Senior Structural Engineer - Water - ( 260000C5 )
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 motivated Engineers and other suitably qualified professionals to join our high‑performing Water team in our Melbourne office. Our projects are varied and diverse, spanning the full project lifecycle - from master planning and strategic‑level studies through to feasibility assessments, detailed design, and construction supervision.
The role:
As a Senior Structural Engineer in our water team, you will take on a key role within project teams undertaking the design and assessment of a variety of water and wastewater structures. Some examples include, concrete process tanks, pump stations, reservoirs and associated facilities as well as condition assessment of assets along with the following:
- Perform advanced structural engineering design tasks on assigned projects under minimal supervision, including engineering drawings, engineering reports, presentations, and required applications to regulatory and/or funding agencies.
- Develop project scope, budgets, and design approach for small size projects, and support marketing and business development professionals in positioning for potential projects, writing technical portions of proposals, participating in client interviews.
- Collaborate with stakeholders in client project requirement meetings, coordination meetings with internal and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors in preparation and coordination of project specifications.
- Participate in coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors to develop solutions.
- Plan, monitor and deliver structural design projects or tasks, coordinating various resources including designers, drafters and other disciplines to deliver structural deliverables to an agreed program.
- Perform on technically complex projects and may act as a technical resource to other team members, project managers and design managers across the water group.
- Apply advanced knowledge of current principles and practices of structural engineering and keeps informed of new methods and developments.
- Guide and mentor junior structural engineers, perform critical design checks and apply quality assurance practices to structural design activities.
- Apply knowledge and expertise acquired through progressive experience to resolve complex issues where precedent may be limited.
- Assist and/or lead the development of proposals.
Qualifications
About you:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering – with an emphasis in Structural Engineering.
- Holding or working towards RPEV and / or Chartership is highly regarded.
- 8 years’ experience within a consulting engineering practice.
- Involvement in the structural design of civil or industrial infrastructure with a focus on concrete and steel, preferably in a water industry setting
- Under the supervision of a national team, willing to develop and expand your structural engineering experience water and wastewater infrastructure.
- Expertise with working with a wide range of clients and stakeholders including local authorities, government bodies and commercial companies.
- Strong ability to prioritize workloads whilst maintaining strong and trusting work relationships with our clients and colleagues both locally and across the broader Stantec team.
- Possess strong problem-solving abilities to develop practical solutions to a variety structural engineering challenge, both at the desktop and in the field.
- Past site experience, including inspections and construction support would be highly regarded.
Stantec offerings:
Along with a competitive salary and thriving culture, we offer many benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.
- Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements – Including work from home opportunities, Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
- Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
- Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
- A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables
- Professional Memberships
- Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
- Service Recognition Awards
- Employee Assistance Program
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 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.
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 : May 12, 2026, 10:58:31 PM
Req ID: 260000C5
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