Senior Engineering Geologist: Mining & Heavy Rail Lead

WSP Global Inc.; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Career growth and leadership pathways

Industry networks and technical forums

Mentoring and professional development

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Lead/Principal Engineering Geologist to join our Mining team in Australia.

The role focuses on engineering geology and geotechnical inputs for major mining and heavy haul rail projects, with leadership responsibilities across design delivery and client engagement. You will mentor team members, review technical outputs, and ensure high standards of quality, safety and governance across brownfield environments while collaborating with civil, geotechnical and rail

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in engineering geology within mining, resources, infrastructure or heavy haul rail environments.
• A degree in Geology, Geoscience, Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong experience across mining projects, sustaining capital programs, heavy haul rail corridors or brownfields operations.
• Expertise in geological interpretation, earthworks, pavement design, and geotechnical risk management.
• Track record of leading multidisciplinary project teams and delivering high‑quality technical outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and clear communication of complex technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering geology and geotechnical inputs across mining and heavy haul rail sustaining capital projects.
• Provide technical direction for renewals and upgrade programs involving rail formation, track infrastructure, earthworks and assets.
• Drive engineering solutions for pavement design, ground improvement, slope stability and foundation assessments.
• Review and interpret geological and geotechnical data to develop practical, client‑focused recommendations.
• Build trusted relationships with major mining clients and contribute to strategic project discussions.
• Champion technical excellence through design reviews, governance and quality assurance.
• Mentor and develop engineers and geologists to build capability across the team.
• Contribute to winning work and strengthening client relationships.

Skills

Engineering geology

Geotechnical engineering

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Geology/Geoscience/Geotechnical Engineering degree

Job description

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Lead/Principal Engineering Geologist to join our Mining team in Australia.

The role focuses on engineering geology and geotechnical inputs for major mining and heavy haul rail projects, with leadership responsibilities across design delivery and client engagement. You will mentor team members, review technical outputs, and ensure high standards of quality, safety and governance across brownfield environments while collaborating with civil, geotechnical and rail