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4.0
  • 50,000 - 100,000 employees

Civil Transport Engineer Graduate (Nov 2023)

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On-site

  • Australia

    Australia

    • New South Wales

      Newcastle

Location

Newcastle

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Opportunity details

  • Opportunity typeGraduate Job or Program
  • SalaryAUD 70,000 - 72,000 / Year
  • Number of vacancies1-3 vacancies
  • Application open dateApply by 1 Sep 2023
  • Start dateStart date 6 Nov 2023 - 31 Jan 2024

Help us design the future!

Join our team of intelligent and collaborative Changemakers and make your mark on tomorrow! In this role, you’ll work with experienced engineers in our Roads, Aviation & Civils Team in the Transport business. This is your chance to make an impact in areas from Planning (such as the preparation of Options Analysis and Business Case), Concept Design, Tender Design, Detailed Design, Construction Phase Services, Asset Management or Contract Administration. At WSP, we are committed to nurturing and developing the next generation of diverse Changemakers through mentorship and structured development programs. Being part of an inclusive global firm, you will have access to a variety of opportunities, and the support you need to progress your career and make your mark from day one.

Our Transport and Infrastructure team leverages the latest technology and a culture of innovation across the planning, design, and management disciplines to deliver connectivity, mobility, and resiliency to Australian communities.

At WSP we design lasting solutions in the Transport & Infrastructure sector as well as offering strategic Advisory, Engagement & Digital services. With approximately 54,000 talented people globally, we engineer future-ready projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come

Behind the brand, you will find a collaborative team of experts that thrives on challenges and unconventional thinking. At WSP you will be challenged every day by stimulating projects, a variety of clients, and passionate colleagues. Our culture is dynamic and vibrant, and our flexible structure enables you to shape your own future.

Life at WSP

Our thriving culture represents an important part of what makes WSP a great place to work. We regularly hold social events, which are a fun way to get to know your team and other people at the company, and we have a variety of initiatives to help our employees stay happy and healthy both physically and mentally.

Our vibrant workplace culture is an important part of what makes our firm a great place to work. Join the Emerging Professionals Network, an active group focused on helping you to develop your leadership skills and professional networks.

WSP prioritises the health and wellbeing of our people by offering flexible working, 12 months parental leave, opportunities for global mobility, purchased additional leave, and competitive remuneration among many more benefits designed to help you shine.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equal opportunity workplace. We 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 LQBTQI+ community, and encourage all employees to bring their whole selves to work.

About You:

  • Civil Engineering degree
  • An interest in developing your knowledge of industry related Australian Standards and other road design standards
  • Practical knowledge of road and civil design and drafting software
  • Well developed communication and negotiation skills with the ability to influence and quickly gain the respect of team members and clients
  • Pro-active, team focused approach
  • Capacity to imagine, articulate and introduce new and better ways to improve the efficiency in project delivery and improve the quality of deliverables
  • Interest in being involved in various project phases including Planning (such as the preparation of Options Analysis and Business Case), Concept Design, Tender Design, Detailed Design, Construction Phase Services, Asset Management or Contract Administration

Benefits at WSP:

  • National career opportunities and the ability to work on the nation’s most exciting projects
  • Focus on personalised career growth to attain Chartered status
  • Recognition for professional and team achievements
  • Suite of benefits including health and wellness initiatives like yoga or meditation
  • Organisation that truly values and practices flexible working options
  • State of the art, modern and contemporary offices
  • Possibility to purchase up to 4 weeks’ additional annual leave
  • Excellent Professional and technical development training opportunities
  • Mentoring and career development programs
  • Opportunity to participate in Young Professional networks and other committees
  • Salary continuance insurance

Express your interest by clicking on the 'apply now' button. Your application will be treated in strict confidence. 

WSP supports a diverse and inclusive work environment as well as equal employment opportunities. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people of culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

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Qualifications & other requirements

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Degree or Certificate
Qualification level
Qualification level
Bachelor or higher
Study field
Study field (any)

Hiring criteria

  • Experience requirementNo experience required
  • Working rights
    Australian Citizen
  • Study fields
    Engineering & Mathematics
  • Degree typesBachelor or higher
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Graduate
Sydney
5 months ago

Good variety of work

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Graduate
Sydney
5 months ago

Working on projects

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Graduate
Brisbane
5 months ago

I get a broad range of work as a structural engineer in the transport team, such as detailed design, tenders, business cases etc.

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About the employer

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WSP Australia

Rating

4.0

Number of employees

50,000 - 100,000 employees

Industries

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"