Lead Structural Engineer - Mining & Asset Integrity

WSP Global Inc.; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Career development pathways

Local expertise backed by national and

Collaborative culture with innovation

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Townsville, Queensland, invites a Principal Structural Engineer to join our mining team. You will lead structural integrity projects across mining and heavy industrial assets, balancing design with field assessments, and mentoring engineers to grow our capability in Queensland.

You will apply your experience in steel and concrete design, inspections, and remediation to deliver reliable, safe, and compliant infrastructure for mining facilities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• RPEQ or eligible for RPEQ registration.
• Extensive mining, resources, heavy industry experience.
• Strong background in steel and concrete structural design.
• Experience with inspections, integrity assessments, and remedial engineering.
• Knowledge of Australian structural design standards.
• Strong client engagement and business development skills.
• 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.

Skills

Structural engineering

Client engagement

Mentoring

Project leadership

Communication

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

WSP Global Inc. in Townsville, Queensland, invites a Principal Structural Engineer to join our mining team. You will lead structural integrity projects across mining and heavy industrial assets, balancing design with field assessments, and mentoring engineers to grow our capability in Queensland.

You will apply your experience in steel and concrete design, inspections, and remediation to deliver reliable, safe, and compliant infrastructure for mining facilities.