Geotechnical Engineer

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

Join WSP’s Geotechnical & Tunnels division, Australia’s largest team of geotechnical, geological, and tunnelling specialists. With over 400 experts nationwide, we’re known for technical excellence, collaboration, and delivering best-practice solutions.

As a Junior Geotechnical Engineer, you’ll work alongside senior engineers to support investigations, analysis, and reporting for civil, mining, and infrastructure projects. This role offers a balance of fieldwork (including regional sites) and office-based studies, giving you hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle.

At WSP, you’ll enjoy the scale and resources of WA’s leading geotechnical consultancy while tackling diverse technical challenges, from local site investigations to landmark mega-projects in infrastructure, mining, property, and building sectors. You’ll collaborate with nationally recognised experts in geotechnical assessments, engineering geology, numerical analysis, and more.

In this role you will: 

• Assist in planning and conducting geotechnical site investigations 
• Collect and analyse soil, rock, and groundwater samples 
• Prepare field logs and laboratory testing schedules 
• Contribute to geotechnical factual and interpretive reports 
• Support senior engineers with data analysis, geotechnical design and modelling 
• Ensure all work complies with health, safety, and environmental regulations 

About you 

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or equivalent 
• 2+ years of experience in geotechnical or civil engineering (recent graduates encouraged to apply!) 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Good written and verbal communication skills 
• Willingness to travel to site locations as required 
• Valid Australian driver’s licence 

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.

With us, you can. Apply today.