Join WSP’s Water, Power & Energy Business Group in Queensland
Whether you’re ready for a career change in 2026 or planning ahead, we’d love to hear from you!
Our Water, Power & Energy group is a collaborative team delivering transformative projects across their respective sectors. With a strong pipeline of work and momentum building for the next four years, we’re expanding nationally—particularly in Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Sunshine Coast. We’ve also recently opened offices in Townsville and Cairns, creating opportunities for engineers who want to deliver projects in these local areas.
We’re growing across multiple specialties and seniority levels—up to Principal roles.
Key Roles – Water Group
Senior/Associate Civil EngineerCivil EngineerCivil Engineer - TownsvilleCivil Engineer - BeenleighSenior Project Manager / Design ManagerSenior Structural Engineer (Water Retaining Structures)Electrical EngineerMechanical EngineerAsset Management Engineers (Water Utilities)Civil / Planning Engineers (Hydraulic Modelling) – All Levels - All locations
Key Roles – Power & Energy Group
Control Systems LeadSenior/Associate Control Systems EngineerTransmission Lines Engineer (Structural)Technical Executive, EHV SubstationsPower Systems Engineer / Grid ConnectionsHV Electrical EngineerSecondary Design EngineerSenior Civil EngineerProject ManagerAssistant Project Manager
Whether you’re a hands-on technical expert or a strategic thinker ready to influence large-scale infrastructure projects, there’s a role for you.
About You
You’re not just a great engineer—you’re a changemaker. You bring:
A degree in Civil, Environmental, Electrical or Mechanical EngineeringCPEng (or working towards it – RPEQ a plus)Strong experience in the Australian water industry (utilities, treatment systems, or modelling) and/or power and energy sector (renewables, generation, transmission & distribution)Technical expertise across water or power, and energy infrastructureStrategic problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skillsA mindset that challenges the status quo and seeks smarter, sustainable solutionsRisk awareness and proactive mitigation strategiesPassion for sustainability, resilience, and social impactFamiliarity with modelling software and analytical tools
Why Choose WSP?
We’re committed to creating a workplace where you feel supported, heard, and empowered to grow their careers.
Here’s What Sets Us Apart
Competitive pay – Your talent deserves top-tier recognition.Inclusive team culture – Be part of a team that celebrates diverse voices and perspectivesCareer pathways designed for you – With mentoring, leadership development, and secondment opportunitiesFlexible work options – Because life doesn’t stop when work startsPurpose-driven projects – Your work helps shape healthier, more resilient communitiesSupport for returning professionals – We welcome candidates re-entering the workforceFamily first – Get up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave.Take the break you need – Option to buy an extra 4 weeks of leave each year.Go places—literally – Explore domestic and global mobility opportunities.
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.
This is your opportunity to make a real difference—on your terms, with your vision, and alongside a team that shares your ambition.
Because with us, you can. Apply today.
🔎 Questions? Let’s talk.
For a confidential chat about these roles—or other opportunities in our Water Group—reach out to Carmina Navalta from our Talent Acquisition Team.