Job Overview
Stantec is seeking an experienced Principal Drainage Engineer to join our team. As a key member of the Queensland Transport Delivery team, you will play a vital role in delivering projects and ensuring their ongoing profitability and success.
As a seasoned drainage design expert, you will be responsible for leading a dedicated team, driving continuous improvement in drainage design practices, collaborating with technical leads across disciplines, and managing complex infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities
* Team Leadership: Develop and lead a high-performing drainage design team by recruiting talent, building capability, and fostering a positive work environment.
* Drainage Design: Drive innovation in drainage design practices, tools, and workflows to strengthen technical excellence and delivery outcomes.
* Collaboration: Work closely with other technical leads to integrate drainage solutions effectively within multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.
* Project Management: Manage drainage-related works, including stormwater management and flooding, for transport infrastructure projects.
Requirements
* Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering and accreditation as CPEng/RPEQ.
* Leadership Experience: Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to build and guide high-performing teams.
* Technical Skills: 10-15 years' experience in roads and highways, with a strong focus on QLD-based authority requirements (Department of Transport and Main Roads, and Local Government).
* Software Proficiency: Working knowledge of drainage and water quality design software, such as 12d, Drains, XP STORM, HECRAS, MUSIC, and TUFLOW flood modeling software.
What We Offer
* Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements: Opportunities for work-from-home arrangements, school term contracts, job sharing, and part-time employment.
* Professional Development Programs: Access to global programs, online learning, and on-the-job learning opportunities.
* Mentoring: Opportunity to mentor others and receive guidance for personal development.
* Work-Life Balance: A supportive work environment that promotes healthy work-life balance.