Principal Civil Engineer - Water Infrastructure O2 )
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 to make sure the best people sit around the table. 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, H2O+U.
Our Water Division is experiencing significant growth, presenting the opportunity for a Principal Civil Engineer - Team Lead based in our Sydney Olympic Park office This position is crucial for providing technical expertise and leading technical teams to develop and deliver the most appropriate technical solution for key water and wastewater projects.
Stantec's Sydney Olympic Park office is the hub for our long term partnership with Sydney Water delivering a multi-faceted program of work with a huge range of exciting projects.
About The Role
You will plan, program and coordinate studies, investigation, design and construction management projects, as Team Leader, to deliver the agreed outputs on budget, on time and to quality standards.
You will also develop strong working relationships with clients by delivering valuable business solutions and understanding the client's business.
A day in the life of a Principal Civil Engineer - Design Lead looks like:
* Coordinate all multi‐disciplinary activities and inputs by the technical team, including specialist inputs, to ensure an integrated technical solution.
* Focus on the development of our water and wastewater project delivery expertise, locally and across the ANZ business.
* Support our delivery teams during design and construction, acting in a senior leadership and management role on projects.
* Assist in the pursuit and proposal phase of key business development opportunities
* Undertake internal technical reviews and verification checks on all aspects of water and wastewater projects.
* Identify opportunities and develop high level relationships with our key utility clients and future water focused clients in line with Stantec business strategies.
* Contribute to proposal and bid development to support business development activities, including preparing proposal and ensuring that proposals are prepared to a high standard
* Leading engineering projects and managing internal engineering disciplines as well as subcontractors.
* Facilitating design coordination and review meetings with clients and stakeholders.
Prepare contract technical specifications, scope of works and technical schedules.
To Be Successful For This Role You'll Present
* Tertiary Qualification in relevant Engineering field along with CPEng (or ability to obtain).
* Over 10-years civil/infrastructure engineering experience – design and construction.
* Exceptional leadership abilities including managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.
* Advanced knowledge of water and wastewater services and the delivery environment.
* Highly developed problem solving and negotiation skills to resolve disputes that arise
* Strong understanding of D&C or alternative delivery projects.
* Solid report writing with the ability to tell a compelling story.
So, what do we offer to enable your next career step?
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
* Honorarium Spot Bonus Program – Recognition of broader water industry contributions to relevant committees and conferences
* 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 30,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across sectors and industries to bring water, transport, energy, architecture, 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.
It's our people that sets us apart… and we hope that includes you
How To Apply
Please submit your most recent CV outlining your experience relevant to this role by following the 'apply' link.
No Agency CV's will be accepted.
Qualifications
* Tertiary Qualification in relevant Engineering field along with CPEng (or ability to obtain).
* Over 10-years civil/infrastructure engineering experience – design and construction.
Primary Location
: Australia-New South Wales-Newcastle
Other Locations
: 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
: Dec 4, 2025, 7:01:20 PM
Req ID:
250002O2
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