Principal Structural Engineer

Principal Structural Engineer – Stantec, Maroochydore, Queensland, Australia. The Principal Structural Engineer will support the Civil Design team in designing structural elements of large civil projects (this role will not focus on Buildings).

We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Structural Engineer to join our Community Development team in Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast. You will work on structural elements of large civil projects including small bridges, retaining walls, stormwater and wastewater pits, drainage pits, retaining walls and culverts.

Stantec's community development team delivers projects across disciplines and sectors of all sizes including greenfield master planned communities, mixed-use developments, parks, recreation facilities, and streetscapes. We activate urban downtowns, suburban centers, small towns, and rural areas—and the multimodal corridors that connect us to the places we work, live, and thrive.

Day-to-day tasks would involve designing structural elements for large civil projects, supervision of Structural Drafting resources, large-scale asset maintenance and condition assessment, scoping, design and construction support, applying up-to-date knowledge of construction methods and materials, delivering practical and innovative engineering solutions, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and ensuring high standards of technical work and design calculations.

• Structural elements of large civil projects including small bridges, retaining walls, stormwater and wastewater pits, drainage pits, retaining walls and culverts.
• Supervision of Structural Drafting resources (current: 1 x Revit drafter with another Revit drafter planned to join).
• Large-scale asset maintenance and condition assessment.
• Scoping, design and construction support.
• Providing up-to-date knowledge of construction methods and materials and their impact on design and construction.
• Delivery of practical and innovative engineering solutions for clients.
• Collaborating across disciplines to deliver a complete project solution.
• Ensuring technical work and design calculations are of the highest standard.

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering.
• Demonstrated 8-10 years structural design experience on large civil projects.
• Ideally experience within a consulting environment.
• RPEQ (Structural) accredited (preferred).
• Structural software knowledge of RAM Concept, SpaceGass or ETABS.
• Experience using a palette of structural materials.
• Familiarity with current Australian design codes.
• Familiarity with analysis, design, reporting and presentation.
• Written and verbal communication skills.

• Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements including work-from-home opportunities, 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 programs, online learning and on-the-job learning.
• Mentoring for your development and the opportunity to mentor others.
• A friendly team environment with dedicated staff delivering high-quality service.
• Professional memberships and salary continuance insurance (SCI).
• Mental health and wellbeing programs and service recognition awards.
• Employee Assistance Program.

The Stantec community unites over 30,000 employees in more than 450 locations worldwide. We collaborate across disciplines to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Communities are fundamental. We design with community in mind and aim to improve the quality of life in communities across the globe.

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Primary Location: Australia-Queensland-Maroochydore

Organization: BC-3047 CommDev-AU Queensland

Employee Status: Regular

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Travel: No

Schedule: Full-time