Senior Mechanical Designer - Water
WSPWhat if you could do the kind of work the world truly needs?
At WSP, you’ll tap into our global scale, contribute to landmark projects, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. Here, curiosity is encouraged, innovation is valued, and diverse perspectives drive better outcomes. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a career that’s as individual as you while doing work that genuinely matters.
Join Our Water Team
We have multiple opportunities to join our growing Queensland Water team, where you’ll play a key role in delivering design and documentation for major, high‑profile programs of work. You’ll also contribute to national projects through our National CAD / Digital Engineering (DE) team, giving you exposure beyond your local market.
This is your chance to be part of a nationally connected Water group delivering projects that directly support resilient, sustainable communities.
At WSP, we don’t just deliver water projects—we redefine how communities interact with water. We partner with governments, utilities, developers, and investors to deliver future‑ready solutions across the entire water cycle.
Networks. Treatment. Digital engineering. Strategic planning.
If it moves, treats, stores, or transforms water—our team is on it.
What You’ll Do
In this role, you’ll combine strong technical capability with collaboration and leadership to deliver complex water infrastructure projects. You will:
- Apply modelling software and analytics techniques to deliver high‑quality water solutions
- Contribute design and modelling expertise across water and wastewater networks, pumping stations, and treatment systems, or from mining, industrial, or broader infrastructure sectors
- Generate and manage BIM‑compliant federated models, including clash detection, reporting, and data management aligned with client BIM/CAD standards
- Collaborate closely with engineers, designers, and clients to deliver coordinated, constructible outcomes
- Take a leadership role on projects—facilitating meetings, design reviews, and technical discussions
- Challenge the status quo through innovative thinking and continuous improvement
- Demonstrate strong technical judgement across all project stages, from concept through to delivery
About You
We value diverse experience and are seeking Designers with proven capability in water infrastructure, including networks and utilities, pumping stations, and WTP / WWTP facilities.
You’ll ideally bring:
- A Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Engineering, or equivalent industry experience
- Project experience across water management, utilities, or complex infrastructure environments
- Strong proficiency in Autodesk Plant 3D, AutoCAD, Revit MEP, Advanced Steel, and Civil 3D
- Experience working with point cloud survey data (highly regarded)
This position can be based in Gold Coast.
Why Choose WSP?
We’re committed to creating an environment where you feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow. At WSP, you’ll benefit from:
- Competitive remuneration that recognises your expertise
- An inclusive, collaborative team culture
- Clear career pathways, mentoring, leadership development, and secondment opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements that support balance and wellbeing
- Purpose‑driven projects with real community impact
- Support for career returners—we value every pathway
- Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
- Option to purchase up to 8 additional weeks of annual leave
- National and global mobility opportunities
All permanent employees are eligible to participate in WSP’s Employee Share Purchase Plan, allowing you to share in the long‑term success of the business. Learn more about our wellbeing and development programs via our Employee Benefits page.
Ready to Shape the Future of Water?
This is your opportunity to make a real impact—on your terms, with your expertise, alongside people who share your ambition.
Because with us, you can.
Apply today.
🔎 Questions? Let’s talk.
For a confidential conversation about this role—or other opportunities within our Water Group—contact Carmina Navalta, Talent Acquisition.