b Overview /b p As Principal Mining Engineer at WSP’s Australia Mine Advisory, you will lead high-impact mining projects and shape advisory services for top-tier clients. You’ll drive open pit and/or underground design, scheduling, and optimisation while guiding project lifecycles and client engagements. Your expertise will help maximise value, optimise operations, and deliver sustainable outcomes across commodities. This is a collaborative, growth‑oriented role with global support and diverse projects. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li flexible working arrangements /li li career development pathways /li li mentoring and professional growth opportunities /li li global mining network access /li li supportive leadership /li li health and wellbeing programs /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Mine design for open pit and/or underground mines, including scheduling, optimisation, equipment selection and cost estimates /li li Oversee the full project lifecycle (proposal, contract, scope of work, technical quality, senior review) and consult with peers /li li Deliver technically sound, cost-effective solutions meeting time, budget, quality and safety requirements /li li Provide technical work for due diligence reviews supporting mergers and acquisitions /li li Manage preparation of tenders, proposals and client reports /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Bachelor in Mining Engineering /li li 15+ years of experience in mining engineering across studies, operations, and/or consulting /li li Proven capability in mine design, scheduling, optimisation, and technical review /li li Strong commercial acumen and client-facing advisory experience /li li Excellent communication skills with ability to translate insights into recommendations /li li Proactive, solutions-focused mindset and ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams /li /ul ul li strong communication /li li leadership and delegation /li li collaboration and teamwork /li li mine design /li li scheduling /li li optimisation /li /ul
Senior/Principal Mining Engineer 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.
