Principal Water Resources 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.

This role will see you enhance your capabilities and the reputation of WSP’s Mine Advisory team. You will collaborate with talented professionals working on iconic projects to drive future ready outcomes that will benefit clients and communities.

At WSP you’ll find the scale and reach you need to do the kind of work the world needs – and the culture and people that make it the best work of your life.

Our Mining Group

We have a global team of over 5,200 dedicated mining professionals are supporting the industry to decarbonise mining operations in the accelerating green transition. Working collaboratively across borders and disciplines, you’ll join a leading team working on interesting and complex projects. We are experts in our field, and we are passionate about mining. Our tailings engineers work on large-scale, world-class projects both in Australia and internationally. We are the tailings consultant of choice for several global mining companies, and our team works across the entire full lifecycle of tailings projects, from feasibility and site investigation through to design, construction, commissioning, operations, maintenance, and closure.

What you’ll do:

You’ll deliver specialist hydrology and water management solutions that enable safe, compliant, and sustainable mining operations. You’ll work across the full project lifecycle; from early studies to detailed design, construction, and closure, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of mine engineers, geotechnical specialists, and environmental scientists.

• Lead and oversee the planning, development, and management of water resources for various purposes, such as drinking water supply, irrigation, hydropower generation, flood control, and environmental preservation.
• Provide technical advice on flood risk, water balance, and environmental water management strategies.
• Oversee water-related risk assessments and ensure compliance with regulatory and international standards.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on mine water projects.
• Proactively maintain effective networks and relevant industry relationships to gain cooperation in meeting business and client outcomes.

About You

You are a recognised water resources professional with a strong background in hydrology, hydraulics, and mine water management. You combine deep technical expertise with leadership skills and the ability to deliver tailored solutions in complex mining environments. Ideally you'll bring;

• Bachelors Degree (Engineering).
• Chartered status (CPEng, RPEQ, or equivalent).
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a consultancy environment.
• Demonstrated competence in providing key technical expertise across a broad range of high-profile projects.
• Demonstrated multiple instances of delivering best client outcomes/options which have saved the client costs/time.
• Established a recognised profile within industry associations e.g. Active involvement in shaping the industry.
• Competent in monitoring and managing the scope of multiple projects of varying complexity and size.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

At WSP, we’re proud to say you'll be joining a team known for technical excellence, diverse project work, and a culture that values innovation, flexibility, and people-first leadership. We offer:

• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid options
• Access to technical leaders and industry experts
• Involvement in major national and international mining projects
• A workplace culture that values inclusion, innovation, and integrity
• Industry-leading training and mentorship and leadership development

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. 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.

We value flexibility, and are happy for this role to be based in any of our major Mining Advisory hubs (Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Newcastle or Sydney).

With us, you can. Apply today.