Senior Mechanical Engineer

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: This is an opportunity to work across the full project lifecycle, from studies and concept development through to detailed design, procurement, construction support and commissioning for Tier 1 mining clients. Working within our Mining & Metals team, you'll lead and contribute to a broad range of sustaining capital and brownfield projects across iron ore, gold, lithium, base metals and mineral processing operations. Delivering mechanical engineering packages across studies, design and project execution phases. Providing technical leadership and engineering expertise on multidisciplinary mining and processing projects. Developing engineering deliverables including reports, specifications, calculations and technical documentation. Collaborating closely with process, civil, structural, electrical and project delivery teams to develop integrated engineering solutions. Engaging with clients and stakeholders to understand project requirements and deliver practical, fit-for-purpose outcomes. Supporting project planning, risk management, cost estimation and engineering governance activities. Contributing to the successful delivery of brownfield and sustaining capital projects within operating mining environments. Mentoring and supporting developing engineers while contributing to a strong engineering culture. About you: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Ideally 8+ years' experience within mining, mineral processing or industrial projects. Strong consulting experience across studies, detailed design and project delivery. Experience delivering sustaining capital projects. Knowledge of pipelines, pumping systems, slurry handling and process plant infrastructure. Exposure to materials handling systems, process equipment and piping design. Strong understanding of procurement, vendor management and construction support activities. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Chartered status or progress toward Chartership will be highly regarded. Why WSP? A strong pipeline of sustaining capital and brownfield work across WA. Exposure to Tier 1 mining and mineral processing clients. Flexible working arrangements. Opportunities to lead projects and mentor developing engineers. Access to technical specialists across our global network. Genuine career pathways and professional development opportunities.