Senior Structural Engineer - Mining & Asset Integrity

WSP USA; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

WSP Australia is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to join our Queensland Mining team in Townsville. You’ll lead structural integrity projects across mining and heavy industrial assets, delivering inspections, evaluations and remediation recommendations while mentoring engineers.

You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, engage clients, and help grow WSP’s structural integrity capability across Queensland, with relocation support available.

Qualifications

• Degree qualifications in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• RPEQ or eligibility to obtain RPEQ registration.
• Experience in mining, heavy industry, or asset-intensive environments.
• Strong background in steel and concrete structural design.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering and structural integrity projects across mining and heavy industrial assets.
• Deliver structural inspections, integrity assessments, and remediation recommendations.
• Undertake concept, detailed, and brownfield design of mining infrastructure and processing facilities.
• Provide technical leadership for steel and concrete structures, materials handling systems, and fixed plant infrastructure.
• Mentor and develop structural engineers across the team.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Skills

Structural engineering

Asset integrity

Client engagement

Mentoring

Team leadership

Education

Civil or Structural Engineering degree

Tools

RPEQ registration

Job description

WSP Australia is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to join our Queensland Mining team in Townsville. You’ll lead structural integrity projects across mining and heavy industrial assets, delivering inspections, evaluations and remediation recommendations while mentoring engineers.

You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, engage clients, and help grow WSP’s structural integrity capability across Queensland, with relocation support available.