunities on the horizon, we're looking for an Associate or Senior Civil Engineer to join our Townsville office and work on local water projects.
We know careers aren't one-size-fits-all, so whether you're an experienced engineer or a Principal Engineer looking for a fresh challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
About The Team
Our Water Utilities team is known for its technical excellence, innovative thinking, and collaborative culture.
Led by approachable, supportive leaders, we design solutions that will serve communities for generations.
From Townsville to the Gold Coast, WSP engineers are delivering future-ready solutions that support sustainable growth and resilient communities.
Here, your ideas matter—and your work will make a real difference.
What You'll Be Doing
Deliver civil designs across the full project lifecycle—bringing technical precision and creativity to every stage.
Produce and review high-quality documentation, ensuring clarity and compliance with industry standards.
Lead or support design management for diverse water and wastewater projects and programme work packages.
Collaborate on multi-disciplinary projects, working with structural, mechanical, and environmental teams to deliver integrated solutions.
Contribute to proposals and pursuits, helping secure exciting new projects.
What We're Looking For
Degree-qualified Civil Engineer (or equivalent).
6+ years' experience in consultancy, ideally with water and wastewater infrastructure design.
Strong knowledge of Australian Standards and WSAA codes.
Experience in design management and detailed design delivery.
Familiarity with Civil 3D and a passion for digital engineering.
Understanding of Safety in Design principles.
Chartered status (or working towards it) highly regarded.
Ability to communicate effectively and thrive in a team environment.
Bonus: Experience in Design & Construction projects.
Why Choose WSP?
We offer more than a job—we offer a career with purpose and flexibility.
Flexible work options.
Beautiful central offices designed for creativity and wellbeing.
16 weeks paid parental leave + option to purchase extra leave.
Professional development and global mobility opportunities.
Employee recognition programmes and wellness initiatives.
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 programmes we've designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.
With us, you can.
Apply today.
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industry
Professional Services
Location
Townsville, Queensland, Australia
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