Overview
Join the Civil Engineers - Water Infrastructure role at Stantec, based in New South Wales (Sydney, Newcastle or Wollongong). The Stantec Water team in Australia collaborates across disciplines to deliver water infrastructure projects from feasibility through detailed design and construction support.
We are seeking motivated Civil & Senior Civil Engineering professionals to join our expanding NSW Water Group to assist on water infrastructure projects. You will be part of a team that designs with community in mind to deliver program and project excellence for water clients in metropolitan, regional, and remote contexts.
Responsibilities
- Plan, program and coordinate specific projects with the Project Manager to deliver outputs on budget, on time and to quality standards
- Manage and assist in civil engineering design, design management, and project management from planning, feasibility/concept design, detailed design, through construction support as lead or as part of a larger team
- Perform a broad range of water and wastewater infrastructure engineering design tasks, including drawings, reports, presentations, and regulatory/funding applications
- Develop conceptual, preliminary and detailed designs using engineering calculations, sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and documentation in various civil phases
- Prepare portions of engineering project proposals, change orders, client communications related to projects
- Coordinate technical activities and designs with other disciplines; act as liaison between senior engineer and design team
- Ensure outputs conform to project scope, are safe and of appropriate quality (verified by independent review)
- Participate in information sharing networks and knowledge initiatives
- Contribute to proposals and bid development to support business development, including preparing proposal material
Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering – Civil or Environmental Engineering or equivalent
- Chartership or working towards it is highly regarded
- 4 years professional experience for a Civil Engineer or 6 years for a Senior Civil Engineer in consulting or engineering within the water industry
- Proven 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 (desirable but not essential)
- Experience dealing with clients and stakeholders including local authorities, government bodies and commercial companies
Stantec Offerings
Along with an attractive salary, we offer a healthy and vibrant culture with many benefits to support career development and wellbeing.
- Flexible Working Arrangements – including options to work part-time and from home
- Learning and Talent Development Programs
- Purchasing up to four weeks’ additional leave
- Professional Registration and Memberships
- Salary Continuance Insurance and Salary Packaging
- Employee Resource Groups such as and
- Connecting employees through the Developing Professionals Group
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs including Employee Assistance Program
- Service Recognition Awards
About Us
Stantec is a global community of approximately 34,000 employees across 450 locations. We collaborate across disciplines to bring water, transport and infrastructure projects to life, from concept through design, construction and commissioning.
How To Apply
Submit your most recent CV outlining your relevant experience by following the link. No Agency CVs will be accepted.
Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering – Civil or Environmental Engineering or equivalent
- Chartership or working towards is highly regarded
Primary Location: Australia-New South Wales-Sydney
Other Locations: Australia-New South Wales-Newcastle, Australia-New South Wales-Wollongong
Organization: BC-3002 Water-AU Australia
Employee Status: Regular
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Travel: No
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Sep 24, 2025
Req ID: JL
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants and prohibits 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. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans
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📌 Civil Engineers - Water Infrastructure
🏢 Stantec
📍 City of Wollongong