WGA, an AtkinsRéalis Company, is a multidisciplinary engineering and project management consultancy delivering complex infrastructure projects across Australia and New Zealand. Combining deep local knowledge with global capability, we connect our clients to an extensive network of engineering specialists, innovative solutions, and industry-leading expertise across the transportation, water, power and renewables, ports and marine, defence, resources, and industrial sectors.
With a team of over 800 people, WGA provides a rich, diverse, and empowered workplace and offers you a chance to work alongside some of the best in the business. We offer a collaborative work environment that promotes mutual learning, respect, dignity, cultural openness, and an appreciation for diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
At WGA, you'll find inspiring career pathways, opportunities to learn from technical specialists, and the support to grow professionally and personally. We offer a range of employee benefits, including industry-leading parental leave, flexible working arrangements, work-from-home opportunities, and learning and development programs designed to help you succeed.
About our approach:
We focus on the core philosophy of delivering excellent engineering solutions for our valued clients, which allows us to create exceptional, long-term opportunities for our personnel. Our unique style of project delivery ensures that our people don't have to choose between maintaining hands-on engineering design and corporate career options, they can have both!
About our role:
WGA are looking for a Civil Engineer experienced in the planning, design and delivery of infrastructure projects across multiple sectors. Our project portfolio includes roads, urban development projects (schools, car parks etc), wind and solar farms, resources, water/flood modelling and many more.
The role requires strong project management capability, along with proven experience in drainage design, services relocation, and civil grading and levels to support practical and efficient design outcomes. The engineer will coordinate teams, engage with clients and stakeholders, and ensure compliance with relevant Australian Standards, Austroads guidelines, and local authority requirements. Strong technical leadership, risk management, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, compliant, and cost-effective solutions are essential, alongside the ability to mentor junior staff and contribute to continuous improvement.
About you:
- Appropriate Tertiary Qualifications in Civil Engineering
- 5 – 10 years of post-graduate Consultancy experience on one or more of the following:
- Urban Development projects
- Major bulk earthworks design
- Stormwater design including water quality
- Roads and Carparks
- Local government infrastructure
- Major Transport projects
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability and affinity to liaise with clients and internal stakeholders
- CPENG accreditation and RPEQ or the ability to obtain RPEQ
About working with us:
At WGA, we believe a diverse workplace fosters unique and progressive ideas and drives our culture of learning and knowledge sharing. We welcome applications from all candidates from all backgrounds. Join us and advance your career while enjoying the unique benefits and opportunities that come with being part of a local team with global reach.
WGA is a WORK180-endorsed workplace for women. Find out more at WGA | WORK180 Endorsed Employer
