Description
As a Principal Structural Engineer at WSP, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of mining infrastructure across Australia.
Our Mining & Metals group is a leader in delivering comprehensive and tailored solutions for the mining industry, managing and executing large-scale capital projects that are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety.
In this role, you'll work across a diverse portfolio of mining and heavy industrial projects, driving the growth of WSP's structural integrity capability throughout Queensland.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading structural engineering and structural integrity projects across mining and heavy industrial assets
- Delivering structural inspections, integrity assessments, condition evaluations, and remediation recommendations
- Undertaking concept, detailed, and brownfield design of mining infrastructure and processing facilities
- Providing technical leadership for steel and concrete structures, materials handling systems, and fixed plant infrastructure
- Developing remediation strategies and life extension solutions for ageing assets
- Building strong relationships with mining clients across Queensland and identifying opportunities for continued growth
- Supporting proposals, business development activities, and strategic client engagement
- Mentoring and developing structural engineers across the team
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions
To be successful in this role, you'll likely have:
- A degree qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering
- RPEQ or eligibility to obtain RPEQ registration
- Extensive experience within mining, resources, heavy industry, or asset-intensive environments
- A strong background in structural engineering design of steel and concrete structures
- Experience undertaking structural inspections, integrity assessments, and remedial engineering
- Knowledge of Australian structural design standards
- Experience working directly with operational mining assets and brownfield environments
- Strong client engagement and business development skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management capability
- A passion for mentoring and developing technical teams
WSP offers:
- Exciting and complex mining projects across Queensland and Australia
- A growing structural integrity and asset management portfolio
- Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance
- Opportunities to lead technical excellence and influence business growth
- Career development pathways into senior leadership and technical specialist roles
- Local expertise backed by a national and global mining network
- A collaborative culture where innovation, curiosity, and technical excellence are valued