Principal Engineer - Bridges and Civil Structures

WSP • nelson, nelson • Posted June 10, 2026

About the Role

Overview

Join our Nelson team as a Principal Civil Structures Engineer and play a pivotal role in the growth of our business. You’ll provide technical expertise, leadership and project management advice across multiple infrastructure projects, whilst providing ongoing mentorship and support to the wider team. As a technical leader in the areas of transport infrastructure, bridging, ports and civil structures you’ll provide expert structural engineering and seismic design advice to clients, contribute to the technical development of employees and take the lead on key projects from planning through to delivery. You’ll be joining a collaborative office that has a strong people-focused culture, values professionalism, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical expertise, leadership and project management advice across multiple infrastructure projects, with ongoing mentorship and support to the wider team.
  • Act...