Civil Engineer

WSP; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

16 weeks paid parental leave

Additional four weeks of leave

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Civil Engineer to join our Newcastle Mining team, delivering a range of mining and resource projects from concept to detailed design and delivery. You’ll work with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to earthworks, drainage and site infrastructure design.

The role offers exposure to major mining clients, flexible work arrangements and opportunities for professional development as part of a global engineering practice.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering.
• 2-6 years of relevant civil engineering experience, ideally within mining, infrastructure, resources or industrial projects.
• Strong working knowledge of Civil design tools (12d or Civil 3D).
• Experience with earthworks, drainage, roads and site infrastructure design.
• Familiarity with Australian standards and engineering design practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver civil engineering designs for mining and resource sector projects.
• Undertake earthworks, roads, drainage, site development and associated infrastructure design.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, specifications and design documentation.
• Develop and review 12d models, alignments, surfaces and earthworks designs.
• Coordinate with mechanical, structural, electrical and process disciplines.
• Attend client meetings and contribute to project planning and delivery activities.
• Support site inspections, commissioning and construction activities as required.
• Assist in developing practical and cost-effective engineering solutions.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Australian Standards

Stakeholder Engagement

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

12d

Civil 3D

Job description

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.

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 & Metals group is a leader in future-led end to end mining solutions and delivery of services to our clients.We specialise in delivering comprehensive and tailored solutions for the mining industry. Our team manages and executes large-scale capital projects and sustaining capital projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety and leave a lasting positive legacy in the communities we engage with.

What you’ll do:

Looking to take the next step in your engineering career while working on a diverse range of mining projects? We're seeking a Civil Engineer to join our Newcastle Mining team, supporting the delivery of small – medium sized mining and resource related projects.

You'll work alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams and gain exposure to the full project lifecycle, from concept studies through to detailed design and project delivery.

• Deliver civil engineering designs for mining and resource sector projects.
• Undertake earthworks, roads, drainage, site development and associated infrastructure design.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, specifications and design documentation.
• Develop and review 12d models, alignments, surfaces and earthworks designs.
• Coordinate with mechanical, structural, electrical and process disciplines.
• Attend client meetings and contribute to project planning and delivery activities.
• Support site inspections, commissioning and construction activities as required.
• Assist in developing practical and cost-effective engineering solutions.

About you:

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering.
• 2-6 years of relevant civil engineering experience, ideally within mining, infrastructure, resources or industrial projects.
• Strong working knowledge of Civil design tools (12d or Civil 3D)
• Experience with earthworks, drainage, roads and site infrastructure design.
• Familiarity with Australian standards and engineering design practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.

Why WSP?

• A strong pipeline of small-medium mining projects.
• Exposure to leading mining clients and complex technical challenges.
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers.
• Option to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave annually.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Access to national mining expertise and multidisciplinary project teams.

At WSP, you'll be part of a global professional services firm that values technical excellence, collaboration and innovation. If you're looking to build your career within a respected mining team and develop your expertise on meaningful projects, we'd love to hear from you.