WSP

Plans and designs infrastructure projects

Experienced Civil Designer - Townsville

Transportation EngineeringUpdated on Nov 8

Full-timeTownsville City, AustraliaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An Associate degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent is required.
Typically 10–15 years of experience in a consultancy environment, including road design, drainage services, or other civil engineering design.
Extensive knowledge of relevant Australian Standards, local Road Authority Standards, and other road and civil design standards, with the ability to interpret, apply, and challenge them as appropriate.
High-level use and understanding of 2D and 3D computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software and 3D modelling, and understanding how they apply to transport infrastructure.
Ability to draw on previous project experience to generate alternative solutions, analyze options, and determine the best outcomes.
High-level skills in applying safety-in-design practices and processes, with particular emphasis on road safety outcomes.
Exposure to different disciplines and project models, with the ability to apply this experience across a diverse range of design projects.
Competence in monitoring and managing the scope of project tasks of varying complexity and size.
High skill in preparing and reviewing high-level and complex technical design documentation.
Ability to contribute to high-quality proposals and pursuits.
Ability to build technical capability in others through training and mentoring and transfer technical expertise within the organization.
Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

Comply with role-specific safety, environment, health, and quality obligations detailed in the relevant RACI matrix.
Promote continual improvement of best-practice occupational health, safety, environment, and quality systems and behaviours.
Coach others in identifying and managing ethical issues associated with the area of work or practice area.
Actively work toward chartered status.
Build effective networks and industry relationships to gain cooperation in meeting business and client outcomes.
Participate in company development initiatives, such as the Technical Associate Program and/or PANs.
Understand client needs, anticipate and meet them, encourage client focus in colleagues, and coordinate with other disciplines.
Manage and monitor the technical quality of work performed by the project design team.
Develop and review engineering drawings and reports.
Incorporate road safety and design philosophy principles into designs.
Monitor task-based scope, time, and cost management systems, and coach others in managing competing demands.
Provide technical input on multiple projects of varying complexity and size.
Mentor junior designers in technical work, project delivery, and client relationships.
Collaborate with the team on large-scale multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
Recognize the achievements and success of individuals and the team.
Lead the planning, investigation, and concept development of major capital projects, turning early ideas into practical, buildable solutions.
Prepare detailed designs for roads, drainage, and other civil infrastructure, delivering outcomes within agreed timeframes and budgets as part of the Investigations and Design process.

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.

The Opportunity

Join WSP’s growing team and play a key role in shaping future infrastructure across our communities. In this role, you will lead the planning, investigation and concept development of major capital projects, transforming early ideas into practical, buildable solutions. You will also prepare detailed designs for roads, drainage and a broad range of civil infrastructure, delivering high‑quality outcomes within agreed timeframes and budgets as part of our established Investigations and Design process.

Main Activities and Responsibilities: (including but not limited to)

Comply with all role specific SHEQ obligations as detailed in the relevant RACI matrix.

Promote the continual improvement of best practice OHS&E and Quality systems and behaviours.

Coach others in the identification and management of ethical issues associated with area of work or practice area.

Actively work towards chartered status.

Proactively build effective networks and industry relationships to gain cooperation in meeting business and client outcomes

Participation in company development initiative, such as the Technical Associate Program and/or PANs.

Seek information to understand client needs and effectively anticipate and meet client needs and encourage client focus in colleagues including coordination with other disciplines.

Manage and monitor the technical quality of work performed by the project design team.

Develop, and review engineering drawings and reports.

Incorporates Road Safety and Design Philosophy principles into designs.

Monitors task-based scope, time and cost management systems. Coaches’ others in managing competing demands.

Provide technical input on multiple projects of varying complexity and size.

Mentor junior designers in technical, project delivery and client relationships.

Work collaboratively with team including large scale multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.

Recognise the achievements and success of individuals and the team

Qualifications (Minimum and Desirable):

Associate degree (Civil Engineering) or Equivalent.

Experience, skills and organisational knowledge

Typically, 10-15 years' experience in a consultancy environment with experience in road design, drainage services or other civil engineering design.

Extensive knowledge of relevant industry related Australian Standards, local Road Authority Standards and other road and civil design standards with the ability to interpret, apply and challenge as appropriate.

High level use and understanding of 2D and 3D CADD software and 3D modelling and how it applies to transport infrastructure.

Able to draw upon previous project experience to generate alternate solutions, conduct analysis of options and determine best outcomes.

High level skills in applying safety in design practices and processes with particular emphasis on road safety outcomes.

Exposure to different disciplines and project models with the ability to apply on a diverse range of design projects.

Competent in monitoring and managing the scope of projects tasks of varying complexity and size.

Highly skilled in the preparation and review of high level and complex technical design documentation.

Contributes to high quality proposals and pursuits.

Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Built technical capability of others (training & mentoring) and transferred technical expertise within the organisation.

Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively.

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 73,000 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.

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About the Company

WSP

Plans and designs infrastructure projects

WSP is an engineering and science consultancy that helps governments and businesses plan, design, and manage infrastructure. Its teams work on transport networks, buildings, water systems, power facilities, and environmental projects, combining engineers with scientists, planners, and technical advisers. Services include feasibility studies, detailed design, environmental assessments, and project management, with specialists supporting assets through construction and operation. Clients pay through contracts priced by staff time, agreed project fees, or a share of project costs. Genivar reorganized as WSP Global in 2014, and the group is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 1959

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