Senior Civil Engineer, Water Utilities

2 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia WSP Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Work options: Hybrid

  • Enjoy Flexibility and Balance - harmonize professional responsibilities with personal life
  • Fantastic Company benefits including extra holiday leave
  • Advance your career with our supportive Professional Development Pathways
Why Join WSP?

As a global leader in environmental consulting, WSP is proud of the impact our Water team continues to make across Queensland. From Townsville to Brisbane, our engineers deliver future-ready solutions that support sustainable growth and resilient infrastructure.

With major projects underway and new opportunities emerging, we're seeking a Senior Civil Engineer with a forward-thinking mindset to help shape the next chapter of our water story.

About the Role

Based in our Brisbane office, you'll work on large-scale, multi-disciplinary water and wastewater projects that make a real difference to communities. You'll collaborate with talented professionals, lead design delivery, and contribute to proposals that win exciting new work.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Civil design development and delivery across the full project life cycle
  • Production and review of concise, high-quality technical documentation
  • Design and/or design management of a range of projects or programme work packages
  • Assisting with proposals and pursuits
  • Collaborating on large-scale, multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects
What We're Looking For
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
  • Ideally 6+ years' experience in a consultancy environment
  • Experience in detailed design and design management of water and wastewater infrastructure projects
  • Knowledge of Australian Standards and WSAA codes
  • Chartered Engineer status or working towards it (advantageous)
  • Familiarity with Civil 3D modelling software (advantageous)
  • Understanding of safety in design practices
  • Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively
Why Brisbane?
  • Work from our modern Brisbane office in the heart of the city
  • Enjoy a lifestyle that blends professional growth with vibrant urban living
  • Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
  • Access to WSP's global network and career development programmes

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 73,000 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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