Dams Engineer Job at Stantec (Melbourne)

Job 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! Our Water Division is experiencing significant growth, presenting the opportunity for a Dams Engineer based in our Melbourne office. This position is crucial for supporting ongoing and new projects in the dams and hydropower market with a focus on Victorian dams while providing support to the broader dams and hydropower team throughout Australia and overseas.

Job Responsibility

Providing technical skills in the specialist area of dams engineering
Performing engineering work under some supervision requiring the application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to carry out a sequence of related engineering tasks such as preparing proposals, providing field work support where required, completing design and analysis, and preparing reports in accordance with established codes and standards
Working in a team environment with industry leading professionals from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines
Depending on current skillset or career development focus, project work may include foundation analysis, dam stability assessment (earth and concrete), hydraulic analysis (overflows, spillway channels and pipework), dam failure consequence assessments, dam safety reviews and risk assessments, feasibility studies, site inspections and investigations, and dam upgrade optioneering and design
Interfacing with multiple disciplines to develop concept, preliminary and detailed designs
Supporting project managers/team leaders in preparing for workshops and meetings
Providing construction oversight where required

Requirements

Tertiary Qualification in relevant Engineering field working towards applying for Chartered (CPEng) status
With 3 to 6 years professional working experience, ideally with a focus on dam safety and/or dam engineering
Solid report writing with the ability to tell a compelling story
Proficient skills of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Teams
The ability to apply professional concepts and expand skills while performing various phases of engineering work related to water infrastructure, in particular dams and hydropower
A desire to engage in all facets of dam engineering, for a range of dam types
Development into a key member of the dams team, supporting colleagues in project related work

What we offer

Direct access to senior technical leaders within Stantec, locally and abroad
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

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