Job Description

Job Opportunity: Senior Hydraulic Engineer – Canberra

WSP Canberra is seeking an experienced Senior Hydraulic Engineer to join our highly skilled Building Services team. As part of a leading global engineering and professional services firm, you’ll contribute to impactful projects across civic and public infrastructure, defence, commercial, and education sectors.

Due to project requirements, Australian citizenship is preferred to support security clearance eligibility.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Hydraulic Engineer, you’ll play a key role in delivering high‑quality hydraulic services design across both local and national projects. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading hydraulic services design on multidisciplinary projects, ensuring compliance with technical, safety, commercial, and regulatory requirements.
• Producing high‑quality engineering documentation that delivers efficient, cost-effective outcomes for clients.
• Taking ownership of small to medium projects while also contributing to larger, complex project teams.
• Collaborating closely with clients, authorities, and internal teams to drive project success.
• Building strong client relationships and identifying new business opportunities within the Canberra and regional markets.
• Providing mentorship, guidance, and technical support to junior engineers within the Property & Buildings group.

About You

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical, or similar) or equivalent industry experience.
• Approximately 6+ years of experience working on Australian building services projects, specifically in hydraulic services design.
• Strong knowledge of relevant Standards, Codes, and regulatory frameworks (AS/NZS, NCC, etc.).
• Experience in consulting engineering is ideal; D&C contracting experience is also valued.
• Familiarity with BIM platforms (e.g., Revit, NavisWorks) is advantageous, with working Revit capability preferred.
• Ability to work in secure project environments (citizenship preferred due to clearance requirements).

Why Join WSP Canberra?

• Work on some of the ACT’s most exciting and influential projects across public, civic, and defence sectors.
• Strong opportunities for career development, technical progression, and leadership pathways.
• Competitive salary package and comprehensive benefits.
• Hybrid work model supporting balance and flexibility.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join a collaborative, supportive global network of 69,000+ professionals working to improve communities locally and globally.

Permanent employees can also access WSP’s Employee Share Purchase Plan, giving you the opportunity to be an owner in our collective success. Learn more about our wellbeing and employee benefits on our Employee Benefits page.

With us, you can. Apply today.