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Principal Structural Engineer (Water)

📍 Australia

Construction WSP Australia

Job Description

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.

Make Your Mark on Victoria’s Water Future This year is a pivotal year for WSP’s Water Business Group. With major long‑term programs underway nationally and major pursuits on Victoria, we’re creating space for an Associate or Principal Structural Engineer with strong experience in designing water‑retaining structures to join our Water Utilities team.

This is your opportunity to influence high‑impact projects that strengthen Australia’s water systems and build more resilient communities.

About the Role In this role, you’ll lead or support the structural engineering scope across multidisciplinary water infrastructure projects of varying size and complexity. Your technical expertise will guide the planning, design and delivery of innovative, practical and durable structural solutions.

You will:

Manage structural design for pipelines, sewer networks, pump stations and water‑retaining structures

Provide structural input for proposals and support business development

Drive integration of Digital Engineering and BIM‑based coordination

Undertake condition assessments, reviews and design verifications

Apply Safety‑in‑Design principles and maintain compliance with OHS&E and quality requirements

Mentor junior engineers and graduates, strengthening capability within the team

About You

Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

10+ years of structural engineering experience, including 5+ years in the water sector

RPV / RPEQ registration; Chartered status

Strong background in reinforced concrete, structural steel and water‑retaining structures aligned to Australian Standards

Confident managing projects from concept through detailed design

Excellent communicator with strong client engagement and technical reporting skills

Demonstrated commitment to safety, environmental responsibility and quality

Why WSP? At WSP, you’ll join a team that supports your growth and values your ideas. Enjoy competitive pay, an inclusive culture, and career pathways designed around you. With flexible work options, up to 16 weeks paid parental leave, extra purchased leave, and opportunities across Australia and globally, we’re committed to helping you thrive while doing work that makes a real impact.

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 the Employee Benefits page.

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Job Details

Posted Date: February 26, 2026
Job Type: Construction
Location: Australia
Company: WSP Australia

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