Principal Civil Engineer - Water - ( 250002MU )

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 to make sure the best people sit around the table. 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, H20 U.

Our Water Division is experiencing significant growth, presenting the opportunity for a Principal Civil Engineer to join our vibrant and professional team based in our Melbourne office. This position is crucial for providing technical expertise and guiding technical teams to develop and deliver the most appropriate technical solution for key water and wastewater projects.

About the role:

In this role, you’ll lead the delivery of civil engineering projects within the water infrastructure space, ensuring outcomes meet client expectations, regulatory requirements, and project timelines. You’ll contribute to the financial success of the business by scoping and budgeting projects, supporting proposals, and guiding technical execution.

Working across multidisciplinary teams, you’ll drive collaboration, manage project coordination, and apply advanced engineering expertise to solve complex challenges. Your work will help shape sustainable infrastructure across Victoria, with a focus on innovation, quality, and community impact.

At Stantec, we believe in empowering our people. You’ll be supported in your professional growth and given opportunities to take ownership of your work, build strong client relationships, and make a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.

A day in the life of a Principal Civil Engineer looks like:

• Leading engineering projects and managing internal engineering disciplines as well as subcontractors.

• Coordinate all multi‐disciplinary activities and inputs by the technical team, including specialist inputs, to ensure an integrated technical solution.

• Support our project managers and our delivery teams, acting in a senior leadership and management role on projects.

• Assist in the pursuit and proposal phase of key business development opportunities

• Undertake internal technical reviews and verification checks on all aspects of water and wastewater projects.

• Identify opportunities and develop high level relationships with our key utility clients and future water focused clients in line with Stantec business strategies.

• Contribute to proposal and bid development to support business development activities, including preparing proposal and ensuring that proposals are prepared to a high standard

• Facilitating design coordination and review meetings with clients and stakeholders.

• Prepare contract technical specifications, scope of works and technical schedules.

• Providing construction phase services, contract administration and project management of construction projects when required by our clients.

Qualifications

To be successful for this role you'll present:

• Tertiary Qualification in relevant Engineering field along with CPEng (or ability to obtain).

• Over 10-years civil/infrastructure engineering experience – design and construction.

• Exceptional leadership abilities including managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.

• Advanced knowledge of water and wastewater services and the delivery environment.

• Highly developed problem solving and negotiation skills to resolve disputes that arise

• Strong understanding of D&C or alternative delivery projects.

• Solid report writing with the ability to tell a compelling story.

Additional experience in project management and construction phase services would also be highly desirable.

Stantec offerings

Along with a competitive salary and vibrant culture, we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

• Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements – Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment

• Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning

• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.

• Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others

• Professional Memberships

• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)

• Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs

• Service Recognition Awards

• Employee Assistance Program

A bout Stantec

The Stantec community unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life.

Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

How to apply:

Submit your most recent CV outlining your relevant experience to this position by following the below link.

No Agency CV’s will be accepted.

Primary Location : Australia-Victoria-Melbourne

Organization : BC-3002 Water-AU Australia

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Nov 26, 2025, 4:54:24 AM

Req ID: 250002MU

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