Structural Designer - Water

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.

Structural Designer – National Water Team

Become part of WSP’s national CAD and Digital Engineering team, working on major water projects and mentoring emerging technologists. This role offers technical leadership, collaboration across states, and the chance to make a real impact on sustainable water solutions.

We’re flexible on location—NSW (Sydney or Paramatta), QLD (Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast), SA (Adelaide), or VIC (Melbourne).

What You’ll Do

• Apply advanced modelling software and analytics techniques to deliver high-quality structural designs.
• Generate and maintain federated BIM-compliant models, ensuring clash detection, reporting, and database management aligned with client standards.
• Lead design reviews, client meetings, and check-ins, taking ownership of both large and small projects.
• Produce concise, high-quality technical documentation and contribute to proposals and pursuits.
• Collaborate on multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects, supporting feasibility studies through to detailed design.
• Drive innovation—challenge the status quo and improve CAD standards and workflows.

About You

• Diploma / Advanced Diploma in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Proven structural drafting experience, ideally in water networks, treatment projects, or similar infrastructure.
• Strong skills in Autodesk Advance Steel, Revit, and BIM coordination (essential).
• Mechanical drafting experience with Plant 3D highly regarded.
• Familiarity with Dynamo or coding and point cloud survey is an advantage.
• Experience in a design consulting environment highly regarded.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with excellent communication skills.
• Passion for the water and construction industries, coupled with adaptability to evolving technology.

Why Choose WSP?

We’re committed to a workplace where you’re supported, heard, and empowered to grow your career. We offer:

• Competitive pay that recognizes your talent
• Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives
• Clear career pathways with mentoring and development
• Flexible work options to balance life and work
• Purpose-driven projects that make a real impact
• Comprehensive benefits and support for returners
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Option to buy up to 8 extra weeks of leave to support additional annual leave or school holiday leave
• Opportunities to work across Australia and globally

How You’ll Work

Flexibility is at the heart of how we operate. You’ll be based in our Sydney or Parramatta office, with hybrid working options and site visits when required—all supported by a friendly, high-performing team.

You’ll also be part of our national CAD/DE team, giving you the chance to work on local projects while contributing to high-profile programs across Australia. Collaborate with leading water authorities and teams spanning NSW, VIC, SA, QLD, and WA, and make an impact on projects that shape communities nationwide.

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 70,000 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.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re passionate about making infrastructure better for people and the planet, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and make your mark.