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 chance and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
At
WSP
, we're shaping the future of critical infrastructure.
We're now seeking a highly respected
Technical Executive, Civil & Geo‐Environmental Engineering
to provide technical leadership, drive client outcomes and grow our presence across
water, dams, mining and waste infrastructure
.
This is a senior technical leadership role for a trusted advisor who is recognised for their expertise, judgement and ability to partner with clients on complex, high‐risk assets.
The opportunity
You'll lead and influence some of Australia's most significant
geo‐environmental and dam-related projects
, working with major water authorities, mining clients and asset owners.
From
dam safety reviews and embankment design
to
landfill caps, ash dam rehabilitation and geosynthetics systems
, you'll guide projects from concept through to detailed design and delivery.
You'll also play a key role in
client relationship development
, design governance and technical excellence, setting the benchmark for quality, safety and innovation.
What you'll be responsible for
Technical leadership across
dam design, inspections and dam safety reviews
Delivery of




water dam infrastructure projects
Leading complex
embankment, tailings, ash dam and facility rehabilitation
projects
Providing expert input to
geotechnical studies
(piping, seepage, foundations, stability)
Design and oversight of
floating covers, landfill cells and capping systems
Technical leadership in
geosynthetics
(HDPE, LLDPE, PVC, GCL, geogrids, geotextiles)
Acting as
Design Manager / Design Authority
for major multidisciplinary projects
Building trusted, long‐term
client relationships
and identifying future opportunities
Peer reviews, forensic assessments and technical governance
Mentoring senior engineers and contributing to industry leadership and thought leadership
About you
You are a senior, credible engineering leader with depth, breadth and influence.
You'll bring:
Tertiary qualifications
in Civil, Environmental or Geotechnical Engineering (postgraduate qualifications highly regarded)
Chartered Engineer (CPEng)
and/or
Registered Professional Engineer of Victoria (RPEV)
Extensive experience across
water, dams, mining, waste management and site transition
Proven delivery of projects from
concept through to detailed design




Strong capability across
civil, geotechnical and geosynthetics components
A passion for
client relationships
, trusted‐advisor engagement and long‐term value
A reputation for technical excellence, sound judgement and collaborative leadership
Why WSP?
At WSP, you'll be part of a
global consultancy with local autonomy
, working on complex projects that truly matter.
We offer:
Access to nationally and globally significant projects
The scale to influence outcomes, and the flexibility to shape your role
A culture that values
technical excellence, collaboration and integrity
Opportunities to mentor, lead and shape the future of geo‐environmental engineering
Come shape Australia's most critical water, dam and geo‐environmental infrastructure -now and into the future.
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 Perks
page.
With us, you can.
Apply today.

📌 Technical Executive, Civil Engineering (Melbourne)
🏢 WSP
📍 Melbourne