Civil Engineer

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This on-site Perth contract Civil Engineer role at WSP Australia sits in the Mining Sustaining Capital team, delivering sustaining capital projects for mining clients. You’ll design earthworks, drainage, basins, sewer, water and roads, conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments, prepare Basis of Design and specs, review outputs, and support optioneering and risk mitigation while engaging stakeholders. Requirements include a Bachelor of Civil Engineering and 3 years’ civil design experience on projects; desirable stormwater modelling skills and tools such as TUFLO w, DRAINS, 12D, AutoTURN and QGIS. To apply, tailor your resume to show end-to-end design delivery, strong technical writing, stakeholder engagement, and onsite collaboration in a multidisciplinary team.

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 Mining Sustaining Capital 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

Our 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.

What you’ll do:

We’re looking for a motivated Civil Engineer to join our Mining Sustaining Capital team at WSP Australia. You’ll be part of a collaborative team delivering a diverse portfolio of sustaining capital and brownfield infrastructure projects for our mining clients across Australia.

• Develop in-house designs for earthworks, drainage, basins, sediment ponds, sewer, water and access roads.
• Conduct infrastructure gap analyses, feasibility studies, and risk assessments.
• Prepare technical documents including Basis of Design, design reports, specifications, and bill of quantities.
• Review and challenge consultant outputs to optimise cost and schedule.
• Support project optioneering and risk mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary projects and provide input into Project Management tasks.
• Engage with stakeholders, contractors, and other discipline leads to ensure integration and compliance.

About You

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• A minimum of 3 years experience in civil design and infrastructure delivery
• Background in large-scale projects such as road, drainage, earthworks, sewer and water infrastructure
• Desirable proficiency in stormwater modelling and design tools, and software such as TUFLOW, DRAINS, 12D, AutoTURN/Vehicle Tracking, and QGIS
• Strong technical writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to deliver concept to construction-phase designs
• Skilled in technical documentation and risk communication
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills

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.

With us, you can. Apply today.