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

With us, you can.

Our Water team promotes holistic, sustainable water resource management for governments, investors, developers, manufacturers, utilities, and corporations, helping with network maintenance and development, risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, cost reduction, and future-ready strategies.

We partner with leading water authorities to deliver a wide range of water infrastructure projects and are involved in major programs across South Australia, Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania.

Our national treatment team has been engaged in a number of notable projects including the upgrade of Coolum STP, amplification of Cronulla WWTP, Wollongong WWTP, Happy Valley WTP upgrades, Eyre Peninsula Desalination Plant, and Kangaroo Island Desalination Plants.

We are passionate about what we do and here at WSP you’ll find the scale and reach you need to do the kind of work the world needs – and the culture and people that make it the best work of your life.

We are currently recruiting nationally for our Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Adelaide offices, seeking expressions of interest from experienced to Technical Executive level Mechanical Engineers.

We're seeking water treatment professionals with a can-do attitude, a consultative approach, and the ability to prioritize and lead project teams. In return, we offer a flexible hybrid work environment, with both part-time and full-time positions available, and diverse career pathways.

Positions available

• Mechanical Design Engineer, Water Treatment
• Senior Mechanical Engineer, Water Treatment
• Associate Mechanical Engineer, Water Treatment
• Principal Mechanical Engineer, Water Treatment
• Technical Executive, Water Treatment
• Project Manager, Water Treatment
• Design Manager, Water Treatment

What you’ll do

• Contribute to successful project delivery utilising your technical design expertise, from initial input, design documentation to technical reviews and design/project management.
• Stay on the cutting edge of water and wastewater technology, bringing innovation to every design and procurement process.
• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and vendors to deliver creative and effective project outcomes.
• Be a key player in assisting or developing winning proposals and pursuits.
• Participate in company development initiatives
• Get involved in shaping the industry by joining committees, engaging with industry bodies, and presenting at events.

This is your chance to make a real impact and have fun while doing it!

About You

You’re likely to have

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, with CPEng accreditation (or working towards).
• Technical competence across a wide spectrum of water and/or wastewater treatment/process disciplines with relevant consulting experience in the water industry.
• Proficient in hydraulic and civil design for water and wastewater treatment plants.
• Ability to utilize modeling software, analytics techniques, and conduct detailed design and equipment selection.
• Familiarity with Mass Balance, Design Basis, Equipment Sizing, PFD, P&ID, and FDs.

 In addition, you will bring the following skills and attributes:

• Natural connector
• Problem solver with a powerful team spirit
• Open
• Curious
• Passionate
• Adaptable
• Someone ready to do the kind of work the world needs

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.