Structural Engineer

3 weeks ago


Council of the City of Sydney, Australia WSP Global Inc. Full time

What You’ll Do

We’re looking for a Structural Engineer with proven experience in water retaining structures from the water, mining, or industrial sectors. At the Professional to Senior level, your responsibilities will include:

- Leading the structural design of water and wastewater infrastructure — including pump stations, pipelines, treatment plants, and more

- Ensuring technical quality from concept through to detailed design

- Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team nationally to share knowledge and drive best practices

- Managing design packages or leading project components

- Mentoring and supporting junior engineers to develop technical and professional skills

- Contributing to proposals and bids with a focus on innovative, client-centric solutions

About You

- A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent)

- Strong hands-on design experience, ideally within a consultancy environment

- Proven experience in water infrastructure design — particularly water retaining structures

- Familiarity with relevant design tools (e.g., 12D), WSAA codes, and Australian Standards

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop clear, high-quality technical reports

- A collaborative, problem-solving mindset

- Chartered Engineer status (or working towards it) is highly regarded

Why Choose WSP?

We’re committed to creating a workplace where you feel supported, heard, and empowered to grow their careers. Here’s what sets us apart:

🚀 Competitive pay – Your talent deserves top-tier recognition.

🌈 Inclusive team culture – Be part of a team that celebrates diverse voices and perspectives

🌟 Career pathways designed for you – With mentoring, leadership development, and secondment opportunities

🧘♀️ Flexible work options – Because life doesn’t stop when work starts

🌏 Purpose-driven projects – Your work helps shape healthier, more resilient communities

🎁 Perks that go beyond – Salary continuance insurance, retail discounts, and more.

👩🔬 Support for returning professionals – We welcome candidates re-entering the workforce

👶 Family first – Get up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave.

🌴 Take the break you need – Option to buy an extra 4 weeks of leave each year.

✈️ Go places—literally – Explore domestic and global mobility opportunities.

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.

🔎 Questions? Let’s talk.

For a confidential chat about these roles—or other opportunities in our Water Group—reach out to Carmina Navalta from our Talent Acquisition Team.

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