Senior Structural Technologist - Water

WSP; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible & hybrid work arrangements

Parental leave up to 16 weeks

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Support for career development

Job summary

WSP is growing its Water team in Australia and seeks Structural Technologists to transform complex concepts into high-quality digital models and drawings. The role spans junior to senior levels, focusing on 3D modelling, drafting, and digital delivery for major water projects across Australia.

You'll work with engineers, designers, and digital delivery specialists, contributing to safe and sustainable water infrastructure for communities, with flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Drafting, Design, or related field.
• Experience delivering modelling and documentation packages within consulting, engineering or infrastructure.
• Understanding of Australian Standards and water infrastructure design requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality 3D models, drawings, and documentation.
• Support delivery of water infrastructure projects from concept through detailed design.
• Collaborate with engineers and multidisciplinary teams to solve design challenges early.
• Produce coordinated, accurate, constructible documentation packages.
• Contribute to Safety in Design, quality reviews, and design assurance processes.
• Support project delivery for clients such as Sydney Water, WaterNSW, and Hunter Water.
• Participate in site visits and construction support activities as required.
• Drive digital innovation and best-practice modelling standards.
• Share knowledge and mentor colleagues.

Skills

3D modelling

Revit

AutoCAD

Advanced Steel

Documentation

Collaboration

Independent work

Education

Structural Engineering degree

Tools

Navisworks

Plant3D

Vault

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, we're growing our national Water team and are looking for talented Structural Technologists who are passionate about transforming complex engineering concepts into high-quality, buildable digital models and drawings.

Whether you're early in your career or a seasoned professional, this is an opportunity to work on some of Australia's most significant water infrastructure projects while collaborating with industry-leading engineers, designers, and digital delivery specialists.

You’ll help shape projects that improve water security, resilience, and sustainability for communities across the country.

Role Snapshot

• Location: Sydney or Parramatta
• Projects: Water Networks, Pipelines, Pump Stations, Water & Wastewater Treatment Plants
• Level: Junior to Senior
• Focus: 3D modelling, digital delivery, drafting, coordination, and documentation
• Platforms: Revit, AutoCAD, Advanced Steel, Navisworks (Plant3D and Vault advantageous)

What You'll Do

As part of our growing national CAD and Digital Engineering community, you'll:

• Develop and maintain high-quality 3D models, drawings, and documentation
• Support the delivery of water infrastructure projects from concept through to detailed design
• Collaborate with engineers and multidisciplinary teams to solve design challenges early
• Produce coordinated, accurate, and constructible documentation packages
• Contribute to Safety in Design, quality reviews, and design assurance processes
• Support project delivery for major clients including Sydney Water, WaterNSW, and Hunter Water
• Participate in site visits and construction support activities where required
• Drive digital innovation and best practice modelling standards
• Share knowledge, mentor colleagues, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

What You'll Bring

• Relevant qualifications in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Drafting, Design, or a related field
• Experience delivering modelling and documentation packages within a consulting, engineering, or infrastructure environment
• Strong capability in Revit, AutoCAD and Advanced Steel.
• Understanding of Australian Standards and water infrastructure design requirements
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality outcomes
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing to broader project teams

Highly Regarded

• Experience with Plant3D and/or Vault
• Experience supporting construction-phase activities, including RFIs, mark-ups, and as-built documentation
• Passion for digital engineering, innovation, and continuous improvement

Why Join WSP?

At WSP, you'll work on projects that genuinely improve communities while being supported to grow your career in the direction that matters most to you.

We offer:

• Competitive remuneration aligned to your skills and experience
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• A collaborative and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive
• Access to leading technical specialists across Australia and globally
• Structured career development, mentoring, and training programs
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers
• Option to purchase up to 8 additional weeks of annual leave
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Opportunities to work on national and international projects

How You'll Work

You'll be based in our Sydney or Parramatta office and work flexibly as part of a nationally connected team. You'll collaborate with colleagues across NSW, QLD, VIC, SA, and WA while contributing to major water programs that are shaping Australia's future.

This role offers a unique blend of technical depth, digital innovation, and project variety, with clear opportunities to develop your expertise and advance your career.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're passionate about digital delivery, high-quality design, and creating infrastructure that benefits communities for generations to come, we'd love to hear from you.