Principal Civil Engineer
About the role
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.
Our Water group has secured multiple long term framework contracts with key water authority clients across Australia and locally in WA. We are now seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to join our growing WA team.
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 Western Australia, with a focus on innovation, quality, and community impact.
At Stantec, we believe in empowering our people. You’ll be supported in your professional growth and given opportunities to take ownership of your work, build strong client relationships, and make a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.
As a Principal Civil Engineer, your responsibilities will include:
· Lead and perform complex engineering design tasks including drawings, reports, presentations, and regulatory applications with minimal supervision.
· Participate in and lead meetings with clients, consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure alignment and coordination across project specifications.
· Act as a technical specialist for the team, provide guidance to junior staff, and occasionally supervise project resources including budget and scheduling.
· Develop project scopes, budgets, and design approaches for small projects; contribute to proposals, client interviews, and contract negotiations.
· Resolve complex engineering issues using advanced knowledge and experience, while staying updated on new methods and developments in civil engineering.
· Apply knowledge of Western Australia’s market and Water Corporation design standards; contribute to the development of new civil design standards and specifications.
· Provide technical input into feasibility studies and complex design challenges, offering practical and cost-effective solutions.
· Mentor junior staff and support their professional growth within a collaborative team environment.
To be successful for this role you'll need:
· Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
· Minimum 8 years working experience in consulting field and/or recognised as a Principal Engineer in your current role.
· Experience working in the local Western Australia market would be an advantage
· In depth knowledge of the Water Corp design standards, previous project examples would be favourable
· Bring your Chartered Engineer (CPEng) credentials to lead technically complex projects and mentor junior engineers.
· Strong technical expertise and ability to produce accurate design documentation.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills.
· Proven experience in time management and organisational skills including the ability to manage resources and delegate tasks effectively.
· Ongoing commitment to professional development through self-study, training and seminars, and maintaining your Continual Professional Development (CPD)
What we offer
Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.
· Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.
· Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
· Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
· Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
· A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables
· Professional Memberships
· Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)
· Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
· Service Recognition Awards
· Employee Assistance Program
About Stantec
The Stantec community unites over 34,000 employees working in over 450+ locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.
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.
Culture
Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI+, neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.
How to apply
If this position is of interest, submit your application online.
Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.