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.

WSP Adelaide has a significant amount of Defence projects driving need for a Senior Structural Engineer to join our growing team.

- Move to Adelaide! Domestic relocation allowance to support interstate moves.
- Progress your career within an environment that actively encourages development.
- Enjoy supportive & flexible working through our hybrid work model.
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Our WSP Building Structures group is a specialist team renowned for their innovation in structural engineering and cutting‑edge BIM project execution across complex building structures and infrastructure projects, with offices in each major city across Australia.

We operate as a highly autonomous and genuinely national team. The ability to grow and develop your career at WSP is unparalleled in the market. We offer the opportunity to contribute to local and national buildings projects, plus the ability to expand your design skills across other market sectors.

Our recent projects span across a range of different sectors including but not limited to Defence, transportation, commercial and high‑rise developments.

Key responsibilities

- Project lead work across the design, delivery and tender phases for multi‑year/packaged work for turnkey projects;
- Ensure timely and quality of delivery for project and structural engineering work in support of relevant technical, commercial and regulatory standards – and in alignment with schedules and budgets;
- Handle ongoing communication and highly effective professional relationships with local clients;
- Manage effective stakeholder relationships, both internally and externally;
- Provide sound technical/delivery guidance for the team;
- Mentor, train and develop the careers of junior engineers;
- Partner with internal stakeholders and a team-oriented, national team in a multidisciplinary engineering setting.

Experience & Skills

- Bachelor to Masters’ level degree (Civil/Structural Engineering);
- RPEQ qualified or close to completion;
- Minimum 8-12 years industry experience in Australia on medium/large commercial building structure projects is essential.

Eligibility to obtain Australian Defence full security clearance is essential – only eligible to Australian Citizens (Permanent Resident, NZ Citizens & Visa holders are not eligible).

- Exposure across a range of local building sectors, e.g., transport, health, retail, defence;
- Familiar with ETABS, RAM Concept and Microstran;
- Solid consultancy experience in a client facing role with ability to lead projects;
- Track record of effective cross-discipline project delivery.

Experience coaching & mentoring junior engineers across technical and project delivery aspects.

Join our close‑knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 80,000 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.

- Develop your professional network (locally, nationally and globally) through various initiatives.
- Develop your personal brand through targeted training.
- Develop your business understanding and awareness through various procedures.

WSP prioritises the health and wellbeing of our people by offering flexible working, 12 months parental leave, opportunities for global mobility, purchased additional leave, and competitive remuneration among many more benefits designed to help you shine.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equal opportunity workplace. We promote Indigenous voices and are actively delivering a ‘Stretch’ level Reconciliation Action Plan. Accredited by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice, we also support the LGBTQI+ community, and encourage all employees to bring their whole selves to work.

Job Description

As a Senior Structural Engineer (NSQEP), you will contribute to the delivery of complex structural engineering projects across the defence, research and nuclear sectors. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will undertake the design and analysis of complex seismic structures, supporting the delivery of safe and technically robust solutions. You will play an important role in project delivery by collaborating with clients, stakeholders and technical specialists while continuing to develop your expertise in safety‑critical and highly regulated environments.

This role is based in Adelaide. Relocation packages are on offer for suitably qualified candidates.

How you'll make a difference

- Deliver structural and seismic design for complex buildings and safety‑critical facilities within the defence, research and nuclear sectors.
- Undertake advanced structural analysis, including seismic assessment, dynamic analysis and structural modelling.
- Prepare technical calculations, reports and design documentation in accordance with project requirements.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated and integrated engineering solutions.
- Support the development of nuclear safety cases, regulatory submissions and technical justifications.
- Ensure compliance with relevant Australian and international structural, seismic and nuclear design standards.
- Contribute to technical excellence through quality reviews, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications





The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

The qualities that help you thrive

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with nuclear defence / NSQEP experience.
- Ideally, 6+ years’ experience in structural engineering, ideally involving complex buildings, seismic structures or safety‑critical projects.
- Experience working within defence, research, nuclear or other highly regulated environments is desirable.
- Developing knowledge of Australian and international structural, seismic and nuclear design standards.
- Proficiency in structural engineering software such as ETABS, SpaceGass, RAPT and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) packages.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Progress towards Chartered status or equivalent professional accreditation is highly regarded.

Given the nature of projects, Australian Citizenship, or suitable AUKUS clearance is required for this role.

Additional Information

Why you’ll love working with us

- Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part‑time, job‑sharing and hybrid work options
- Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
- Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
- Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

What We’re Looking For

- Minimum of 10+ years of experience in structural engineering design and project delivery.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in engineering consultancy.
- IStructE or Chartered Engineering credential.
- A well‑rounded structural engineering skill set with a keen interest in further developing these skills.
- The capability to liaise confidently and clearly with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A strong work ethic to achieve collective results.
- An agile, outcomes‑oriented project delivery focus.
- A desire to be part of a growing team with a strong culture that promotes diversity, inclusion, and work‑life balance.
- A proactive approach to seeking professional and personal development opportunities.

Meet the Team

Our team at KBR is supportive and values innovative thinking. We offer a range of benefits including industry‑leading compensation, continuous learning, and a highly collaborative culture.

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