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.
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.
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. Your responsibilities will include:
- 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
Benefits 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
- An employee Share Purchase Plan available to all permanent employees