Senior Drainage Engineer Hybrid

15 hours ago

Perth, Western Australia WSP Australia Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

If you're ready to make a real impact, we're on the lookout for a passionate Senior Drainage Engineer to join our Bridges, Aviation and Roads team and help deliver future-ready solutions across Western Australia's most exciting infrastructure projects.

At the heart of our Transport & Infrastructure Group, you'll work with cutting-edge technology and a culture of innovation to design smarter, safer, and more sustainable drainage systems. From highways to airports, your work will help connect communities and build resilience across the state.

About the Role

You'll work on landmark projects in the Road and Rail sectors, plus a mix of smaller initiatives that keep things fresh. With major transport infrastructure wins already under our belt, now's the time to join a team that's shaping WA's infrastructure future.

This role is based in our Perth office, where you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with industry-leading engineers and grow your technical expertise. Hybrid and flexible work arrangements are supported.

You will be:

  • Designing innovative drainage systems for civil infrastructure projects.
  • Leading and coordinating design elements to meet project goals and client expectations.
  • Partnering with Principal Engineers on large-scale projects and owning your deliverables.
  • Supporting the next generation of young drainage engineers.
  • Producing high-quality design reports and drawing packages.

About You

  • A degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (Bachelor or Masters).
  • A minimum of 3 - 5 years' experience in drainage design, preferably for transport infrastructure projects.
  • Knowledge of Austroads guidelines, Main Roads Western Australia standards and specifications, ARR2019 and experience with rail drainage standards and specifications would also be a plus.
  • Hands-on experience with stormwater and drainage design (open channels, culverts, pit and piped systems, basins).
  • Proficiency in tools like 12D, DRAINS, HEC-RAS — use of dynamic drainage within 12D, Open Roads and/or experience with TUFLOW is a bonus
  • A positive, team-first attitude with a passion for technical excellence and innovation.
  • Great communication skills and a drive to make a difference.

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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