Hydraulic Engineer, Building Services

WSP in Australia; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive team environment

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Wellbeing programs

Professional development offerings

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Adelaide is looking for a Hydraulic Engineer with 3–6 years of experience in Australian building services. You will deliver hydraulic design for small to medium-scale projects and support multidisciplinary teams. A strong understanding of relevant Codes and Standards is required, along with a degree in Engineering or similar. The role offers a competitive salary, a supportive team environment, and flexible hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years’ experience in hydraulic engineering in Australia.
• Solid understanding of Codes and Standards (AS/NZS, NCC).
• Experience with defence or secure projects is beneficial.
• Consulting experience preferred; D&C backgrounds valued.
• Working knowledge of BIM tools (Revit, NavisWorks).

Responsibilities

• Deliver hydraulic services design for building projects.
• Support multidisciplinary design teams on national projects.
• Produce compliant design documentation according to standards.
• Collaborate with internal project partners, clients, and authorities to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Build relationships within the Adelaide market and contribute to team culture.
• Develop technical skills while gaining exposure to increasingly complex projects.

Skills

Hydraulic design

BIM tools (Revit, NavisWorks)

Australian building services

Consulting experience

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical or similar)

Tools

Revit

NavisWorks

Job description

Job Opportunity: Hydraulic Engineer – Adelaide

WSP Adelaide is seeking a talented Hydraulic Engineer to join our Building Services team. This role is ideal for someone with 3–6 years’ experience who’s ready to take on more responsibility, deliver high‑quality design work, and contribute to projects across civic and public infrastructure, defence, commercial, and education sectors.

We warmly welcome interstate applicants, and part‑time applications are encouraged for those seeking flexibility.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver hydraulic services design for small to medium‑scale building projects.
• Support larger multidisciplinary design teams on national projects.
• Produce compliant, accurate design documentation in line with relevant Codes, Standards, and client requirements.
• Work closely with internal project partners, clients, and authorities to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Build strong relationships within the Adelaide market and contribute positively to team culture.
• Continue developing your technical skills while gaining exposure to increasingly complex projects.

About You

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical or similar), or equivalent industry experience.
• 3–6 years’ experience in Australian building services, specialising in hydraulic engineering.
• Solid understanding of relevant Codes and Standards (AS/NZS, NCC, etc.).
• Consulting experience is preferred, though D&C backgrounds are also valued.
• Working knowledge of BIM tools (Revit, NavisWorks) is highly regarded.
• Defence or secure‑project experience is beneficial (citizenship may be advantageous for certain project requirements).

Why Join WSP Adelaide?

• Work on meaningful, community‑shaping projects across South Australia.
• A supportive team environment with strong mentoring and development pathways.
• Competitive salary and full suite of benefits.
• Hybrid working model and genuine flexibility, including part‑time options.
• Access to WSP’s Employee Share Purchase Plan, wellbeing programs, and professional development offerings.

Imagine being part of a team building better outcomes for the communities around us.

With us, you can. Apply today.