Principal Mechanical Engineer

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.

At WSP you’ll find the scale and reach you need to do the kind of work the world needs – and the culture and people that make it the best work of your life.

What you’ll do:

At WSP, we’re supporting some of Australia’s most significant mining projects across sustaining capital, brownfield upgrades, and major infrastructure. As our mining portfolio continues to grow, we’re looking to bring on a Principal Mechanical Engineer to provide technical leadership and help shape the delivery of complex projects from our Newcastle team.

This is a senior leadership role within our Mining group, where you’ll play a key part in both technical delivery and team leadership. You’ll work across a range of projects spanning bulk materials handling, processing plants, and mining infrastructure; supporting clients across Australia.

You’ll act as a trusted advisor to clients, lead engineering outcomes, and mentor a team of engineers... helping to uplift capability and ensure high-quality, practical solutions.

• Provide technical leadership across mechanical engineering design and delivery for mining projects 

• Lead and review the development of engineering solutions, calculations, and design documentation 

• Drive quality, safety, and compliance across all project deliverables 

• Engage directly with clients, building strong relationships and acting as a senior technical point of contact 

• Support project planning, resourcing, and delivery, working closely with multidisciplinary teams 

• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers, contributing to team growth and capability 

• Contribute to business development, including proposals, client engagement, and identifying opportunities

About you:

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering

• 10-15 years + experience working in a design engineering capacity, ideally within a similar environment

• Extensive experience in mechanical engineering within the mining or minerals processing sector 

• Proven ability to lead complex project delivery and provide high-level technical guidance 

• Strong experience in areas such as bulk materials handling, plant design, or fixed plant infrastructure 

• Demonstrated capability managing client relationships and stakeholder engagement 

• A collaborative approach, with a focus on mentoring and developing others 

• Chartered status (or working towards it) will be highly regarded

Why WSP?

At WSP, you’ll be part of a global engineering and professional services firm with a strong local presence. Our Mining team is collaborative, technically strong, and focused on delivering practical outcomes for our clients.

• Access to national and global expertise and projects

• A strong focus on career development and progression

• Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance

• A culture that values collaboration, inclusion, and technical excellence