Senior/Associate Civil Engineer

3 days ago


Adelaide, Australia WSP Full time

What if you could work with the best and brightest minds in the water industry? With us, you can.

Our Water team promotes holistic, sustainable water resource management for governments, investors, developers, manufacturers, utilities, and corporations, helping with network maintenance and development, risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, cost reduction, and future-ready strategies.

This role will see you enhance your capabilities and the reputation of WSP’s Water Utilities team. You will join one of the largest consulting teams in Adelaide in the water sector and collaborate with talented professionals nationwide (Melbourne, Sydney, Newcastle, Adelaide, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, and Gold Coast). Working on iconic projects, you will drive future-ready outcomes that will benefit clients and communities.

We are involved in some of Australia's industry leading water programs partnering with key clients including:

  • SA Water Engineering Panel
  • Logan Water Partnership, Logan City Council
  • Wastewater Regional Program and Water Southern Zones Programs, Urban Utilities
  • Capital Delivery Office (CDO), TasWater
  • Gold Coast PSP
  • Delivering 4 Customers, Sydney Water

What you’ll do

We understand that everybody's strengths differ, and while we value having the right experience, we are opening applications to candidates with proven experience in the water, mining or industrial sector at a Professional to Principal Level. Depending on your experience, ideally you will:

  • Drive the technical quality of water and wastewater infrastructure design projects.
  • Develop and deliver civil design through the full spectrum of the project life cycle to ensure work output is of a technically high standard.
  • Produce and review concise, high-quality technical documentation.
  • Understand and manage the design of a range of projects or program work packages.
  • Contribute to the design team by actively assisting colleagues in achieving improved client feedback results, enhancing satisfaction, and exceeding client expectations.
  • Assist in preparing and coordinating high-quality proposals and pursuits.
  • Assist in project management and design management of a range of projects.
  • Develop and mentor younger engineers.
  • Work collaboratively with a team, including on large-scale multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects and programs.

About you

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent.
  • Proven experience as an Experienced or Senior Engineer in a consultancy environment.
  • Experience in detailed design of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, with specific experience in pipeline and pump station design.
  • Experience in the design management of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
  • Good knowledge of relevant industry-related Australian Standards and WSAA codes is advantageous. SA Water projects highly advantageous.
  • Chartered Engineer or actively working towards chartered status.
  • Well-developed use and understanding of Civil 3D modeling software, and 2D and 3D CADD software is advantageous.
  • Understanding of related safety in design practices and processes.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively.
  • Ability to prepare successful proposals with the correct scope and budget.
  • Help develop and mentor younger engineers, both on projects and through structured training.
  • Ability to submit technical reports to a high standard requiring minimal correction, and provide final review of reports.
  • Experience in Design and Construction projects is advantageous.

About WSP

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services firms, bringing together approximately 6,000 talented people across 15 offices in Australia. We are technical experts who design and provide strategic advice on sustainable solutions and engineer Future ReadyTM projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come. 

At WSP, we want you to embrace your curiosity and work in a culture celebrating different perspectives. With access to global scale and reach, you’ll connect with the brightest minds in the field to make the best work of your life.

We believe that in imagining a better future for us all, you’ll imagine a better future for you.

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 Benefits page.

Think this could be the opportunity for you? Apply now to begin your journey with WSP.

WSP. With us, you can.



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