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Associate/Principal Planning Engineer (Water)
WSP
Melbourne, AUS
Lead · 8+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 1 weeks ago
About the Role
Shape the future of Australia’s water infrastructure with WSP. Lead complex planning projects, influence major investment decisions and grow your career in 2027.
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What You’ll Do
- Lead strategic planning and technical assessments for water supply and sewerage networks, considering growth, asset condition, capacity and future renewal needs.
- Lead feasibility studies, options assessments and functional designs for complex water infrastructure projects.
- Develop robust business cases that support confident, evidence-based infrastructure investment decisions.
- Bring together expertise across environment, planning, cost estimation, constructability and engineering to deliver integrated solutions.
- Lead risk management and embed Safety-in-Design principles throughout project development.
- Prepare and review high-quality technical reports, studies and project documentation.
- Provide strategic technical input across asset management, planning and infrastructure programs.
- Build trusted relationships with clients and become a valued technical adviser.
- Mentor and support junior engineers, helping grow capability across the team.
- Contribute to proposals, major pursuits and the continued growth of WSP’s Water business.
- About You
- You’re an experienced water professional who enjoys looking beyond the immediate engineering challenge to understand the bigger picture. You bring strong technical capability, commercial awareness and the confidence to work closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
- You’ll ideally bring:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent, with Chartered status (CPEng and RPEQ, or working towards RPEQ within 12 months).
- 8+ years’ experience across water infrastructure planning and/or design, ideally within consulting.
- Strong knowledge of water supply and sewerage network planning, hydraulic principles and asset renewal strategies.
- Experience leading or contributing to major water infrastructure programs and multidisciplinary projects.
- Capability across decision-support techniques including MCA, NPV, risk assessment and cost-benefit analysis.
- Understanding of environmental and planning approvals, cost estimation and constructability.
- Experience with hydraulic modelling software, pump selection tools and GIS platforms such as QGIS or ArcGIS.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted client relationships.
- Experience mentoring engineers, coordinating resources and delivering projects to agreed timeframes and budgets.
- Why Choose WSP?
- At WSP, you’ll find the scale and resources to do the kind of work the world needs. 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 & Perks – Enjoy top-tier compensation, salary continuance insurance, retail discounts, and more.
- Inclusive Culture – Thrive in a supportive team that celebrates diverse voices and values your unique perspective.
- Career Growth, Your Way – Access mentoring, leadership development, secondments, and global mobility opportunities.
- Flexibility That Works – Embrace flexible work options and the ability to purchase up to 4 extra weeks of leave.
- Family & Life Support – Get up to 16 weeks paid parental leave and dedicated support for those returning to work.
- Purpose-Driven Projects – Contribute to work that makes a real difference in building sustainable, resilient communities.
- 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.
- Want to know more? Contact Carmina Navalta from our Talent Acquisition team for a confidential discussion about the role.
Qualifications
- You’re an experienced water professional who enjoys looking beyond the immediate engineering challenge to understand the bigger picture. You bring strong technical capability, commercial awareness and the confidence to work closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent, with Chartered status (CPEng and RPEQ, or working towards RPEQ within 12 months).
- 8+ years’ experience across water infrastructure planning and/or design, ideally within consulting.
- Strong knowledge of water supply and sewerage network planning, hydraulic principles and asset renewal strategies.
- Experience leading or contributing to major water infrastructure programs and multidisciplinary projects.
- Capability across decision-support techniques including MCA, NPV, risk assessment and cost-benefit analysis.
- Understanding of environmental and planning approvals, cost estimation and constructability.
- Experience with hydraulic modelling software, pump selection tools and GIS platforms such as QGIS or ArcGIS.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted client relationships.
- Experience mentoring engineers, coordinating resources and delivering projects to agreed timeframes and budgets.
- Why Choose WSP?
- At WSP, you’ll find the scale and resources to do the kind of work the world needs. We’re committed to creating a workplace where you feel supported, heard, and empowered to grow their careers.
- Competitive Pay & Perks – Enjoy top-tier compensation, salary continuance insurance, retail discounts, and more.
- Inclusive Culture – Thrive in a supportive team that celebrates diverse voices and values your unique perspective.
- Career Growth, Your Way – Access mentoring, leadership development, secondments, and global mobility opportunities.
- Flexibility That Works – Embrace flexible work options and the ability to purchase up to 4 extra weeks of leave.
- Family & Life Support – Get up to 16 weeks paid parental leave and dedicated support for those returning to work.
- Purpose-Driven Projects – Contribute to work that makes a real difference in building sustainable, resilient communities.
- 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.
- Want to know more? Contact Carmina Navalta from our Talent Acquisition team for a confidential discussion about the role.
About WSP
Professional Services10,001+Founded 1959
WSP is a global professional services firm headquartered in Montréal, providing engineering, advisory, and science-based expertise. It serves clients across transportation and infrastructure, property and buildings, earth and environment, energy, water, and other sectors.
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