Senior Structural Engineer – Water Infrastructure

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,.

We are seeking motivated individual looking to take the next step in their Structural Engineering career to work on water and wastewater infrastructure projects based in our Brisbane or Gold Coast office. Our projects span the lifecycle of project delivery from feasibility studies through to detailed design packages, as well as the assessment and upgrading of existing assets.

The role:

As a Senior Structural Engineer in our water team, you will take on a key role within project teams undertaking the design and assessment of a variety of water and wastewater structures. Some examples include, concrete process tanks, pump stations, reservoirs and associated facilities. Pump stations, reservoirs as well as condition assessment of assets along with the following:

• Perform more advanced structural engineering design tasks on assigned projects under minimal supervision, including engineering drawings, engineering reports, presentations, and required applications to regulatory and/or funding agencies.
• Develop project scope, budgets, and design approach for small size projects, and support marketing and business development professionals in positioning for potential projects, writing technical portions of proposals, participating in client interviews and supporting negotiations for project contracts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in client project requirement meetings, coordination meetings with internal and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors in preparation and coordination of project specifications.
• Participate in coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors to develop solutions.
• Perform on technically complex projects and may act as a technical resource to other team members.
• Apply advanced knowledge of current principles and practices of structural engineering and keeps informed of new methods and developments.
• Apply knowledge and expertise acquired through progressive experience to resolve complex issues where precedent may be limited.
• Assist and/or lead the development of proposals and contract negotiation.

About you:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering – with an emphasis in Structural Engineering.
• Holding or working towards RPEQ and / or Chartership is highly regarded.
• 8+ years' experience within a consulting engineering practice.
• Involvement in the structural design of civil or industrial infrastructure with a focus on concrete and steel.
• Under the supervision of a national team, willing to develop and expand your structural engineering experience  water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Expertise with working with a wide range of clients and stakeholders including local authorities, government bodies and commercial companies.
• Strong ability to prioritize workloads whilst maintaining strong and trusting work relationships with our clients and colleagues both locally and across the broader Stantec team.
• Possess a strong problem-solving abilities to develop to ability to develop practical solutions to a variety structural engineering challenges, both at the desktop and in the field.
• Past site experience, including inspections and construction support would be highly regarded.

Stantec offerings:

Along with a competitive salary and thriving culture, we offer many benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

• Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements – Including work from home opportunities, 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 us:

The Stantec community unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450+ locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring water, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a nearly 200-year history. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work.

How to apply:

Submit your most recent CV outlining your relevant experience by following the below link.

No Agency CV's will be accepted.