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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. Our Water Division is experiencing significant growth, creating an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Brisbane team. You’ll provide technical leadership, guide multidisciplinary teams, and shape mechanical solutions for critical water and wastewater infrastructure.
Job Responsibility
Shape project outcomes – work with and small lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver work packages from early project development through to design, construction and commissioning.
Deliver mechanical designs – lead and execute engineering designs, ensuring high quality technical outcomes for clients.
Own the technical detail – develop calculations, specifications, and drawings that meet project and client expectations.
Be the technical expert – provide specialist advice across mechanical engineering disciplines.
Partner with project leaders – support planning, coordination, peer review, and delivery to scope, budget, and quality.
Lead proposals – shape methodologies, value propositions, fee estimates, and risk reviews.
Support procurement – prepare tender documents and evaluate bids.
Mentor emerging talent – guide junior engineers and foster a collaborative learning environment.
Requirements
Tertiary Qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent field with CPEng (or ability to obtain).
A minimum of 4 – 8 years’ mechanical or infrastructure engineering experience including detailed and conceptual design.
Exceptional leadership abilities including managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.
Strong teamwork, including working within multidisciplinary projects and leading small teams to delivery work packages
Advanced knowledge of clean water and wastewater services and the delivery environment.
Highly developed problem solving and negotiation skills to resolve disputes.
Strong understanding of D&C or alternative delivery projects and or program models.
What we offer
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
Honarium Spot Bonus Program - Recogniition of broader watre 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