Senior/Associate Civil Engineer – Renewable Energy

• Lead civil design for renewable energy projects, including solar, wind and battery energy storage systems (BESS)
• National role with clear pathway to leadership in a growing business group
• Work on complex renewable energy project designs across Australia

Are you ready to power the future of Australia's energy infrastructure?

WSP is expanding our Power & Energy business and we're looking for a future-focused Senior or Associate Civil Engineer to join our growing Renewable Energy team. This national role offers the opportunity to work on some of the most complex and high-profile energy projects in the country, while building your leadership path in a business that's scaling fast.

We're working on exciting projects including wind farms, solar farms and BESS. While there is a focus on renewable energy projects, this role will support the broader Power & Energy business with scope to work on transmission and distribution, and other forms of generation.

What You'll Do

• Provide expert civil engineering advice to developers, owners, and financiers in the energy sector.
• Design and/or manage: solar pile foundations; solar farm systems and infrastructure; access roads; grading; drainage; retaining walls; stormwater systems; wind turbine foundations; BESS foundations; crane hardstands; stream, creek and river crossings; MV station pads; site construction facilities; operation and maintenance facilities; conceptual BESS, wind and solar farms layouts; and other civil infrastructure associated with renewable projects.
• Deliver or coordinate technical assessments: quarry, traffic, earthworks, drainage, construction noise, and geotechnical investigations.
• Contribute to concept and balance-of-plant designs for wind, solar, and battery projects.
• Review detailed designs as Owner's Engineer and conduct site inspections across Australia.
• Lead and manage consulting engagements, with increasing responsibility aligned to your experience.
• Support bids and business development for renewable energy and infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate across disciplines and mentor junior engineers as you grow into a leadership role.

This is more than a job, it's your chance to lead the civil design in Australia's renewable energy industry and grow your career in a team that values technical excellence, innovation, and leadership.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
• 8+ years of experience in civil engineering, ideally in a consulting environment.
• Strong technical capability in civil design and documentation for renewable energy projects. Experience with wind turbine foundations design will be looked on favourably but is not essential.
• Experience with Safety in Design practices and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Skilled in design management and confident leading project delivery.
• Chartered (CPEng), RPEQ, or working toward professional registration.
• Excellent communicator and relationship builder with a strategic mindset.
• Passionate about renewables and ready to step into a national leadership path.
• On-site renewables experience is highly desirable.

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:

• Competitive Pay & Perks – Enjoy top-tier compensation, salary continuance insurance, retail discounts, and more.
• Inclusive Culture – Thrive in a supportive team that celebrates diverse voices and values your unique perspective.
• Career Growth, Your Way – Access mentoring, leadership development, secondments, and global mobility opportunities.
• Flexibility That Works – Embrace flexible work options and the ability to purchase up to 4 extra weeks of leave.
• Family & Life Support – Get up to 16 weeks paid parental leave and dedicated support for those returning to work.
• Purpose-Driven Projects – Contribute to work that makes a real difference in building sustainable, resilient communities.

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.

For a confidential conversation about this role—or to explore other opportunities within WSP Water Group—please contact Carmina Navalta from our Talent Acquisition Team.

With us, you can. Apply today.

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