Project Engineer - Structures

WSP in Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

12 months parental leave

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Global mobility opportunities

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

WSP in Australia is seeking a Project Engineer, Structures in Adelaide. This role involves leading design and delivery phases for key projects. With 5–8 years of experience in structural engineering, applicants must possess a relevant degree and eligibility for Australian Defence security clearance. The position offers opportunities in various sectors, promoting a collaborative work environment and a strong commitment to employee wellbeing and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years industry experience on building projects in Australia.
• Eligibility to obtain Australian Defence full security clearance.
• Solid proficiency in all-round structural engineering design.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery across design and tender phases.
• Ensure quality of delivery for project engineering work.
• Maintain effective communication with clients.

Skills

Structural engineering design

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor to Masters’ level degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

Project Engineer, Structures

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.

WSP Adelaide has a significant amount of Defence projects driving need for a Structural Project Engineer to join our growing team.

Our WSP Building Structures group is a specialist team renowned for their innovation in structural engineering and cutting‑edge BIM project execution across complex building structures and infrastructure projects, with offices in each major city across Australia.

We operate as a highly autonomous and genuinely national team. The ability to grow and develop your career at WSP is unparalleled in the market. We offer the opportunity to contribute to local and national buildings projects, plus the ability to expand your design skills across other market sectors.

Our recent projects span across a range of different sectors including Defence, transportation, commercial and high‑rise developments.

What You’ll Do

• Work on iconic projects.
• Project lead work across the design, delivery and tender phases for multi‑year/packaged work for turnkey projects.
• Ensure timely and quality of delivery for project and structural engineering work in support of relevant technical, commercial and regulatory standards – and in alignment with schedules and budgets.
• Handle ongoing communication and highly effective professional relationships with local clients.
• Manage effective stakeholder relationships, both internally and externally.
• Provide sound technical/delivery guidance for the team.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and a collaborative, national team in a multidisciplinary engineering setting.

About You

• Bachelor to Masters’ level degree (Civil/Structural Engineering)
• 5–8 years industry experience on building projects within Australia, in the commercial, retail, defence, health or education sectors.
• Eligibility to obtain Australian Defence full security clearance is essential – only eligible to Australian Citizens (Permanent Resident, NZ Citizens & Visa holders are not eligible).
• Solid proficiency in all‑round structural engineering design including post‑tensioned concrete;
• Track record of effective cross‑discipline project delivery
• Naturally Curious, Passionate, Adaptable & ready to do the kind of work the world needs

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.

• Develop your professional network (locally, nationally and globally) through various initiatives.
• Develop your personal brand through targeted training.
• Develop your business understanding and awareness through various procedures.

WSP prioritises the health and wellbeing of our people by offering flexible working, 12 months parental leave, opportunities for global mobility, purchased additional leave, and competitive remuneration among many more benefits designed to help you shine.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equal opportunity workplace. We promote Indigenous voices and are actively delivering a ‘Stretch’ level Reconciliation Action Plan. Accredited by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice, we also support the LGBTQI+ community, and encourage all employees to bring their whole selves to work.

With us, you can. Apply today.