Principal Electrical Engineer – Client

4 weeks ago


Saint Leonards, Victoria, Australia Stantec Full time


About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic and commercially mindedPrincipal Electrical Engineerto join our Sydney Buildings team. This is a full-time leadership role that blends technical excellence with strategic business development and client engagement.

As a senior member of our multi-disciplinary team, you will play a pivotal role indriving project success, expanding client relationships, and identifying new business opportunitiesacross a diverse portfolio of building projects. Your ability to lead from the front—both technically and commercially—will be key to your success.

What you'll be doing:

  • Lead client-facing project delivery, ensuring high-quality outcomes and strong stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Drive business development initiatives, identifying and pursuing new project opportunities and nurturing long-term client partnerships.
  • Manage internal design teams and oversee engineering assessments across complex, multi-client projects.
  • Represent Stantec in industry forums, client presentations, and strategic meetings to enhance our market presence.
  • Deliver technically sound and innovative electrical designs, reports, and specifications across sectors including health, defence, high-rise, industrial, and education.
  • Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For:

  • Proven experience in a design consultancy environment, with a strong track record ofclient engagement and project leadership.
  • Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects at varying stages of delivery.
  • Strong technical knowledge in LV power systems and lighting design, with proficiency in tools such as PowerCAD and AGI/Dialux.
  • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a passion forbuilding client relationships and growing business pipelines.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • A collaborative, can-do attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites approximately 32,000 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 alwaysdesign 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.

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

  • Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.
  • 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

How to apply

If this position is of interest, please apply via the link below.
Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.

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