Experienced Professional, Geotechnical Engineering
WSPWhat 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.
WSP is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer with up to 7 years’ commercial experience to join our Brisbane-based Geotechnical & Tunnels team and contribute to some of Australia’s most interesting and technically challenging infrastructure projects. You’ll be supported by strong local teams, a global network of expertise, and clear pathways for career growth, while balancing hands-on fieldwork with analysis, design input and client‑focused project delivery.
At WSP, we’re future ready and we’re committed to helping you shape a meaningful, long‑term career in geotechnical engineering.
About the role
You’ll be involved across the full project lifecycle, planning and delivering geotechnical investigations, interpreting ground conditions, and supporting practical, well-considered engineering solutions. Working alongside experienced senior engineers, you’ll continue to build your technical capability while contributing meaningfully to project outcomes.
What you’ll do
- Plan and deliver geotechnical site investigations, including drilling, logging and in‑situ testing
- Analyse geotechnical and geological data to inform design and construction outcomes
- Prepare high-quality technical reports and design recommendations
- Support earthworks, foundations, retaining structures and ground improvement works
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams on infrastructure projects
- Assist with proposals, scopes, and cost estimates under senior guidance
- Build strong relationships with clients, contractors and internal stakeholders
About you
- Degree qualified in Civil, Geotechnical or Geological Engineering
- 2 - 7 years’ experience in geotechnical engineering, ideally within consultancy
- Strong grounding in soil and rock mechanics and site investigation practices
- Confident communicator with developing technical writing skills
- Exposure to geotechnical software and willingness to continue learning
- Current Australian driver’s licence and flexibility for site work
- Working toward Engineers Australia membership / Chartership
Why WSP?
- Work on diverse, high-profile infrastructure projects
- Learn from industry-leading geotechnical specialists
- Clear technical and career development pathways
- Flexible work arrangements and supportive team culture
- A business that values collaboration, integrity and innovation
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.
With us, you can. Apply today.