Principal Structural Engineer

2 weeks ago


Sunshine Coast, Australia Stantec Australia Pty Ltd Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Structural Engineer to join our Community Development team in Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast. In this role you will have the opportunity to 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 are responsible for the delivery of a variety of projects across numerous disciplines and sectors of all sizes including but not limited to 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.

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).

Day to day tasks would involve:

  • 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, currently 1 x Revit drafter with another Revit drafter planed join the team soon.
  • 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/construction.
  • Delivery of practical and innovative engineering solutions for clients
  • Collaborating across disciplines to deliver a complete solution to a project
  • Ensuring technical work and design calculations are of the highest standard

About you

  • Tertiary qualifications in Engineering
  • Demonstrated 8-10 years structural design experience of large Civil Projects
  • Ideally experienced 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 the current Australian design codes
  • Familiarity with the analysis, design, reporting and presentation
  • Written and verbal communication skills

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

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites over 30,000 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.

Culture

Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI+, neurodiversity, and more Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.

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