Principal Structural Engineer – Trenchless

Work options: Hybrid

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.

The opportunity

We're growing our expert Temporary Works and Trenchless team to tackle some of the most complex underground challenges in Australia and New Zealand. From deep trunk sewers 20m below urban centres with limited footprint deep access shafts to the surface enabling works and required pipe jacking supports, our projects are as rewarding as they are technically demanding.

To support us on this journey, we're looking for a Principal Structural Engineer with expertise in deep shaft design and trenchless installation methods to join our regional team focused in Melbourne and Sydney.

You'll work on high-impact infrastructure projects, with the flexibility of a hybrid model with up to three days a week from home when not on client site.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Design leadership across pipe jacking, micro-tunnelling, HDD, and live flow GRP slip-lining projects
• Deep shaft design in constrained urban environments, including restricted footprint shafts over 20m deep
• Temporary works and enabling solutions for complex underground infrastructure
• Tender support and construction staging, helping shape winning bids and practical delivery strategies
• Project coordination across disciplines, ensuring safety, efficiency, and constructability
• Client and contractor collaboration, simplifying complex designs and improving construction methods
• Mentoring junior engineers, contributing to design reviews and technical workshops
• Driving innovation in trenchless and temporary works practices

Here are some recent projects you could help shape:

• Melbourne Metro
• Northeast Link
• Gold Coast Seaway Project
• Sunbury Level Crossing Removal
• Herne Bay Trunk Sewer Upgrade (NZ)
• Orakei Main Sewer Rehabilitation (NZ)
• Bondi Ocean Outfall Sewer (BOOS) Rehabilitation
• D4C consortium pump stations and trenchless shaft/shoring works

About You

You're a technically strong, curious, adaptable and collaborative engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and working closely with contractors and clients.

You bring:

• Proven experience in trenchless installation (e.g., micro-tunnelling, sewer rehab)
• Expertise in deep shaft design (10m+ a must, ideally 20m+)
• Familiarity with surface equipment and temporary works
• Experience in active sewer environments and awareness of HSE considerations advantageous
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng)
• Bachelor's in Civil/Structural Engineering
• Strong leadership, communication, and coordination skills

The team

WSP's Geotechnical & Tunnels division unites more than 400 geotechnical, geological, and tunneling consultants nationwide, recognised for their expertise, collaborative spirit, and commitment to best practice.

By joining us, you will enjoy the best of both worlds: the resources and high-calibre colleagues of a major consultancy who deliver both multidisciplinary and single-discipline geotechnical solutions, and the opportunity to solve a diverse array of technical challenges; from local site investigations to landmark mega-projects in the infrastructure, mining, property, and building sectors.

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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