Senior / Principal Water Resources Engineer - ( 260000A2 )
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.
A changing climate is driving our clients to think more about how Water Resources impacts their assets, business and communities. Whether it is building robust and sustainable urban development amid the current housing crisis, understanding the impact of dam operations and failures on downstream communities, assessing flood impact and design constraints of our national road and rail network, investigating urban water management and quality or assessing the environmental impact of Major Projects across Australia and the world – Stantec’s Water Resources Team is focused on delivering value to its clients and the communities we serve.
Our Water Resources team is growing and we are now looking for an experienced Senior / Principal Water Resources Engineer to join our diverse and growing team to deliver a variety of projects across Queensland along with supporting our national based team. With a flexible working environment, you could work from one of our SEQ offices in either our South Brisbane and/or Maroochydore office.
About the role:
As part of the Stantec Water Group you will get exposure to all areas of water engineering and have the potential to undertake water resources work for dams and hydro projects, water infrastructure projects and help to provide increased flood resilience to communities through detailed flooding assessment and work for local and state agencies.
The Senior Water Resources Engineer is typically responsible for:
- Undertaking hydraulic and hydrological modelling – TUFLOW, URBS, XP RAFTS and WBNM preferred.
- Assistance/mentorship to junior members of the team - we operate as a national tram and foster an environment of open learning.
- Producing clear and concise technical reports.
- Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders as required
- Flood modelling of creek and river systems and overland flow paths.
- Modelling of pipe drainage networks and stormwater quality treatment trains
- Collaboration with designers, environmental scientists, planners and engineers to deliver designs that are innovative, environmentally sensitive and practical
- Interaction with clients in order to nurture long lasting relationships
Qualifications
To be successful for this role you'll present:
- Tertiary qualifications in Civil or Environmental Engineering coupled with 5-10 years demonstrated experience in flood modelling.
- Sufficient experience – RPEQ (or eligibility) is highly regarded.
- Working knowledge of current guidelines, including experience working with Australian Rainfall and Runoff.
- Demonstrated experience using TUFLOW and hydrologic modelling software.
- Demonstrated experience with using GIS packages (e.g. QGIS, Mapinfo, ArcGIS).
- Well developed communication skills to collaborate with a range of stakeholders in order to achieve project outcomes.
- Ability to work as part of a team, including providing support to other teams within Stantec.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills to develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external clients.
- Highly developed consulting skills to liaise with clients and other stakeholders to achieve mutually successful project outcomes.
Other desirable attributes includes
- Exposure or experience with MUSIC and water balance software (e.g. Goldsim).
So, what do we offer to enable your next career step?
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
- Honorarium Spot Bonus Program – Recognition of broader water industry contributions to relevant committees and conferences
- 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 Stantec
The Stantec community unites over 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.
Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind. 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.
Culture
Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI , neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.
How to apply
If this position is of interest, submit your application online.
Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.
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 28, 2026, 9:58:29 AM
Req ID: 260000A2
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