Principal Mining Engineer - Strategy and Design Lead

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

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Principal Mining Engineer in Perth to lead advisory projects for top-tier mining clients. You’ll drive open pit and underground mine design, scheduling, and cost estimation, delivering value across commodities.

You’ll oversee the full project lifecycle, mentor multidisciplinary teams, and engage directly with clients to provide technically sound, commercially astute recommendations that align with safety and sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
• 15+ years experience in mining engineering across studies, operations, and/or consulting.
• Proven capability in mine design, scheduling, optimisation, and technical review.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience working directly with clients on advisory and technical assignments.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to turn insights into clear, meaningful recommendations.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and the ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Mine design for open pit and/or underground mines, scheduling, optimisation, equipment selection and operating and capital cost estimates.
• Overseeing all aspects of the project lifecycle (proposal, contract, scope of work, technical quality and senior review) and consulting with appropriate peers.
• Delivering technically appropriate and cost-effective solutions to clients which meet time, budget, quality and safety requirements.
• Carry out technical work in support of due diligence reviews supporting mergers, acquisitions under the supervision of other senior and principal engineers.
• Manage the preparation of tenders, proposals and reports for clients.

Skills

Mine design

Scheduling

Optimisation

Technical review

Client engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline

Job description

WSP is seeking a Senior Principal Mining Engineer in Perth to lead advisory projects for top-tier mining clients. You’ll drive open pit and underground mine design, scheduling, and cost estimation, delivering value across commodities.

You’ll oversee the full project lifecycle, mentor multidisciplinary teams, and engage directly with clients to provide technically sound, commercially astute recommendations that align with safety and sustainability goals.