October 17, 2024

WSP Australia

Sydney

FULL TIME & OTHER

Tunnel Designer - Hybrid

Work options: Hybrid
Work from home or in our CBD offices

Be an industry-leading professional and be instrumental in making a positive difference to communities worldwide
Work on iconic projects both locally and globally
Be integral to the continued success of a truly global, forward thinking and innovative organisation

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 are looking for forward thinking Tunnel Designers, who would love the opportunity to be both innovative and groundbreaking!
Due to a number of thrilling project wins, this exciting role will see you enhance your capabilities and the reputation of WSP’s National Tunnels and Tunnel Systems team.
You will collaborate with talented professionals working on iconic projects to drive future ready outcomes that will benefit clients and communities for generations to come!
Geotechnical & Tunnels:
Our Geotechnical and Tunnels team is driven by a passion for technical excellence and innovation. Our specialised, forward-looking expertise addresses the evolving challenges that earth, environment, and energy present to our clients and communities.
What you’ll do:
As one of our Design Engineers within our National Tunnels and Tunnel Systems team, you will be joining an award-winning Geotechnical and Tunnels division, leveraging more than 150 years of combined expert experience, in an environment where you are encouraged to continue to learn and further grow your career.
Our industry-leading team all share a common passion for technical excellence and innovation - Our distinctive, specialised and future ready skills help address the ever-evolving challenges that earth, environment, and energy present to our clients (both internal and external) as well as communities world-wide.
We are looking for Tunnel Designers with underground construction design experience, who will not only be excited by a challenging role at a forward-thinking company, but light up at exciting opportunities to be part of projects that will continue to stimulate as you continue to grow your career with us.
WSP are a company that will value your ideas and help your experience and skills be exposed across a variety of unique projects within transport, power, water, mining, property, and government sectors, which will see you assisting in bidding and delivering successful projects, to continue the growth of an already successful and reputable capability.
Plus, your role will also be well supported with skilled resources, every step of the way.
A typical day for you would look like (but not be limited to):

Providing technical design advice on complex Tunneling issues to clients and internal staff whilst delivering best practice consulting services
Using advanced techniques, modifications and extension of theories, practices to synthesise and analyse data for decision making/ recommendations
Building a reputation as an expert Design Consultant. Participate in industry groups as part of maintaining high industry profile
Cultivating existing and new client relationships plus undertake proactive business development activities
Keeping your finger on the pulse and being in the know of advancing technologies, methods and research & development
Preparing tenders, proposals and reports for clients
Guiding, participating and supporting stakeholder engagement activities

About You:

You can demonstrate your experience as a Tunnel Design engineer, and have solid knowledge of Mined and TBM methods of construction
Hold tertiary qualifications in civil engineering
Be a Chartered Engineer, or working towards being so
Possess a successful track record in undertaking and managing small to large size projects
Have a proven track record of promoting innovation in the field of Civil engineering to create value for clients/ projects
Have demonstrated experience in the preparation / review of written technical reports and client communications
Possess a strong work ethic and ability to work autonomously and in a team environment
Have the ability to take responsibility for Tunnel design delivery in multidisciplinary environment

In addition, you will bring the following skills and attributes:

Natural connector
Problem solver with a powerful team spirit
Open
Curious
Passionate
Adaptable
Someone ready to do the kind of work the world needs

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.

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