Technical Executive, Civil Engineering

WSP in Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Access to significant projects

Opportunities for mentorship and leadership

Job summary

WSP in Australia is seeking a highly respected Technical Executive in Civil & Geo-Environmental Engineering. You will lead major projects related to water, dams, and mining infrastructure, ensuring technical excellence and fostering strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering leadership, particularly in dam design and geotechnics, alongside chartered engineer qualifications. Join us to make a positive impact on critical infrastructure across Australia.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience across water, dams, mining, waste management, and site transition.
• Proven delivery of projects from concept through to detailed design.
• Strong capability in geosynthetics components.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical leadership across dam design, inspections, and safety reviews.
• Deliver water dam infrastructure projects.
• Act as Design Manager for major multidisciplinary projects.

Skills

Technical leadership in dam design

Geotechnical studies expertise

Client relationship development

Mentoring senior engineers

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Civil, Environmental, or Geotechnical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CPEng)

Registered Professional Engineer of Victoria (RPEV)

Job description

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.

We’re now seeking a highly respected Technical Executive, Civil & Geo‑Environmental Engineering to provide technical leadership, drive client outcomes and grow our presence across water, dams, mining and waste infrastructure.

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

Come shape Australia’s most critical water, dam and geo‑environmental infrastructure—now and into the future.

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.

The employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP’s collective success. For more information, visit our Employee Benefits page.

With us, you can. Apply today.