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.
About the role
At WSP, we work on some of the most complex engineering challenges shaping communities across Australia and New Zealand.
We're looking for an
Associate Structural Engineer
to support the growth of our
trenchless design and underground construction capability
. You'll help deliver practical, technically robust solutions across major water infrastructure, underground structures and asset rehabilitation projects.
From deep shafts in constrained urban environments to pipeline rehabilitation and temporary works, this role will give you the opportunity to lead key project activities, guide design outcomes and work closely with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
Based in
Melbourne (preferred), Sydney, or Brisbane
you'll enjoy flexible working and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on nationally significant projects.
What you'll be doing
Deliver complex underground and rehabilitation projects
Lead and support shaft, shoring and underground structure designs
Assess and rehabilitate existing pipeline and water assets
Develop practical design solutions for constrained urban and brownfield sites
Support temporary and enabling works for complex underground installations
Work with clients and contractors to turn complex problems into clear solutions
Provide technical and project leadership
Review technical reports, designs and recommendations
Coordinate inputs across multidisciplinary teams




Manage project scope, schedule and budget across multiple workstreams
Apply relevant standards, guidelines and Safety in Design principles
Support quality, risk and design governance across project delivery
Support clients, proposals and team growth
Build strong, client-focused relationships
Contribute to proposals and new project opportunities
Communicate technical issues in a clear and accessible way
Mentor junior engineers and support their development
Share knowledge and contribute to a collaborative team culture
About you
Degree qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering
CPEng, RPEQ or equivalent, or working towards chartership
Around 8+ years' experience in structural, underground or water infrastructure design
Experience delivering technically challenging infrastructure projects
Strong understanding of temporary works, underground structures or asset rehabilitation
Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities
Strong client communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Sound knowledge of Safety in Design and relevant Australian standards
Experience with sewer relining or rehabilitation projects will be highly regarded
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 our Employee Advantages page.
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📌 Structural Engineer - Underground Structures & Asset Rehabilitation (Melbourne)
🏢 WSP in Australia
📍 Melbourne