Senior/Associate Civil Engineer (Water Infrastructure)

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.

Our Water team promotes holistic, sustainable water resource management for governments, investors, developers, manufacturers, utilities, and corporations, helping with network maintenance and development, risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, cost reduction, and future-ready strategies.

We’re looking for a passionate Junior and Senior/Associate Civil Engineer to join our Water Utilities team in Sydney. Whether you're seeking full-time or part-time, we offer flexibility to suit your lifestyle.

About the role

This position is central to our future growth and impact. We’re seeking a proactive professional with strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. You’ll collaborate across disciplines, contribute to high-impact water infrastructure projects, and help shape outcomes that matter.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the delivery of civil designs across the full project lifecycle, including water utilities and pump station projects
• Preparing and reviewing technical documentation to support construction and compliance
• Managing or supporting the design of water and wastewater infrastructure
• Strengthening client relationships through collaborative and high-quality project delivery
• Supporting proposal development and contributing to successful project bids
• Working closely with multidisciplinary teams on major infrastructure programs

About you

You’re a degree-qualified Civil Engineer (or equivalent), ideally Chartered (CPEng) and RPEQ certified, with over 6 years of experience in the water infrastructure consulting space. You bring a strong technical foundation and a collaborative mindset to every project.

Your strengths include:

• Proven experience in the design and management of water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Proficiency with Australian Standards, WSAA codes, and design tools such as Civil 3D and 2D/3D CAD
• Ability to lead or support multiple projects, balancing technical, commercial, and risk considerations
• Skilled in preparing and reviewing high-quality technical reports and communicating complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences
• Familiarity with modelling software, analytics, and equipment selection
• Knowledge of safety in design principles, including CHAIR and HAZOP methodologies
• A proactive approach to identifying risks and implementing effective mitigation strategies
• Bonus: Experience in Design & Construction project environments

Why Choose WSP?

At WSP, we’re committed to creating a workplace where you feel supported, heard, and empowered to grow. We offer more than just a job—we offer a career with purpose.

What sets us apart:

• Competitive pay that reflects your expertise
• Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives
• Tailored career pathways with mentoring, leadership development, and secondment opportunities
• Flexible work and hybrid work options to support work-life balance
• Purpose-driven projects that shape resilient, sustainable communities
• Family-first policies, including up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Extra leave options, with the ability to purchase up to 4 additional weeks annually
• Global mobility to explore opportunities across Australia and beyond

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 69,000 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.