Senior Civil Engineer - Water - ( 260000K8 )
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 a strong pipeline of exciting and diverse projects on the horizon, we’re entering a period of growth and are looking to expand our teams with talented professionals who are eager to make an impact and grow alongside the business. How will you impact Australia’s water solutions? Grow with us, H2O+U.
Our Water Group in Victoria has developed strong, long‑term relationships across the water market and maintains a robust pipeline of work. We continue to focus on expanding our capability across a broad range of disciplines, enabling us to support our water clients through a diverse mix of skills, experience, and perspectives.
We are seeking a motivated Senior Civil Engineering professionals to join our expanding Victorian Water Group to assist on our water infrastructure projects based in our Melbourne 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 terrific opportunities for talented Senior Civil Engineers experienced in delivering water infrastructure solutions. 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 water supply and sewerage schemes with key water authorities in Victoria. You will join a dynamic and skilled team that works on water infrastructure projects, not only locally, but across the APAC region.
As a Senior Civil Engineer you will:
- Plan, program and coordinate specific projects with the Project Manager to deliver the agreed outputs on budget, on time and to quality standards
- Manage and assist in the civil engineering design, 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.
- Perform broad, varied and diverse water and wastewater infrastructure engineering design tasks , including engineering drawings, engineering reports, presentations, and required applications to regulatory and/or funding agencies.
- Engage in the development of conceptual, preliminary and detailed design through produce engineering calculations, sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats, and prepare 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.
- 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 serve as a liaison between senior engineer and design team.
- 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.
- Contribute to proposal and bid development to support business development activities, including preparing proposal material as required.
Qualifications
To be successful for this role you'll present:
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering – Civil or Environmental Engineering or equivalent.
- Chartership or working towards is highly regarded.
- 6 years’ experience in consulting or engineering
- Previous experience in the water industry is highly regarded
- Proven design experience in the water and wastewater industry.
- Strong technical experience in potable water supply, gravity and pumped sewerage systems, and recycled water networks.
- Experience in water and wastewater treatment plants for regional and urban water authorities (highly desirable but not essential).
- Expertise in dealing with a range of clients and stakeholders including local authorities, government bodies and commercial companies.
Stantec offerings:
Along with an attractive salary, healthy and vibrant culture, we offer many benefits to ensure your professional development and wellbeing.
- Flexible Working Arrangements – Including options to work part time and flexibility to work from home
- 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
- 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 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring water, transport 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.
How to apply:
Submit your most recent CV outlining your relevant experience 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 : Aug 26, 2026, 4:17:20 PM
Req ID: 260000K8
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