Principal Structural Engineer

WSP in Australia; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Australia is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to join the Queensland Mining team in Townsville. You will lead structural integrity projects across mining and heavy industrial assets, balancing design with field assessments and lifecycle extensions.

You will mentor engineers, engage with clients, and drive junior teams while delivering high-quality structural solutions in a dynamic, on-site environment in Queensland.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is mandatory.
• RPEQ registration or eligibility to obtain it is required.
• Extensive experience in mining, resources, heavy industry or asset-intensive environments.
• Strong background in steel and concrete structural design.
• Experience with inspections, integrity assessments and remedial engineering.
• Knowledge of Australian structural design standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering and integrity projects across mining and heavy industrial assets.
• Deliver inspections, integrity assessments, evaluations and remediation recommendations.
• Undertake concept, detailed and brownfield design of mining infrastructure and facilities.
• Provide technical leadership for steel and concrete structures and materials handling systems.
• Develop remediation strategies and life-extension solutions for ageing assets.
• Build relationships with mining clients and support business development.

Skills

Client engagement

Project leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Structural integrity

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

RPEQ or eligibility

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.

At WSP you’ll find the scale and reach you need to do the kind of work the world needs – and the culture and people that make it the best work of your life.

Our Mining  Metals group is a leader in future-led end to end mining solutions and delivery of services to our clients. We specialise in delivering comprehensive and tailored solutions for the mining industry. Our team manages and executes large-scale capital projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety and leave a lasting positive legacy in the communities we engage with.

What you’ll do:

At WSP, we’re shaping the future of mining infrastructure across Australia. As demand for structural integrity, asset management, remediation, and brownfield engineering services continues to grow, we’re looking for a Principal Structural Engineer to join our Queensland Mining team in Townsville.

This is an opportunity for a technically strong structural engineer who enjoys balancing detailed engineering design with field-based structural integrity and asset assessment work. You’ll work across a diverse portfolio of mining and heavy industrial projects while helping drive the growth of WSP’s structural integrity capability throughout Queensland.

• 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.

About you:

We’re interested in experienced engineers who bring a combination of technical expertise, consulting capability, and commercial awareness.

You’ll likely have:

• 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.

Why WSP?

• Exciting and complex mining projects across Queensland and Australia.
• A growing structural integrity and asset management portfolio.
• Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance.
• Opportunities to lead technical excellence and influence business growth.
• Career development pathways into senior leadership and technical specialist roles.
• Local expertise backed by a national and global mining network.
• A collaborative culture where innovation, curiosity, and technical excellence are valued.

Join WSP and help our clients improve the safety, reliability, and performance of critical mining infrastructure while growing a market-leading structural integrity capability across Queensland.