Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist

Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist

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.

We're growing our Geotechnical & Tunnels team and are looking for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Engineering Geologist to support the delivery of technically challenging infrastructure projects.

This is an opportunity to step into a hands-on technical role while taking ownership of project deliverables, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to innovative solutions across Australia.

The Opportunity

You'll play a key role in delivering geotechnical services across a broad range of infrastructure projects. With a strong foundation in soil and rock mechanics, you'll lead investigations, analysis and design, while supporting projects from concept through to construction.

You'll be part of a high-performing Geotechnical & Tunnels team delivering diverse and complex infrastructure projects, supported by global expertise and clear career pathways. At WSP, you'll benefit from a collaborative, forward-thinking culture that values innovation, technical excellence and continuous development, giving you the opportunity to grow your career while contributing to meaningful outcomes for clients and communities.

What you'll do

• Lead and deliver geotechnical investigations including drilling, logging & testing
• Interpret geotechnical, geological & hydrogeological data to inform design
• Plan and manage small to mid-sized projects or key project components
• Perform advanced analyses and develop practical, innovative solutions
• Prepare high-quality technical reports, feasibility studies and proposals
• Support multidisciplinary teams across complex infrastructure projects

About you

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology or similar
• 5+ years' commercial experience in geotechnical engineering or engineering geology
• Strong experience in field investigations, including drilling, sampling and logging
• Proven ability to analyse data and deliver practical geotechnical solutions
• Experience preparing technical reports and communicating with clients
• Passion for technical excellence, innovation and continuous improvement

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 Benefits page.

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