Road Asset Engineer: Strategy, Data & Planning

WSP; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Asset Engineer to join the Sunshine Coast team. You will support the Asset Manager in asset management, investigation and design coordination for a major road maintenance contract, developing forward works programs and asset planning.

You will work from WSP’s Sunshine Coast office in Maroochydore, collaborating with asset management specialists to deliver robust, data-driven solutions and reports across Pavements and assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Post-Graduate degree in a relevant field is required.
• Experience in road/civil design, data analytics, asset management or related advisory roles is expected.
• Ability to transform complex data into clear, actionable insights (PowerBI a plus).
• Strong client-focused communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage asset inventory, datasets, and assessments under the Asset Manager.
• Support and train others in asset information systems.
• Monitor and report on asset inspection regimes and frequencies.
• Conduct asset inspections (pavements, culverts, table drains) as needed.
• Contribute to asset management plans and forward works programs.
• Develop the pavement Forward Works Program.
• Coordinate between Routine Maintenance and Asset Management for scheduling.
• Update condition and inventory data and participate in meetings.

Skills

Asset management awareness

Data analytics

Road design

Pavement design

PowerBI visualisations

Client relationships

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Post-Graduate degree in a relevant field

Tools

PowerBI

Asset management systems

Job description

WSP is seeking an Asset Engineer to join the Sunshine Coast team. You will support the Asset Manager in asset management, investigation and design coordination for a major road maintenance contract, developing forward works programs and asset planning.

You will work from WSP’s Sunshine Coast office in Maroochydore, collaborating with asset management specialists to deliver robust, data-driven solutions and reports across Pavements and assets.