Overview
In this senior role you guide engineering geology and geotechnical inputs for mining sustaining capital and heavy haul rail projects. You will provide technical leadership, mentor junior staff, and ensure high-quality outputs while translating findings for clients. You’ll collaborate closely with civil, geotechnical, and rail engineers to shape earthworks, track formation, and foundation design. This role offers impact through leading design strategy and influencing project outcomes. Join a multidisciplinary team at a globally active firm that values innovation and career growth.
Responsibilities
- Lead engineering geology and geotechnical inputs for mining sustaining capital and heavy haul rail projects
- Provide technical leadership across renewals programs for track and infrastructure upgrades
- Lead design inputs for pavement, earthworks, and slope/foundation assessments
- Review geotechnical and geological data to drive practical, risk-based designs
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and senior client stakeholders
- Provide governance, review, and quality assurance across deliverables
- Mentor and develop engineers and geologists within the team
Key requirements
- 10–15+ years in engineering geology within mining or heavy haul rail environments
- Degree in Geology, Geoscience, Geotechnical Engineering or similar
- Strong background in mining geology, renewals, pavement design and project delivery
- Proven ability to lead technical workstreams and influence outcomes
- Practical, solutions-focused mindset suited to brownfield environments
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- stakeholder engagement
- communication
- mentoring
- engineering geology
- geotechnical engineering
- mining geology
Lead Engineering Geologist in Perth employer: WSP Group
At WSP, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration among our talented team. As a Major Projects Executive in Western Australia, you will not only lead transformative transport infrastructure projects but also benefit from executive-level remuneration, flexible working arrangements, and robust leadership development pathways. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the support of a close-knit community dedicated to your professional growth and well-being.
