Practice Lead - Digital Engineering

About the Role 

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind. 

We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe  

At Stantec, Digital Engineering is the holistic approach we take to delivering projects by leveraging CAD and BIM technologies, data management, and collaborative technologies. Through integrated common data environments with federated models we can improve coordination, reduce errors, and drive efficiencies throughout a project’s lifecycle—from planning and design to construction and operation of water infrastructure. 

 
Stantec is seeking a strong and experienced Practice Leader – Digital Engineering to provide technical leadership across the Water NZ Business Centre. In this role, you will drive efficiency, consistency, and elevate the standard of our Digital Engineering practices. This role will cover the full spectrum of adoption, from supporting and standardising the adoption of CAD and BIM tools to promoting design automation, reality capture and visualisation through virtual reality. You will collaborate with leadership teams to share best practices and promote innovation in the digital engineering field. 

Key Responsibilities  

• Lead the implementation of Digital Engineering strategies across Water NZ. 

• Perform BIM Delivery Lead on major water services engineering design projects 

• Provide leadership on key projects and strategic pursuits. 

• Mentor and coach Digital Engineering practitioners, driving skill development and growth objectives. 

• Work with project teams to ensure appropriate resourcing and technical expertise. 

• Share best practices across Water NZ and collaborate with other business lines. 

• Support the development and adoption of guidelines, standards, and training materials. 

• Champion Stantec as a thought leader through industry events, conferences, and professional associations. 

• Help manage business risk by identifying qualified technical reviewers for projects. 

• Grow the practice area through client engagement and collaboration with Market Sector Leaders. 

What You’ll Bring:

• Recognised Digital Engineering expert with water industry experience 

• Experience with a range of CAD / Digital Engineering tools (e.g. Autodesk Construction Cloud, Civil3D, 12D Synergy, Navisworks, Revit, Inventor) 

• Relevant tertiary qualification - Licensed/chartered status with a relevant national industry body 

• 10-15 years of professional experience in the relevant discipline 

• Strong interpersonal skills for positive client relationships 

• Experience or willingness to present at conferences and industry events 

• Consulting skills to liaise with clients and stakeholders for successful project outcomes 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Leadership skills to mentor, motivate employees, and serve as a role model 

• Problem-solving and negotiation skills to resolve queries  

• ISO19650 certification (preferred)

If you're passionate about driving innovation and leadership in Digital Engineering, we encourage you to apply and join a team committed to excellence and growth.

The Stantec community unites approximately 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring water, transport 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.