Overview
Stantec’s Water team in Australia has an impressive portfolio of successful major projects that are positively impacting communities across the country. Our diverse network of 400+ water specialists in Australia collaborate across business lines and geographies to ensure the best outcomes. We are expanding our teams and seeking change-makers, innovators, leaders and collaborators to join us. How will you impact Australia’s water solutions? Grow with us.
We are seeking motivated Civil Engineering professionals to join our expanding Water Group based in Wollongong and assist on water infrastructure projects in our Wollongong 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 Civil 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 metropolitan, regional, and remote contexts.
We have a healthy workload focused on water supply and sewerage schemes with key water authorities in New South Wales. You will join a agile and skilled team that works on water infrastructure projects, not only locally, but across the APAC region.
Responsibilities
- Plan, program and coordinate specific projects with the Project Manager to deliver the agreed outputs on budget, on time and to quality standards
- Manage and assist in the civil engineering, design management, and project management from planning, feasibility/concept design, detailed design, and construction support of water and wastewater infrastructure as lead or member of a larger team
- Perform broad, varied and diverse water and wastewater infrastructure engineering design tasks, including engineering drawings, reports, presentations, and required applications to regulatory and/or funding agencies
- Engage in the development of conceptual, preliminary and detailed design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats; prepare documentation in various civil phases including site plans, utility plan/profiles, grading plans, cross sections, diagrams, submittal reviews and response to information requests as required
- Prepare portions of engineering project proposals, change orders, client contact and communication pertaining to specific projects
- Coordinate technical activities and designs with personnel in other disciplines and departments; serve as a liaison between senior engineer and design team
- Ensure all technical outputs conform to the project scope, are protected and are of appropriate quality (confirmed by independent review)
- Actively participate in Stantec information sharing network including knowledge forums and other initiatives promoted by the Company
- Contribute to proposal and bid development to support business development activities, including preparing proposal material as required
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering – Civil or Environmental Engineering or equivalent
- Chartership or working towards is highly regarded
- Relevant professional experience 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 (highly desirable but not essential)
- Expertise with dealing with a range of 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 and many benefits to support your professional development and wellbeing
- Flexible Working Arrangements – including options to work part time and 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
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📌 Civil Engineer - Water Infrastructure
🏢 Stantec
📍 City of Wollongong