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.
Our Mining & Metals group is a leader in future-led end to end mining solutions and delivery of services to our clients. We specialise in delivering comprehensive and tailored solutions for the mining industry. Our team manages and executes large-scale capital projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety and leave a lasting positive legacy in the communities we engage with.
What you’ll do:
We're looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer with 10+ years of experience to play a key role in delivering a diverse portfolio of small to medium sustaining capital projects across the mining and minerals processing sector.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys a combination of technical engineering, client engagement, mentoring junior engineers, and providing practical solutions for operational sites. You'll have the opportunity to lead mechanical work packages, build long-term client relationships, and help drive successful project outcomes from concept through to execution.
Provide Senior mechanical engineering delivery across sustaining capital and brownfields mining projects
Develop and review engineering calculations, technical specifications, scopes of work, and design documentation
Provide technical leadership for fixed plant and materials handling systems
Support studies, investigations, detailed design, and execution phases of projects
Mentor and support developing engineers within the Adelaide team
Engage directly with clients to understand operational challenges and identify practical engineering solutions
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including process, civil, structural, electrical, and project delivery professionals
Support project planning, budgeting, risk management, and successful delivery of assigned work packages
Participate in site visits, condition assessments, commissioning activities, and technical reviews as required
About you:
Degree qualifications in Mechanical Engineering
10+ years of experience within mining, minerals processing, heavy industrial, or resources sectors
Strong knowledge of fixed plant equipment and mining infrastructure
Experience delivering sustaining capital, brownfields, or operational site projects
Demonstrated ability to lead engineering packages and manage stakeholder relationships
Strong understanding of Australian engineering standards and safe design principles
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to project delivery
Chartered Engineer status, or progress toward chartership, will be highly regarded
Why WSP?
At WSP, you'll be empowered to make an impact on projects that matter while continuing to develop your career alongside some of the industry's leading mining professionals.
You'll enjoy:
A strong pipeline of mining and sustaining capital work across Australia
Exposure to leading mining clients and operational assets
Flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance
Access to global technical expertise and knowledge sharing networks
Opportunities to mentor, lead projects, and advance your career
A collaborative and inclusive team culture focused on technical excellence
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
Join our Adelaide Mining team and help deliver the projects that keep Australia's mining operations productive, reliable, and ready for the future.
