What if you could work with the best and brightest minds in the Water industry?

With us, you can.

Our Water team specializes in holistic, sustainable water resource management, serving governments, investors, developers, manufacturers, utilities, and corporations. We focus on network maintenance and development, risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, cost reduction, and future-ready strategies.

We are actively seeking

• Mechanical Engineers
• Senior Mechanical Engineers
• Associate Mechanical Engineers
• Principal Mechanical Engineers

with expertise in water and wastewater treatment infrastructure to join our teams in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. You'll become part of a multidisciplinary team with a proven track record of delivering significant projects in the water sector, collaborating with talented professionals nationwide (Melbourne, Sydney, Newcastle, Adelaide, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, and Gold Coast).

Working on iconic projects, you will drive future-ready outcomes that benefit clients and communities. Our national treatment team is currently engaged in diverse projects across Australia, including the upgrade of Coolum STP, amplification of Cronulla WWTP and Wollongong WWTP, Happy Valley WTP, Eyre Peninsula Desalination Plant, and Kangaroo Island Desalination Plants.

What You’ll Do

We are at a critical stage of our strategic growth and impact, seeking proactive individuals with strong consultative skills, adept at prioritization and achieving results. The ideal candidates will thrive as a team player and excel in collaboration with a diverse range of stakeholders.

You will

• Work within a national, multi-disciplinary water treatment team to achieve project objectives.
• Manage multiple projects of varying complexity, overseeing scope, day-to-day tasks, and the production of concise, high-quality technical documentation for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contribute to project management, including technical review, risk management, and commercial oversight.
• Apply state and federal water legislation, industry standards, and guidelines.
• Liaise with project stakeholders, including clients and vendors.
• Provide technical input to proposals and pursue business development opportunities.
• Stay updated on water and wastewater technology advancements, offering technical expertise and innovation in project design and procurement.
• Engage in company development initiatives and mentor staff through active participation in the Mentoring Program.
• Contribute actively to industry development, participating in committees, industry bodies, and delivering papers.

About You

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, with CPEng accreditation (or working towards).
• Relevant consulting experience in the Water industry.
• Technical proficiency across Water and/or Wastewater Treatment/Process disciplines.
• Proficient in leading hydraulic and civil design for water and wastewater treatment plants.
• Familiarity with modeling software, analytics techniques, and detailed design and equipment selection.
• Experience with Mass Balance, Design Basis, Equipment Sizing, PFD, P&ID, FDs.
• Strong communication skills, capable of effectively conveying complex technical concepts to clients and internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to prepare technical reports for projects of various scales.
• Familiarity with CHAIR and HAZOP methodologies, and skilled in safety in design practices.
• Competent in identifying project risks and implementing mitigation strategies for medium to large-scale projects.

About WSP

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services firms, bringing together approximately 6,000 talented people across 15 offices in Australia. We are technical experts who design and provide strategic advice on sustainable solutions and engineer Future ReadyTM projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come. 

At WSP, we want you to embrace your curiosity and work in a culture celebrating different perspectives. With access to global scale and reach, you’ll connect with the brightest minds in the field to make the best work of your life.

We believe that in imagining a better future for us all, you’ll imagine a better future for you.

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 Benefits page.

Think this could be the opportunity for you? Apply now to begin your journey with WSP.

WSP. With us, you can.