Technical Executive, Civil Engineering

WSP Global Inc.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Melbourne, Australia seeks a senior Technical Executive in Civil & Geo‑Environmental Engineering to provide technical leadership and drive client outcomes across water, dams, mining and waste infrastructure.

You’ll lead geo-environmental projects from concept to detailed design, influence major decisions, and mentor engineers while strengthening long‑term client partnerships and governance.

Qualifications

• Senior engineering leader with depth and breadth in geo-environmental engineering.
• Strong client relationship skills and trusted-advisor approach.
• Proven ability to deliver complex projects from concept to detailed design.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across dam design, inspections and dam safety reviews.
• Deliver water dam infrastructure projects.
• Lead complex embankment, tailings, ash dam and rehabilitation projects.
• Input to geotechnical studies (piping, seepage, foundations, stability).
• Design and oversight of floating covers, landfill cells and capping systems.
• Act as Design Manager / Design Authority for major multidisciplinary projects.
• Build long-term client relationships and identify future opportunities.
• Conduct peer reviews and contribute to technical governance.
• Mentor senior engineers and contribute to industry leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Civil/Environmental/Geotechnical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CPEng) 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.

At WSP, we’re shaping the future of critical infrastructure. 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.

This is a senior technical leadership role for a trusted advisor who is recognised for their expertise, judgement and ability to partner with clients on complex, high‑risk assets.

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
• 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. 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.