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Principal/Senior Strategic Planning Engineer

Stantec -
Melbourne VIC

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Part-time | Full-time | Contract

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Work from home
Employee assistance program
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Qualifications

ArcGIS
Microsoft Excel
QGIS
Engineering
Data analysis skills
Bachelor's degree
Business
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Principal/Senior Strategic Planning Engineer - ( 2600009B )

Description

The role

Our Water Group in Victoria continues to build on strong, long-standing relationships across the water sector, supported by a healthy and growing pipeline of work. As we expand our planning and advisory capability, we are seeking a motivated Senior or Principal Strategic Planning Engineer to join our Melbourne team. How will you impact Australia’s water solutions? Grow with us, H2O+U.

This role is suited to someone who enjoys combining technical skills with client engagement and is looking to step into (or continue in) a position where they can lead projects, guide teams, and act as a trusted advisor to clients.

Our Network Planning team’s work spans strategic and master planning, through options assessment and business cases, to feasibility, detailed planning studies and operational/delivery support.

You will play a key role in building our water and wastewater planning services offering for clients and communities across metropolitan and regional contexts.

Specifically, your responsibilities will include:

Lead and deliver water and wastewater planning projects, including technical leadership and client-facing responsibilities
Undertake and oversee strategic planning studies, network master plans, business cases and feasibility studies
Act as a key client interface, facilitate meetings and workshops, and build trusted relationships across Victoria and Australia
Provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers delivering hydraulic modelling tasks
Prepare high-quality reports, business cases, and investment justifications
Facilitate and contribute to client and stakeholder workshops
Support and lead proposal development and tender submissions
Mentor and coordinate team members to deliver high-quality outcomes

Qualifications

So, what do you need to bring to take your career to the next level?

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related suitable professional qualification.
RPEV status or ability to obtain within 3 months, as relevant to your engineering discipline.
A minimum of 7 years relevant professional experience in the water industry is required, including experience in water and wastewater planning.
Demonstrated ability to lead projects and client interactions
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly
Experience in technical reporting, presentations, and stakeholder engagement
Understanding of hydraulic principles and experience in hydraulic modelling (InfoWorks WS Pro and ICM)
Experience with data analysis tools (e.g. Excel, ArcGIS Pro, QGIS) to support planning outcomes
Familiarity with decision-making frameworks (e.g. risk assessments, MCA, cost-benefit analysis)
Experience contributing to or leading proposals and business cases
Experience in project management would be beneficial, but not essential.

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 home and/or remotely
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 32,000 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.

How to apply:

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

To discuss this opportunity further, please apply directly online.

No Agency CVs 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 : Apr 9, 2026, 5:33:48 PM

Req ID: 2600009B

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

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