Principal Hydraulic Engineer (250002NE)
Description
Our Brisbane Buildings team have won numerous exciting projects and are seeking a Principal Hydraulic Engineer to take the lead on delivering projects across various sectors. The successful candidate will apply technical skills, demonstrate commitment, and ensure projects are thoroughly designed, reviewed, and delivered on time. You will be expected to service projects of relatively large size and high complexity with multiple clients.
Day To Day Tasks
* Develop and review hydraulic services designs, including water supply, sewerage, stormwater, and gas systems.
* Lead client‐facing project delivery from concept through to construction, ensuring high‐quality outcomes and strong stakeholder satisfaction.
* Prepare technical documentation, specifications, and tender packages.
* Conduct site inspections, defect reporting, and respond to RFIs during construction.
* Maintain strong and trusting working relationships with architects, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineers.
* Continue to build and develop your professional profile across Queensland.
* Be active in, and supportive of, business development and work‐winning activities.
* Ensure compliance with Australian Standards, Building Codes, and client specifications.
* Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
To Be Successful For This Role You'll Need
* Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or related discipline.
* Be RPEQ or working towards it.
* Minimum 8 years hydraulic building services experience within the consulting or engineering industry.
* Proven experience in a design consultancy environment, with a strong track record of client engagement and project leadership.
* Self‐management skills as important as technical design and project management abilities.
* Ideally well connected/networked within the industry and able to foster client relationships.
* Technical strength in understanding key elements of hydraulic engineering design and construction.
* Ability to multitask and deliver high‐profile projects in a timely manner.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
What We Offer
* Flexible working arrangements – 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 – global programmes, online learning, and on‐the‐job learning.
* Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others.
* Professional memberships.
* Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI).
* Mental health, employee assistance and wellbeing programs.
* Service recognition awards.
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. Stantec complies with relevant laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans.
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