Technical Executive, Civil Engineering

Wsp; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Job summary

WSP in Melbourne, VIC seeks a senior engineering leader to drive geo‑environmental and dam‑related projects, delivering them from concept through to detailed design. You will work with major water authorities, mining clients and asset owners to set benchmarks in quality, safety and innovation.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor engineers, and strengthen long‑term client partnerships, while shaping project governance and technical excellence across geotechnical systems and

Qualifications

• Senior engineering leader with depth and breadth across geotechnical disciplines.
• Strong capability across civil, geotechnical and geosynthetics components.
• Proven track record delivering projects from concept to detailed design.

Responsibilities

• Technical leadership across dam design, inspections and dam safety reviews
• Delivery of water dam infrastructure projects
• Leading complex embankment, tailings, ash dam and facility rehabilitation projects
• Building trusted client relationships and identifying future opportunities
• Mentoring senior engineers and contributing to industry leadership

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Civil, Environmental or Geotechnical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CPEng) and/or RPEV

Job description

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

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

The opportunity

You’ll lead and influence some of Australia’s most significant geo‑environmental and dam-related projects, working with major water authorities, mining clients and asset owners. From dam safety reviews and embankment design to landfill caps, ash dam rehabilitation and geosynthetics systems, you’ll guide projects from concept through to detailed design and delivery.

You’ll also play a key role in client relationship development, design governance and technical excellence, setting the benchmark for quality, safety and innovation.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Technical leadership across dam design, inspections and dam safety reviews
• Delivery of water dam infrastructure projects
• Leading complex embankment, tailings, ash dam and facility rehabilitation projects
• Providing expert input to geotechnical studies (piping, seepage, foundations, stability)
• Design and oversight of floating covers, landfill cells and capping systems
• Technical leadership in geosynthetics (HDPE, LLDPE, PVC, GCL, geogrids, geotextiles)
• Acting as Design Manager / Design Authority for major multidisciplinary projects
• Building trusted, long‑term client relationships and identifying future opportunities
• Peer reviews, forensic assessments and technical governance
• Mentoring senior engineers and contributing to industry leadership and thought leadership

About you

You are a senior, credible engineering leader with depth, breadth and influence.

You’ll bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil, Environmental or Geotechnical Engineering (postgraduate qualifications highly regarded)
• Chartered Engineer (CPEng) and/or Registered Professional Engineer of Victoria (RPEV)
• Extensive experience across water, dams, mining, waste management and site transition
• Proven delivery of projects from concept through to detailed design
• Strong capability across civil, geotechnical and geosynthetics components
• A passion for client relationships, trusted‑advisor engagement and long‑term value
• A reputation for technical excellence, sound judgement and collaborative leadership

Why WSP?

At WSP, you’ll be part of a global consultancy with local autonomy, working on complex projects that truly matter.

We offer:

• Access to nationally and globally significant projects
• The scale to influence outcomes, and the flexibility to shape your role
• A culture that values technical excellence, collaboration and integrity
• Opportunities to mentor, lead and shape the future of geo‑environmental engineering

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 73,000 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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