Geotechnical Engineer

2 weeks ago

Perth, Western Australia WSP in 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.

This role will see you enhance your capabilities and the reputation of WSP's
Mining Sustaining Capital
team. You will collaborate with talented professionals working on iconic projects to drive future ready outcomes that will benefit clients and communities.

At WSP you'll find the scale and reach you need to do the kind of work the world needs – and the culture and people that make it the best work of your life.

Our Mining Group

Our global team of over 5,200 dedicated mining professionals are supporting the industry to decarbonise mining operations in the accelerating green transition. Working collaboratively across borders and disciplines, you'll join a leading team working on interesting and complex projects. We are experts in our field, and we are passionate about mining.

What you'll do:

In this role, you'll be working on one of our key heavy haul rail projects, focused on track renewals across 1700km of Pilbara railway. This role is office based, with a heavy field work component, working alongside a supportive team with a strong focus on client relationship and delivery. Your day to day will include;

  • Undertake a variety of field and office-based assignments under the guidance of senior engineers, ensuring tasks are completed to quality and safety standards.
  • Assist in the preparation of geotechnical designs, technical reports, specifications, and engineering drawings, contributing to high-quality project deliverables.
  • Interpret field and laboratory data to support the development of geotechnical models and design recommendations.
  • Coordinate the accurate entry, validation, and ongoing management of geotechnical data within project databases, ensuring integrity and traceability.
  • Prepare clear, well-structured technical reports and documentation, delivering outputs on schedule with review and mentorship from senior team members.

About You

  • Relevant Degree (Geology, Geoscience, Civil Engineering etc).
  • 2+ years experience working in a Geo role, ideally on mining, rail or infrastructure projects.
  • Exposure to geotechnical data management packages, such as OpenGround, gINT, and GIS applications, such as GlobalMapper.
  • Willingness to participate in regular field work.
  • An ability to work cohesively within a team driven environment.
  • Strong report writing and excellent communication skills.

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.

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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