Job Description

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.

WSP in Australia is expanding our Aviation team to meet the growing demand for innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions across the country.

With a strong pipeline of exciting projects - including major airport expansions, regional airfield upgrades, and mining airstrip developments - and a recent win in securing one of the largest aviation infrastructure projects in Australia, we are seeking Expressions of Interest from experienced Aviation professionals at all career stages who are motivated to work on complex, high‑profile airport and airfield infrastructure projects as part of a nationally connected, globally supported Aviation team.

Who We’re Looking For:

We are keen to engage with:

• Principals, Technical Directors and senior practitioners seeking to influence strategy, provide technical leadership and shape major aviation programs; and
• Early‑ to mid‑career engineers and specialists looking to deepen their technical capability, broaden project exposure and progress into senior technical or project leadership roles.

We welcome interest from professionals with experience or developing expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Airport / Airside Engineering – airfield pavements, civil and airside infrastructure design
• Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) – design, delivery, or commercial / project management
• Aviation Project Management – client‑side or consultancy delivery of airport projects
• Aviation Planning and Design – airfield layouts, apron planning and airside geometry
• Drafting and Technical Services – specialist aviation CAD, 3D modelling and BIM supporting aviation and airfield projects

Experience working on live operational airfields and complex aviation infrastructure—including runway and taxiway works, AGL upgrades, apron developments, and airfield construction or rehabilitation projects—is highly regarded.

Beyond technical capability, we value individuals who are:

• Curious, collaborative and motivated to learn
• Comfortable contributing within multidisciplinary teams
• Interested in mentoring, knowledge‑sharing and technical excellence
• Aspiring to grow their influence—technically, commercially or through project leadership

This Expression of Interest represents an opportunity to contribute to WSP’s growing aviation capability, work alongside recognised industry leaders, and help shape the next generation of aviation infrastructure and professionals.

What’s in it for you?

• Be part of a nationally connected, globally supported Aviation team.
• Work on landmark projects including major airport strategies and regional developments.
• Enjoy flexible work options and a collaborative, inclusive culture.
• Access to industry leaders and global expertise to support your career growth.
• A collaborative, innovative work environment where you can bring your true self to work.

We welcome applicants from across Australia. WSP has offices nationwide and supports flexible / hybrid work arrangements.

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.