Marine Geotechnical Engineer — Ports & Coastal Projects

WSP in Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Job summary

WSP in Australia seeks Marine Geotechnical Engineers to join our Geotechnics & Tunnels team, delivering cross-disciplinary coastal and port projects. You’ll lead multidisciplinary marine investigations, coordinate offshore site work, and mentor team members while engaging clients.

This role welcomes applicants across experience levels and offers opportunities to work on landmark projects. Join a global practice with diverse perspectives and a culture that recognises new ideas.

Qualifications

• Experience in marine geology and geomorphology evident.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary investigations and offshore operations.
• Knowledge of permitting processes for marine investigations and coastal projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver multidisciplinary marine projects for port and coastal clients.
• Plan and coordinate offshore site investigations, including vessel-based operations.
• Manage permits, approvals, and regulatory requirements for marine investigations.
• Interpret geotechnical data and contribute to marine design solutions.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients and support technical decisions.
• Oversee project delivery, budgets and timelines across workstreams.
• Mentor team members and foster technical capability.

Skills

Marine geology

Geomorphology

Team coordination

Client engagement

Tools

Leapfrog

Job description

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.

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.

We’re looking for Marine Geotechnical Engineers to join our Geotechnics & Tunnels team, playing a key role in delivering complex, multidisciplinary near-shore marine investigations, designs, and supporting major port and coastal infrastructure clients. You’ll combine practical and technical multidisciplinary experience to drive high-quality outcomes across marine environments.

WSP welcomes applications from candidates of all experience levels. Whether you’re an expert in marine geotechnical engineering or you have a genuine passion for developing a career in this field, we’d love to hear from you!

The opportunity

In this role, you’ll be supporting delivery across a strong pipeline of marine, port-related projects in a multidisciplinary environment. You’ll take ownership of multidisciplinary marine investigations, from planning and approvals though to execution, interpretation, and design inputs, while maintaining close collaboration with clients and marine contractors.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver multidisciplinary marine projects for port and coastal clients.
• Plan and coordinate offshore site investigations, including vessel-based operations.
• Manage permits, approvals, and regulatory requirements for marine investigations.
• Interpret geotechnical data and contribute to marine design solutions (including channel alignments).
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, supporting technical discussions and decision-making.
• Oversee project delivery, budgets, and timelines across multiple workstreams.
• Support and mentor team members, fostering strong technical capability.
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in marine geology / geomorphology.
• Proven track record in multidisciplinary marine investigations and offshore operations.
• Experience managing projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Understanding of marine investigation methodologies and permitting processes.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage clients and stakeholders.
• Background in consulting or coastal projects within ports, dredging programs, and/or coastal environments.
• Proficiency in Leapfrog or similar geospatial/geotechnical software (desirable).
  
  

How To Apply

Please ensure your application includes a cover letter outlining your relevant experience, interest in marine geotechnical work, and what attracts you to this opportunity.In the event you don’t have all the relevant experience now, please outline why your experience to date can be leveraged into the role in a short period and why you are interested in marine geotechnical capability.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 73,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP’s collective success. To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.

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