Senior Hydraulic Engineer

WSP in Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Flexible working environment

Career progression pathways

Job summary

WSP in Australia is seeking a Senior Hydraulic Engineer to join their Building Services team in Perth. This role offers the chance to work on major projects in health, aviation, defence, and transport. You will collaborate within a supportive team and deliver technically challenging work.

The ideal candidate will have experience in hydraulic design, strong communication skills, and the ability to engage with stakeholders. Join WSP today and be part of transformative infrastructure projects across Australia.

Qualifications

• Experience in hydraulic design within a Building Services consulting environment.
• Strong technical capability across building hydraulics and drainage systems.
• Ability to work across multiple large-scale projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Australian Citizenship preferred due to defence-related projects.

Responsibilities

• Work across major hospital developments, aviation infrastructure, defence facilities, and large transport projects.
• Deliver end-to-end hydraulic design within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers and project leaders across national teams.
• Contribute to technically complex, large-scale projects with real impact.

Skills

Hydraulic design

Building hydraulics

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Job description

Senior Hydraulic Engineer (Building Services) – Perth

We are currently seeking a Senior Hydraulic Engineer to join our growing Building Services team in Perth. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on some of Australia’s most complex and high‑profile projects across health, aviation, defence and transport. You’ll be part of a highly collaborative team delivering technically challenging work, with exposure to large‑scale, multidisciplinary projects that are shaping major infrastructure across the country.

The opportunity

• Work across major hospital developments, aviation infrastructure, defence facilities and large transport projects
• Deliver end‑to‑end hydraulic design within a multidisciplinary environment
• Collaborate with experienced engineers and project leaders across national teams
• Contribute to technically complex, large‑scale projects with real impact

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in hydraulic design within a Building Services consulting environment
• Strong technical capability across building hydraulics and drainage systems
• Ability to work across multiple large‑scale projects
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Australian Citizenship preferred (due to defence‑related projects)

Level

We are open to considering both mid‑level and Senior Engineers who are looking to step into a role with greater project exposure and technical ownership.

Why join?

• Work on iconic, career‑defining projects across key sectors
• Be part of a supportive, high‑performing and collaborative team
• Flexible working environment with a focus on work‑life balance
• Clear pathways for career progression and technical development

Employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP’s collective success.

With us, you can. Apply today.