WSP Australia
Civil Engineering Graduates (Geotechnical, Bridges, Buildings & Transport) (Jun 2025)
Sydney
Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- AUD 69,000 - 72,000 / Year
- + 11.5% superannuation, employee benefits (wellbeing, health, career development, work life balance)
- 30-40 vacancies
- Apply by 30 Apr 2025
- Start date 30 Jun 2025 - 31 Jan 2026
At WSP, we are committed to nurturing and developing the next generation of Changemakers through mentorship and structured development programs. As part of our global firm, 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.
Civil Engineering is an extremely versatile field of study. This specialist degree is particularly sought after in our Earth and Environment, Property and Building, Transport, Advisory, Mining, Energy and Water Groups.
We see the future more clearly through key trends in climate change, society, technology and resources, and challenge our teams to work with our clients to advise on solutions that are both ready for today and the years to come. We believe that for societies to thrive, we must all hold ourselves accountable for tomorrow. That means creating innovative solutions to the challenges the future will bring.
Graduate positions well suited to Civil Engineering includes (mainly considered but not exclusive to):
- Graduate Civil Engineer
- Graduate Structural Engineer (Bridges & Buildings)
- Graduate Pavement Engineer
- Sustainability Consultant
- Planning & Mobility Graduate
- Graduate Tunnel Engineering
- Graduate Geotechnical Engineer
Your Graduate Program
At WSP, we are committed to nurturing and developing the next generation of diverse WSP Changemakers through mentorship and structured development programs. As part of our global firm, 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.
As part of our industry leading Graduate Program, ASPIRE, you will be guided to own your career and drive your success. ASPIRE, is a two-year blended learning experience, offering a holistic approach to development. It includes topics specifically chosen to enhance professional, personal and relationship building skills with opportunities to connect with others across the global WSP network.
Life of a WSP Graduate
Your path as a Graduate can be a transformative experience. We acknowledge your journey can present challenges and exciting opportunities so here are few things we offer to help you on your way to success.
- Aspire – WSP Graduate Program
- Buddy/Mentorship program – learn from the brightest minds and industry experts in your specialist field
- Diverse Project exposure – put your theory into practice and come and help us solve problems that have meaningful impacts on our community.
- Software training – using the latest digital tools to enhance efficiency, collaboration and project delivery
- Continuous learning in a controlled and supporting environment.
- Professional development – skills training, further education, promotion
How to apply
If you want to help us design the future, apply now to begin your journey with WSP. Be sure you attach:
- Current resume
- Cover letter telling us little about you and why you are interested in working in our industry
- Copy of your current academic transcript
*Please note: To avoid duplications, submit 1 APPLICATION ONLY to the graduate program. You will be asked if you are open to relocating during the application process.
Applications will close 30/04/2025
Life at WSP
WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services firms, bringing together approximately 6,000 talented people across 15 offices in Australia. We are technical experts who design and provide strategic advice on sustainable solutions and engineer Future ReadyTM projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.
As a member of WSP's ‘Emerging Professionals Network’, you will embrace your curiosity and work in a culture celebrating different perspectives. With our global scale and reach, you’ll connect with the brightest minds in the field to make the best work of your life.
We strive to create a work environment where you’ll always find new ways to grow – where you’ll design your own path and do what truly matters to you.
WSP is committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equal opportunity workplace. We are proud to promote Indigenous voices and are actively delivering a ‘Stretch’ level Reconciliation Action Plan. Accredited by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice, we also support the LGBTQIA+ community, and encourage all employees to bring their whole selves to work
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- Australian Citizen +more
- Engineering & Mathematics
- Bachelor or higher
Reviews
Good variety of work
Working on projects
I get a broad range of work as a structural engineer in the transport team, such as detailed design, tenders, business cases etc.
About the employer
WSP Australia
4.0
50,000 - 100,000 employees
Engineering Consulting
Empower your career while making a meaningful impact! Join WSP, a team of 54,000 professionals dedicated to engineering sustainable solutions.
Pros and cons of working at WSP Australia
Pros
Flexible work arrangements: "Very flexible, I can pick my hours as long as I complete the set hours by the end of the week."
Supportive team culture: "The people are very nice and kind here. They care very much about my well-being."
Opportunities to work on diverse projects: "WSP works on a broad variety of projects, leading to diverse and rewarding work."
Work-life balance: "Flexible work hours, lots of people have different work arrangements and it all works fine."
Learning and development: "The best thing about working at WSP is the amount of exposure junior engineers get working on different aspects of engineering projects."
Cons
High turnover rate: "The high turnover rate."
Workload imbalances: "The hours and expectations can be very consuming, and sometimes the pressure of utilisation is a burden."
Inconsistent team dynamics: "Team dynamic, salaries, progression differs from team to team and depending on your manager."
Career progression: "The progression/promotion process is quite time-consuming and a lot of effort. There doesn't appear to be a lot of flexibility to finish your graduate role early"
Graduates on the same pay: "I don't think we do bonuses, and my last pay rise moved me to the same rate as all other 2nd year graduates, most of whom I have more experience. However, I did receive a mid-year pay rise last week, which I appreciate"