Senior Civil Engineer - ( 250002CT )

Description

Stantec’s Water team in Australia has an impressive portfolio of successful major projects that are already positively impacting our communities across the country. We know that finding solutions to our water issues is critical, and so our diverse network of 400 water specialists in Australia collaborate across business lines and geographies to ensure the best outcomes are achieved. With exciting projects in the pipeline, we are looking to expand our teams and seek the change-makers, innovators, leaders and collaborators to join us. How will you impact Australia’s water solutions? Grow with us, H2O+U.

We are seeking motivated Engineering professionals to join our high performing Water Division and assist with our water infrastructure projects based in our Brisbane office. Our projects span the lifecycle of project delivery from feasibility studies through to detailed design packages for construction.

About the role:

Our Water Group is growing, and we have opportunities for talented Senior Civil Engineers experienced in delivering water and wastewater infrastructure design solutions to join our Brisbane based water team. In this position you will play an integral role amongst a diverse group of highly skilled professionals that ‘design with community in mind' to deliver program and project excellence for our water clients in both metropolitan, regional, and remote contexts.

We have a healthy workload focused on Dams, water supply and sewerage schemes with key water authorities in Queensland region. You will join a dynamic and skilled team that works on water infrastructure projects, not only locally, but across the APAC region.

Essential Functions:

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will provide professional engineering skills in the areas of water and wastewater infrastructure along with the following:

• Prepare conceptual, preliminary and final design and attend project requirement meetings.

• Engage in the development of design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats. Prepare and revise documentation in various civil phases including site plans, utility plan/profiles, grading plans, cross sections, diagrams, submittal reviews, and response to information requests as required.

• Develop and manage the project scope including cost estimates, budget, staffing, and schedule.

• Prepare conceptual, preliminary, and final design, and attend project requirement meetings.

• Prepare portions of engineering project proposals, change orders, client contact, and communication pertaining to specific projects.

• Coordinate technical activities and designs with personnel in other disciplines and departments, serving as a liaison between senior engineer and the design team.

• Prepare civil engineering feasibility studies by analysing engineering design, conducting environmental impact studies, and assembling data.

• Confirm adherence to construction specifications during each phase of a project. Monitor project progress, inspect construction sites, and verify calculations and placements.

• Manage and assist in civil engineering, design management, and project management from planning, feasibility/concept design, detailed design, and construction support of water and wastewater infrastructure as lead or member of a larger team.

• Provide technical expertise in water engineering to meet project needs and client expectations.

• Ensure all technical outputs conform to the project scope, are safe, and are of appropriate quality (confirmed by independent review).

• Actively participate in Stantec Information sharing network including knowledge forums and other such initiatives that the Company may promote from time to time.

• Support the development of other team members through technical advice and guidance.

Qualifications:

• Recognised relevant tertiary qualification Civil or Environmental Engineering or equivalent.

• Chartership/ RPEQ or working towards is highly regarded.

• Relevant professional experience in consulting or engineering within the water industry.

• Over 5-years civil/infrastructure engineering experience – design and construction.

• Expertise in dealing with a range of clients and stakeholders including local authorities, government bodies and commercial companies.

So, what do we offer to enable your next career step?

With an attractive salary and vibrant culture, we offer many benefits to ensure your professional development and wellbeing.

• Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements – Including options to work part time, on school holiday term contracts, and to work from WFH options.

• Learning and Talent Development Programs and training.

• Purchasing up to four weeks’ additional leave.

• Professional Registration and Memberships.

• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI) and Salary Packaging.

• Employee Resource Groups such as Women@Stantec and Pride@Stantec, with the aim to achieve a genuinely inclusive and diverse workforce.

• Connecting employees across Stantec through our Developing Professionals Group.

• Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs including Employee Assistance Program.

• Service Recognition Awards.

About us

The Stantec community unites approximately 31,000 employees working in over 400 locations across six continents. We collaborate across sectors and industries to bring water, transport, energy, architecture, and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a nearly 200-year history. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work.

It's our people that sets us apart … and we hope that includes you.

Applications close Wednesday 30th July 2025

Qualifications

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Primary Location : Australia-Queensland-South Brisbane

Organization : BC-3002 Water-AU Australia

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Jun 30, 2025, 9:19:44 AM

Req ID: 250002CT

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