Associate Director (Hydraulic Engineer), Building Services

Lead the Future of Hydraulic Engineering

Are you a strategic leader ready to shape the future of hydraulic design and delivery? Do you thrive on driving innovation, mentoring high-performing teams, and influencing industry standards?

Due to an overseas departure, the WSP Building Services team is seeking an Associate Director, Hydraulics to lead complex projects, inspire technical excellence, and contribute to the strategic direction of our hydraulics discipline. This rare opportunity is ideal for someone who blends deep technical expertise with visionary leadership and a passion for sustainable design.

Our Buildings Services team is industry-leading on a national scale with many long-tenure, key employees who have developed excellent relationships with highly sought-after clients. As such, a great work environment affording industry’s first-pick projects has been curated over the years and only continues to grow stronger every year. We operate as a highly autonomous and genuinely national team. Opportunities to grow and develop as a Building Services team member at WSP are unparalleled. In the role you would contribute to local and national buildings projects, plus expand your design skills across other market sectors.

As Associate Director, Hydraulics, You Will:

• Lead and oversee hydraulic engineering design across major projects, ensuring technical excellence and innovation.
• Drive strategic growth of the hydraulics discipline, contributing to business development and client engagement.
• Mentor and develop a team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and performance.
• Represent WSP in client meetings, industry forums, and technical panels, showcasing thought leadership.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other disciplines to deliver integrated building services solutions.
• Ensure quality assurance and compliance with industry standards, while pushing boundaries to set new benchmarks.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor of Mechanical or Civil Engineering;
• High-level specialist expertise in hydraulic building services engineering and design documentation;
• 15+ years’ industry experience on Australian building services projects, ideally in a consulting environment;
• Well versed in effectively delivering multiple, concurrent projects ranging and scale and sector, e.g. commercial, defence, transport and education;
• Strong client relationship management and project management skills;
• Capacity to lead, train and mentor junior engineers across technical and project delivery aspects;
• Strong leadership, teamwork, interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills;
• Strong knowledge of relevant Standards and Codes (AS/NZS 3500, NCC etc.);
• Understanding of BIM, NavisWorks and Revit MEP (advantageous).

Why WSP Sydney?

• Thrive in a culture that values originality, collaboration, and sustainability.
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements, extra leave, and competitive remuneration.
• Access global mobility and career development pathways.
• Work on Future Ready™ projects that shape communities for generations.

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.