Principal Drainage Engineer

About the Role

Stantec is growing in Australia and is on the lookout for a Principal Drainage Engineer to join our Queensland Transport Delivery team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to impart your knowledge and experience as well as assist in the delivery of projects to ensure the on-going profitability and success of key projects. Additionally, you will provide mentorship and guidance to the team and manage drainage related works for the planning and design of complex, major transport infrastructure projects.

Day to day tasks would involve: 

• Develop and lead a dedicated drainage design team by recruiting talent, building capability, and creating a high-performance culture.
• Drive continuous improvement in drainage design practices, tools, and workflows to strengthen technical excellence and delivery outcomes.
• Collaborate with other technical leads across disciplines to integrate drainage solutions effectively within multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Manage drainage related works including stormwater management and flooding for the planning and detailed design of transport infrastructure drainage design - servicing road, rail and airport projects.
• Detailed analysis and review of hydrological and hydraulic model.
• Retention and Detention Basin design for water quality treatment of surface water and groundwater.
• Provide technical design expertise for drainage and stormwater quality systems, including piped networks and major transverse drainage structures Embrace and promote a leading digital work environment and delivery culture.
• Ensure work output is of a technically high standard and activities are commercially viable for the business.
• Plan resource needs in consultation with project managers and ensure that projects are completed on time and on budget.

To be successful for this role you'll need: 

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering and accredited as CPEng/RPEQ
• Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to build and guide high-performing teams
• 10 – 15 years’ experience within roads and highways with knowledge of technical standards and industry practice, with a strong focus on QLD-based authority requirements (Department of Transport and Main Roads, and Local Government).
• Working knowledge with drainage and water quality design software such as 12d, Drains, XP STORM, HECRAS, MUSIC etc is required.
• Knowledge in TUFLOW flood modelling software will be preferrable. 

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 31,000 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.