Principal Civil Technologist

WSP USA; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Perth is seeking an experienced OpenRoads Designer to deliver complex road and transport projects within the Bridges, Aviation and Roads team. You will create detailed OpenRoads design models and drawings, collaborating with engineers and clients to meet project goals.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, adherence to Australian standards, and opportunities for career growth within WA's transport infrastructure program.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in road and civil design within consulting or infrastructure delivery.
• Proficiency in Bentley OpenRoads Designer including templates, libraries and model management.
• Knowledge of Austroads guidelines and Main Roads WA standards applied to live projects.
• Strong geometric design capability and project problem-solving experience.
• Rail drainage standards knowledge is a plus.
• High attention to detail and strong collaboration skills.
• Ability to work autonomously on allocated design packages.
• Knowledge of ProjectWise and MicroStation; coding in C# or Python is a bonus.
• Positive, team-first attitude with interest in technical excellence and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed road and civil designs using OpenRoads Designer.
• Develop and maintain high-quality design models, drawings and documentation.
• Contribute to delivery of complex transport infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with engineers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Apply Safety in Design and QA processes.
• Ensure compliance with Australian standards and WA requirements.

Skills

OpenRoads Designer proficiency

Geometric design

Autonomy

Education

Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

MicroStation

ProjectWise

C#

Python

Job description

OpenRoads Designer - Perth

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you have the chance to contribute to impactful, world‑class projects and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. With access to global expertise, cutting‑edge technology, and a culture that values curiosity and diverse perspectives, you'll have endless opportunities to shape a unique and rewarding career.

We are expanding our Bridges, Aviation and Roads team in Perth. In this role, you will work alongside talented professionals on iconic projects that drive future‑ready solutions benefiting both clients and communities.

The opportunity

If you’re ready to make a real impact, we're on the lookout for passionate OpenRoads Designers to join our Bridges, Aviation and Roads team and help deliver future‑ready solutions across Western Australia’s most exciting infrastructure projects.

At the heart of our Transport & Infrastructure Group, you’ll work with cutting‑edge technology and a culture of innovation to design smarter, safer, and more sustainable drainage systems. From highways to airports, your work will help connect communities and build resilience across the state.

This role is ideal for an experienced OpenRoads Designer who enjoys being hands‑on with detailed civil design and documentation while working closely with engineers, project teams and clients.

You will play a key role in the delivery of complex road and transport infrastructure projects, contributing high‑quality OpenRoads digital design models, drawings and associated technical documentation, while supporting the ongoing growth of our transport design capability across WA.

This is a technical, delivery‑focused design role, offering exposure to major projects, technical challenges across concept, detailed and issue for construction stages and a clear pathway for career development.

You will:

• Produce detailed road and civil designs using Bentley OpenRoads Designer

• Develop and maintain high‑quality design models, drawings and documentation

• Contribute to the delivery of complex transport infrastructure projects

• Collaborate with engineers and multidisciplinary teams

• Apply Safety in Design principles and quality assurance processes

• Ensure compliance with Australian Standards, Main Roads WA and PTA requirements

About you

• Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

• Demonstrated experience in road and civil design within a consulting or infrastructure delivery environment

• Strong capability in Bentley OpenRoads Designer including knowledge of OpenRoads back‑end processes such as feature definitions, templates, libraries, references, drawing production and model management

• Knowledge of Austroads guidelines, Main Roads WA standards and specifications, with experience of applying these standards to live projects

• Strong capability in geometric design with demonstrated expertise in project problem‑solving experience.

• Knowledge and experience of rail drainage standards and specifications is also a plus.

• High attention to detail and strong collaboration skills

• Ability to work autonomously on allocated design packages

• Knowledge of ProjectWise

• Knowledge of MicroStation and any coding language such as C#, python etc. also a benefit.

• A positive, team‑first attitude with a passion for technical excellence and innovation.

• Great communication skills and a drive to make a difference.

Why choose WSP?

• Be part of a well‑established and growing Perth Transport team

• Work on high‑profile WA infrastructure projects with real community impact

• Access global technical expertise while remaining locally focused

• Flexible working arrangements and clear technical career pathways

• A culture that values collaboration, accountability and professional growth

At WSP, we value our people and our reputation. We are locally dedicated with international scale, future‑focused, collaborative and empowering—and we’re looking for individuals who share those values.

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 83,000 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 well‑being of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.

With us, you can.