Senior/Associate Civil Engineer (Energy)

Ready to power the future of Australia’s energy infrastructure?

WSP is growing our Power & Energy business, and we’re looking for a future‑focused Senior or Associate Civil Engineer to join our expanding Renewable Energy team. This national role puts you at the centre of Australia’s most complex and high‑profile energy projects, while giving you the opportunity to step into a clear leadership pathway within a rapidly scaling business.

You'll lead civil design packages for wind farms, solar farms, BESS facilities, HV substations (AIS/GIS), transmission corridors and conventional generation sites. You’ll shape projects from early concepts through to IFC, coordinating closely with electrical, structural and geotechnical teams while acting as the go‑to specialist for grading, drainage, stormwater and access design.

What You’ll Do

You’ll deliver civil engineering inputs across the full lifecycle of energy projects, covering bulk earthworks, platform grading, cut/fill, benching, ESC plans, laydown areas and crane pads. You’ll lead drainage and stormwater design, including hydrology/hydraulics, pit‑and‑pipe, culverts, overland flow, detention/retention, WSUD, flood immunity, creek diversions and scour protection.

You’ll design roads and pavements (access/haul roads, hardstands, subgrade assessment, pavement design, oversize turning paths), and deliver civil works for substations and BESS, including platforms, surface drainage, oil containment, cable trench corridors and crane/delivery access geometry. Your work will extend to solar platforms, O&M surrounds, MV station pads, crane pads and turbine interface layouts along with transmission access and crossings. You’ll also complete technical assessments (quarry, traffic, water, noise, geotech), produce high‑quality design deliverables, act as Owner’s Engineer for EPC design reviews and inspections, and provide leadership through design reviews, Safety‑in‑Design sessions and bid input.

Tools & Standards: You’ll work with 12D or Civil3D, OpenRoads, HEC‑RAS/TUFLOW, MUSIC, AutoCAD and QGIS/ArcGIS, applying industry standards including ARR 2019, Austroads, AS 3798, AS 2067, AS 2159, AS 1726, AS 4678, relevant AS 5100 elements, plus local authority and environmental guidelines.

About You

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• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; Chartered (CPEng/NER/RPEQ) or close to achieving
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• 10+ years’ experience in civil design (consulting or EPC), ideally in energy or large‑scale infrastructure
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• Strong technical capability in grading, drainage, stormwater and pavements
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• Confident leading civil packages and coordinating across disciplines
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• Experienced mentoring juniors and guiding drafters
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• Excellent communicator with clients, contractors and suppliers
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• Willing to travel to site as required
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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.

At WSP, you’ll join a team that supports your growth, values your ideas and gives you the flexibility to work in a way that suits your life. You’ll be backed by mentoring, learning pathways, global opportunities and a culture that celebrates diverse perspectives. With generous leave options, hybrid working and wellbeing programs, we’re committed to helping you thrive while contributing to projects that make a real impact.

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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