Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world truly needs?

At WSP, you’ll work alongside industry-leading experts on critical water infrastructure projects that shape communities—locally and nationally. You’ll combine technical excellence with global capability, contributing to complex, high‑impact programs while growing your career in a culture that values curiosity, innovation, and diverse thinking.

Our Water Business Group is expanding, and we’re seeking an experienced Civil Designer to join our Water Utilities team in Brisbane. Whether you’re stepping into a senior role or looking for your next technical challenge, WSP offers the support, flexibility, and career pathways to help you thrive.

What You’ll Do

• You’ll play a key role in delivering technically robust and constructible designs across a range of water infrastructure projects. Your responsibilities will include:
• Delivering high‑quality 2D and 3D civil designs in line with technical, commercial, and client standards
• Coordinating design and documentation with engineers, designers, and drafting teams to ensure seamless project delivery
• Supporting projects from feasibility and concept design through to detailed CAD delivery
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, representing WSP professionally at all times
• Contributing to the development and continuous improvement of CAD standards, workflows, and best practice
• Working across multiple sectors including water utilities, infrastructure, and industrial projects

About You

You’re a technically strong designer who enjoys problem‑solving, collaboration, and seeing your designs come to life. You’ll bring:

• A Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Engineering (or equivalent practical experience)
• 6+ years’ experience in civil design and drafting, ideally within water infrastructure or utilities
• Strong capability in AutoCAD and Civil 3D (essential)
• Experience in water, mining, or industrial infrastructure projects (highly regarded)
• Exposure to point cloud survey data and EDMS systems (advantageous)

Applications are welcome from experienced through to Senior Civil Designers.

Why Choose WSP?

At WSP, you’ll be supported to do your best work—technically and personally. We offer:

• Competitive remuneration aligned to your skills and experience
• A genuinely inclusive, collaborative culture
• Clear career pathways, mentoring, and technical development
• Flexible working arrangements to support work–life balance
• Purpose‑driven projects that make a real difference
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Option to purchase up to 8 additional weeks of leave
• Opportunities to work across Australia and globally
• Access to an Employee Share Purchase Plan

How You’ll Work

You’ll be based in our Brisbane or Nerang office, with flexible hybrid working and site involvement as required. You’ll also be part of WSP’s national CAD / Digital Engineering community, contributing to major programs while collaborating with teams across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA, and WA.

You’ll work with leading water authorities on projects that improve resilience, sustainability, and community outcomes—while continuing to build your technical profile nationally.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re passionate about high‑quality design and want to work on infrastructure that genuinely makes an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and shape the future of water infrastructure with WSP.