Senior Civil Engineer, Water
2 weeks ago
In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.
When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2025 and beyond… Find out more about ourWaterInfrastructuregroup and discover what awaits you at WSP.
What we're looking for and why
As a global leader in environmental consulting, WSP is proud of the impact our Water team continues to make across Queensland. From Logan to the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, our engineers are delivering future-ready solutions that support sustainable growth and resilient infrastructure. With major projects underway and new opportunities emerging, we’re seeking a civil engineer with a forward-thinking mindset to help shape the next chapter of our water story. If you're passionate about creating a better future through smart, community-focused engineering, we’d love to hear from you.
We are inviting expressions of interest from Civil Engineers with 6 to 15 years of experience, ideally at the Senior to Associate level. Experience in the design of Australian water and wastewater infrastructure projects is essential. While we may prioritise candidates with a consulting background, all applications are welcomed.
About the team and the role:
The Water Utilities team in Brisbane stands out for its technical excellence and the long tenure and innovative mindsets of its employees. The team is led by a likable, open, and warm management group that values forward-thinking and diversity. They design comprehensive and sustainable solutions, engineering projects that will support societal growth for generations to come.
The key responsibilities of the role include:
- Civil design development and delivery through the full spectrum of the project life cycle to ensure work output is of a technically high standard.
- Production and review of concise high-quality technical documentation
- Design and/or design management of a range of projects or program work packages
- Actively assisting colleagues in achieving improved client feedback results, enhance satisfaction, and exceed client expectations.
- Assisting with the preparation and coordination of high-quality proposals and pursuits.
- Working collaboratively with a team on large-scale multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects and programs.
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
- Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering or equivalent.
- Typically 4 years + experience in a consultancy environment.
- Experience in detailed design of water and wastewater infrastructure projects
- Experience in the design management of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
- Good knowledge of relevant industry related Australian Standards and WSAA codes would be advantageous.
- Chartered Engineer or actively working towards chartered status would be advantageous
- Well-developed use and understanding of Civil 3D modelling software, 2D and 3D CADD software would be advantageous.
- Understanding of related safety in design practices and processes.
- Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively.
- Experience in Design and Construction projects would be advantageous.
Why choose us?
At WSP we provide a diverse and inclusive work environment and offer many personal and professional development opportunities that are aimed to help you deliver your best self to the role while managing your personal life in balance.
Some of the many benefits we offer our employees include:
- Flexible working hours (core hours between 10am-3pm)
- Working from home - typically 2 days per week
- Beautiful central office designed to inspire creativity, mental wellbeing and collaboration
- 16 weeks paid Parental leave & purchased additional annual leave (up to 8 weeks)
- Professional and technical development opportunities - a strong focus on learning and progression
- Global mobility
- Corporate employee discounts and offers
- Salary continuance insurance
- Wellness at work & social club
- Workplace giving /volunteering
- Employee reward & recognition program
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.
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