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Principal Civil Engineer - Water (250002MU)
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, H20 U.
About The Role In this role, you’ll lead the delivery of civil engineering projects within the water infrastructure space, ensuring outcomes meet client expectations, regulatory requirements, and project timelines. You’ll contribute to the financial success of the business by scoping and budgeting projects, supporting proposals, and guiding technical execution.
Working across multidisciplinary teams, you’ll drive collaboration, manage project coordination, and apply advanced engineering expertise to solve complex challenges. Your work will help shape sustainable infrastructure across Victoria, with a focus on innovation, quality, and community impact.
A day in the life of a Principal Civil Engineer looks like
Leading engineering projects and managing internal engineering disciplines as well as subcontractors.
Coordinate all multi‑disciplinary activities and inputs by the technical team, including specialist inputs, to ensure an integrated technical solution.
Support our project managers and our delivery teams, 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
Facilitating design coordination and review meetings with clients and stakeholders.
Prepare contract technical specifications, scope of works and technical schedules.
Providing construction phase services, contract administration and project management of construction projects when required by our clients.
Qualifications
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.
Robust understanding of D&C; or alternative delivery projects.
Solid report writing with the ability to tell a compelling story.
Additional experience in project management and construction phase services would also be highly desirable.
Stantec offerings
Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements – Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment
Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
Professional Memberships
Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)
Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
Service Recognition Awards
Employee Assistance Program
How To Apply Submit your most recent CV outlining your relevant experience to this position by following the below link. No Agency CV’s will be accepted.
Primary Location:
Australia-Victoria-Melbourne
Organization:
BC-3002 Water-AU Australia
Employee Status:
Regular
Job Level:
Individual Contributor
Travel:
No
Schedule:
Full-time
Job Posting:
Nov 26, 2025, 4:54:24 AM
Req ID:
250002MU
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Business Consulting and Services
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit 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. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans.
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