Coastal & Maritime Design Engineer

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

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.

At WSP, we’re on the lookout for a passionate and experienced Coastal and Maritime Design Engineer to lead transformative coastal infrastructure projects across Australia. From iconic jetties and marinas to resilient seawalls and innovative port facilities, your work will leave a lasting legacy on our shores.

 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.

What You’Ll Do:

• Design Leadership: Lead the design of coastal and maritime infrastructure, including marine and coastal facilities, revetments, and coastal protection structures. 
• Project Management: Oversee projects from inception to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
• Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, designers, and environmental specialists across Australia and internationally to deliver integrated solutions.
• Technical Excellence: Provide technical leadership, conduct design reviews, and contribute to the development of best practices and design standards.
• Mentorship: Support and mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and professional development.
• Business Development: Engage with clients and contribute to proposal development and strategic growth initiatives.

About You:

• A degree in Civil or Coastal Engineering (or related discipline)
• At least 5 years of experience in coastal engineering, ideally in a consulting environment.
• Proven expertise in designing coastal infrastructure, dredging, or port works.
• Strong knowledge of Australian and international design standards.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) and RPEQ registration (or working towards).
• A passion for mentoring and leading high-performing teams.

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 69,000 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.

With us, you can. Apply today.