Lead Structural Engineer – Mining & Asset Integrity

WSP; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Townsville, Australia, seeks a Principal Structural Engineer to lead mining infrastructure projects across Queensland. You will balance detailed design with field-based integrity and asset assessments, guiding a diverse portfolio of heavy industrial assets and brownfield sites.

You will apply expertise in steel and concrete structures, deliver inspections and remediation strategies, and grow WSP’s structural integrity capability through strong client engagement and cross-disciplinary

Qualifications

• Degree qualifications in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• RPEQ or eligibility to obtain RPEQ registration.
• Extensive experience within mining, resources, heavy industry, or asset-intensive environments.
• Strong background in structural engineering design of steel and concrete structures.
• Experience undertaking structural inspections, integrity assessments, and remedial engineering.
• Knowledge of Australian structural design standards.
• Experience working directly with operational mining assets and brownfield environments.
• Strong client engagement and business development skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capability.
• A passion for mentoring and developing technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering and structural integrity projects across mining and heavy industrial assets.
• Deliver structural inspections, integrity assessments, condition evaluations, and remediation recommendations.
• Undertake concept, detailed, and brownfield design of mining infrastructure and processing facilities.
• Provide technical leadership for steel and concrete structures, materials handling systems, and fixed plant infrastructure.
• Develop remediation strategies and life extension solutions for ageing assets.
• Build strong relationships with mining clients across Queensland and identify opportunities for continued growth.
• Support proposals, business development activities, and strategic client engagement.
• Mentor and develop structural engineers across the team.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Job description

WSP in Townsville, Australia, seeks a Principal Structural Engineer to lead mining infrastructure projects across Queensland. You will balance detailed design with field-based integrity and asset assessments, guiding a diverse portfolio of heavy industrial assets and brownfield sites.

You will apply expertise in steel and concrete structures, deliver inspections and remediation strategies, and grow WSP’s structural integrity capability through strong client engagement and cross-disciplinary