Experienced Professional, Hydraulic Engineering

WSP USA; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA in Canberra is seeking an experienced Hydraulic Engineer to join our Building Services team. You will lead hydraulic design across a diverse portfolio including transport, defence and commercial projects, delivering concepts through construction.

This role offers flexible hybrid work, strong leadership, and opportunities to mentor engineers while collaborating with architects, other disciplines and clients to ensure compliance with Australian standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Hydraulic Engineer in building services.
• Experience delivering large, complex projects.
• Solid knowledge of Australian Standards, NCC and authority requirements.
• Confident leading design packages and multiple stakeholders.
• Clear communication and client-focused approach.
• Desire to work in a team-focused environment with balance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the hydraulic design and delivery of projects across a diverse portfolio.
• Take end-to-end ownership of hydraulic design from concept through to construction.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers.
• Coordinate with other building services, architects and consultants.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to clients and stakeholders.
• Review designs, documentation and site works for quality and compliance.

Skills

Hydraulic design

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Building services

Communication

Job description

Building Services | Canberra

We are seeking an experienced Hydraulic Engineer to join a high-performing Canberra Building Services team, stepping into a key role delivering a range of projects across multiple sectors, including transport, mission critical, defence and commercial.

This opportunity will suit a senior consultant who enjoys technical leadership, collaboration and meaningful project ownership within a workplace that genuinely prioritises flexibility, trust and balance.

The Role

In This Role, You Will

• Lead the hydraulic design and delivery of projects across a diverse portfolio




• Take end-to-end ownership of hydraulic design from concept through to construction




• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to developing engineers




• Coordinate closely with other building services disciplines, architects and external consultants




• Act as a trusted technical advisor to clients and project stakeholders




• Review designs, documentation and site works to ensure quality, compliance and constructability

You will contribute across a varied project portfolio including health, education, defence, commercial and transport, offering strong project diversity and long-term career stability.

About You

You will bring:

• 3+ years’ experience as a Hydraulic Engineer within a building services consultancy




• Proven experience delivering complex, large-scale projects




• Strong technical capability and sound knowledge of Australian Standards, NCC and authority requirements




• Confidence leading design packages and managing priorities across multiple stakeholders




• Clear communication skills and a collaborative, client-focused approach




• A desire to work in a supportive team where quality, people and balance genuinely matter

Why You’ll Love Working Here

This is a workplace that genuinely trusts and supports its people. You will be encouraged to do your best work while maintaining flexibility that fits your life.

What You Can Expect

• A hybrid working model with genuine flexibility around how and where you work




• A supportive, inclusive and collaborative team culture




• Strong technical leadership and knowledge sharing across the business




• Exposure to a broad range of sectors and high-profile projects




• Clear and achievable career progression aligned with your goals




• A strong focus on wellbeing, flexibility and long-term careers

You will be joining a Canberra Building Services team where people are respected, supported and trusted, and where professional growth does not come at the expense of personal balance.

If you are an experienced hydraulic consultant looking for meaningful projects, supportive leadership and a genuinely flexible workplace, we would love to hear from you.