Lead Engineering Geologist

WSP USA; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Lead / Principal Engineering Geologist to play a key role in our Mining team across heavy haul rail and sustaining capital programs. This senior role requires strong technical depth and leadership to guide engineering geology and geotechnical inputs across brownfield mining environments.

You will collaborate with civil, geotechnical and rail engineers, mentor junior staff, review work, ensure quality, and engage with clients to translate findings into actionable recommendations,

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in engineering geology within mining, resources, infrastructure or heavy haul rail environments.
• A degree in Geology, Geoscience, Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong experience across mining projects, sustaining capital programs, heavy haul rail corridors or brownfields operations.
• Expertise in geological interpretation, earthworks, pavement design, group conditions and geotechnical risk management.
• A track record of leading multidisciplinary project teams and delivering high-quality technical outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to communication complex technical issues clearly and confidently.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach with commercial awareness and sound engineering judgement.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering geology and geotechnical inputs across mining and heavy haul rail sustaining capital projects.
• Provide technical direction for renewals and upgrade programs involving rail formation, track infrastructure, earthworks and associated assets.
• Drive engineering solutions for pavement design, ground improvement, slope stability and foundation assessments.
• Review and interpret geological and geotechnical data to develop practical, client-focused recommendations.
• Build trusted relationships with major mining clients and contribute to strategic project discussions.
• Champion technical excellence through design reviews, governance and quality assurance.
• Mentor and develop engineers and geologists, helping build capability across the broader team.
• Contribute to winning work, strengthening client relationships and growing WSP's market presence.

Skills

Engineering Geology

Geotechnical Engineering

Mining Projects

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Mentoring

Client Communication

Education

Geology/Geoscience/Geotechnical Engineering degree

Related discipline

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, 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:

WSP is seeking a Lead / Principal Engineering Geologist to play a key role in our Mining team, supporting major clients across heavy haul rail and sustaining capital programs. This is a senior role suited to someone with strong technical depth and leadership capability, able to guide engineering geology and geotechnical inputs across complex, brownfield mining environments.

You’ll work closely with civil, geotechnical and rail engineers, contributing to integrated design outcomes across earthworks, track formation and foundations. In addition to leading technical delivery, you’ll play an important role in mentoring junior team members, reviewing work, and maintaining quality across outputs. The role also involves regular engagement with client stakeholders, helping to translate technical findings into clear, actionable recommendations. Day to day will look like;

• Lead engineering geology and geotechnical inputs across mining and heavy haul rail sustaining capital projects.

• Provide technical direction for renewals and upgrade programs involving rail formation, track infrastructure, earthworks and associated assets.

• Drive engineering solutions for pavement design, ground improvement, slope stability and foundation assessments.

• Review and interpret geological and geotechnical data to develop practical, client-focused recommendations.

• Build trusted relationships with major mining clients and contribute to strategic project discussions.

• Champion technical excellence through design reviews, governance and quality assurance.

• Mentor and develop engineers and geologists, helping build capability across the broader team.

• Contribute to winning work, strengthening client relationships and growing WSP's market presence.

About you:

• 10-15 years of experience in engineering geology within mining, resources, infrastructure or heavy haul rail environments.

• A degree in Geology, Geoscience, Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline.

• Strong experience across mining projects, sustaining capital programs, heavy haul rail corridors or brownfields operations.

• Expertise in geological interpretation, earthworks, pavement design, group conditions and geotechnical risk management.

• A track record of leading multidisciplinary project teams and delivering high-quality technical outcomes.

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to communication complex technical issues clearly and confidently.

• A practical, solutions-focused approach with commercial awareness and sound engineering judgement.

Why WSP?

• Work on some of Australia's most significant mining and heavy haul rail assets.

• Take on a highly visible technical leadership role with genuine influence over project outcomes and client strategy.

• Join a respected and growing Mining team with a strong pipeline of long-term sustaining capital work.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary specialists across Australia and WSP's global network.

• Mentor and develop emerging professionals while continuing your own leadership journey.

• Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a culture that supports wellbeing, development and career growth.

• Access industry-leading technical networks, professional development opportunities and clear pathways to further leadership positions.