Engineering Geologist

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:

WSP is growing our Mining team and we’re looking for an Engineering Geologist to support a strong pipeline of sustaining capital projects and heavy haul rail work across WA.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys getting into the field, working closely with engineers and site teams, and delivering practical outcomes on active mining operations. Day to day, your role will include;

• Support delivery of geotechnical and engineering geology scopes across mining and heavy haul rail projects 
• Monthly field work site investigations, logging, mapping, inspections and supervision of drilling programs 
• Contribute to geotechnical assessments for slopes, foundations, rail formations and earthworks 
• Support design inputs for sustaining capital works (pads, roads, rail, drainage, infrastructure upgrades) 
• Data collection, interpretation and reporting to inform project decisions 
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams (civil, geotechnical, structural) and site stakeholders
• Manage and monitor the technical quality of work performed by the team and promote a culture of technical excellence within the team.

About you:

• Relevant degree in Geology, Geoscience, Geotechnical Engineering or similar
• 2–7 years’ experience in engineering geology ideally within mining, infrastructure or rail 
• Strong field capability; comfortable with regular site travel and hands-on investigation work 
• Experience with core logging, geotechnical mapping and site investigations
• Practical, solutions-focused approach suited to brownfield / sustaining capital environments 
• Clear communication skills and ability to work with site teams and contractors 

Why WSP?

• Strong pipeline of mining sustaining capital and heavy haul rail projects across WA and nationally 
• Balance of field work and technical delivery 
• Exposure to multidisciplinary project teams and major clients 
• Flexible working and genuine career development pathways