Senior Drainage Engineer

WSP in Australia; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share Purchase Plan

Job summary

WSP in Australia is seeking a Drainage Engineer or Senior Drainage Engineer to deliver drainage designs for Queensland infrastructure projects.

You will work on road, rail, and airport drainage within our Bridges, Aviation and Roads group, collaborating with leading engineers to grow your technical expertise across Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Cairns, and Townsville.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (Bachelor or Masters).
• 3+ years drainage design experience, preferably for transport infrastructure.
• Knowledge of Austroads guidelines, TMR standards and ARR/QUDM; rail drainage knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design innovative drainage systems for civil infrastructure projects.
• Lead and coordinate design elements to meet project goals and client expectations.
• Partner with Principal Engineers on large-scale projects and own your deliverables.
• Produce high-quality design reports and drawing packages.

Skills

Drainage design

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Civil or Environmental Engineering degree

Tools

12D

DRAINS

MUSIC

TUFLOW

Job description

Job Description

If you’re ready to make a real impact, we're on the lookout for a passionate Drainage Engineer or Senior Drainage Engineer to join our Bridges, Aviation and Roads team and help deliver future-ready solutions across Queensland’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.

About The Role

You’ll work on landmark projects in the Road and Rail sectors, plus a mix of smaller initiatives that keep things fresh. With major transport infrastructure wins already under our belt, now’s the time to join a team that’s shaping Queensland’s infrastructure future.

This role can be based in any of our Queensland office locations in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Cairns or Townsville. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with industry-leading engineers and grow your technical expertise.

You Will Be

• Designing innovative drainage systems for civil infrastructure projects.
• Leading and coordinating design elements to meet project goals and client expectations.
• Partnering with Principal Engineers on large-scale projects and owning your deliverables.
• Producing high-quality design reports and drawing packages.

About You

• A degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (Bachelor or Masters).
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in drainage design, preferably for transport infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of Austroads guidelines, TMR standards and specifications, ARR and QUDM Experience with rail drainage standards and specifications would also be a plus.
• Hands-on experience with stormwater and drainage design (open channels, culverts, pit and piped systems).
• Proficiency in tools like 12D, DRAINS, MUSIC— use of dynamic drainage within 12D and/or experience with TUFLOW is a bonus!
• A positive, team-first attitude with a passion for technical excellence and innovation.
• Great communication skills and a drive to make a difference.

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 wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.

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