Job Description

Principal Geo-Environmental Engineer

What if you could shape Queensland’s most critical environmental infrastructure?

At WSP, you’ll do more than deliver projects—you’ll influence how major infrastructure, waste, and resource projects are designed across Australia.

Join a globally connected team of 69,000 professionals and bring your expertise to a pipeline of high-impact projects across waste, mining, water, and civil infrastructure—right here in Southeast Queensland.

The Opportunity

As a Principal Geo-Environmental Engineer, you’ll take on a pivotal leadership role—driving technical excellence, mentoring talent, and building enduring client partnerships.

With strong demand across Queensland, this role offers immediate exposure to complex, career-defining projects and the opportunity to help shape the future direction of our geo-environmental capability.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the design and delivery of complex geo-environmental projects across:
  • Landfill and containment systems
  • Tailings and mining infrastructure
  • Dams, embankments, and earth structures
  • Waste and resource recovery facilities
• Provide trusted technical leadership on high-risk, high-value projects
• Drive innovative, sustainable solutions that integrate environmental outcomes into major infrastructure
• Oversee project performance (technical, commercial, risk) from concept through to delivery
• Build long-term client relationships across Queensland and nationally
• Mentor and grow a high-performing, multidisciplinary team
• Contribute to strategic growth and market positioning in geo-environmental engineering

About You

You’re a recognized technical leader who combines deep expertise with commercial awareness and a passion for delivering meaningful outcomes.

• Degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Environmental Engineering
• 10+ years’ experience, ideally within consulting
• Strong background in waste and containment design (landfills, liners, leachate systems, geosynthetics)
• Proven capability in detailed design and technical review
• Experience with earthworks, dams, tailings, and water management systems
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and influence key stakeholders
• A track record of winning work, building client trust, or contributing to growth (highly valued)

With us, you can.

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.