Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer - Lead Waste & Water

WSP Global Inc.; Newcastle; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Australia is seeking a Senior to Senior Associate-level Geo-Environmental Engineer to join our Sydney office.

This hybrid role leads a technical team and builds strong client relationships across Australia, delivering projects in civil infrastructure, waste, water, and mining sectors. You will shape projects with detailed design excellence, mentor junior engineers, and drive sustainable, innovative solutions in geo-environmental engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher in Civil, Geotechnical, or Environmental Engineering with 7+ years of experience.
• Experience delivering detailed design documentation for geo-environmental projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver projects focused on geo-environmental engineering.
• Oversee waste management and landfill design work.
• Design water infrastructure components like dams and wastewater ponds.
• Manage mining tailings facilities and liner systems.
• Guide ground engineering including slope stabilization and rehabilitation.
• Develop innovative geo-environmental solutions integrated with infrastructure.
• Prepare technical docs across planning, design, and execution.
• Maintain client relationships and support business development.
• Ensure quality and risk management across projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster team collaboration.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client relationship building

Team leadership

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Civil/Geotechnical/Environmental Eng

Job description

WSP Global Inc. in Australia is seeking a Senior to Senior Associate-level Geo-Environmental Engineer to join our Sydney office.

This hybrid role leads a technical team and builds strong client relationships across Australia, delivering projects in civil infrastructure, waste, water, and mining sectors. You will shape projects with detailed design excellence, mentor junior engineers, and drive sustainable, innovative solutions in geo-environmental engineering.