Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer II )

Description
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
Senior Electrical Engineering
professionals to join our expanding NSW Water Group to assist on our water infrastructure projects based in our
Brisbane office
. Our projects span the lifecycle of project delivery from feasibility studies through to detailed design packages for construction.

About The Role
Our Water Group is growing, and we have a terrific opportunity for talented
Senior Electrical Engineers
experienced in delivering water infrastructure solutions. In this position you will play an integral role amongst a diverse group of highly skilled professionals that 'design with community in mind' to deliver program and project excellence for our water clients in both metropolitan, regional, and remote contexts.

We have a healthy workload focused on water supply and sewerage schemes with key water authorities in Queensland. You will join a dynamic and skilled team that works on water infrastructure projects, not only locally, but across the APAC region.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer You Will

• Perform broad, varied and diverse engineering design tasks on assigned projects under general supervision of the lead or manager, including engineering drawings, engineering reports, presentations, and required applications to regulatory and/or funding agencies.
• Engage in the development of design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats, and prepare and revise documentation in various electrical phases including layout drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams, submittal reviews and response to information requests as required.
• Evaluate electrical systems, products, components and applications by researching, analysing, selecting, and applying electrical engineering concepts, approaches, techniques, and criteria.
• Assist project engineers with developing and managing the project scope including cost estimates, budget, staffing and schedule.
• Assist the senior project electrical engineer in preparing the conceptual, preliminary and final design and attends client project requirement meetings.
• Involved in the permit process, which may require meetings with clients, contractors, reviewing agency personnel and governing entities.
• Prepare portions of engineering project proposals, change orders, client contact and communication pertaining to specific projects.
• Apply technical skills and commitment in a way which ensures projects are thoroughly designed, personally reviewed and delivered on time.
• Coordinate technical activities and designs with personnel in other disciplines and departments serve as a liaison between senior engineer and design team.
• Lead and personally contribute to the continuous improvement and consistent application of agreed technical design standards and processes within the Section.
• Prepare electrical engineering feasibility studies by analysing engineering design, conducting environmental impact studies, and assembling data.
• Provide independent technical review services for projects as requested by Project Engineers within the Section and for other offices as co-ordinated by the SM.

To Be Successful For This Role You'll Present

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering – Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartership or working towards is highly regarded.
• Atleast 6 years' experience in consulting or engineering within the water industry.
• Proven electrical design experience in the water and wastewater industry.
• Strong technical experience in potable water supply, gravity and pumped sewerage systems, and recycled water networks.
• Experience in water and wastewater treatment plants for regional and urban water authorities (highly desirable but not essential).

Stantec Offerings
Along with an attractive salary, healthy and vibrant culture, we offer many benefits to ensure your professional development and wellbeing.

• 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
• Employee Resource Groups such as and
• Connecting employees across Stantec through our Developing Professionals Group
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs including Employee Assistance Program
• Service Recognition Awards

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.

Qualifications

• Tertiary Qualification in Engineering with an emphasis on Electrical.
• A minimum of 6 years' or more experience in a similar position with well-rounded experience in on Water and Wastewater projects.

Primary Location
: Australia-Queensland-South Brisbane

Organization
: BC-3002 Water-AU Australia

Employee Status
: Contract

Job Level
: Individual Contributor

Travel
: No

Schedule
: Full-time

Job Posting
: Sep 10, 2025, 3:59:12 PM

Req ID:
250002II

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans