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Senior Mechanical Engineer

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260000DF Requisition #

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 across business lines and geographies to ensure the best outcomes are achieved. 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! H2O+U.

 

Our Water Division is experiencing significant growth, creating an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Brisbane team. You’ll provide technical leadership, guide multidisciplinary teams, and shape mechanical solutions for critical water and wastewater infrastructure.

 

A day in the life of a Senior Mechanical Engineer could look like:

•    Shape project outcomes – work with and small lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver work packages from early project development through to design, construction and commissioning.
•    Deliver mechanical designs – lead and execute engineering designs, ensuring high quality technical outcomes for clients.
•    Own the technical detail – develop calculations, specifications, and drawings that meet project and client expectations.
•    Be the technical expert – provide specialist advice across mechanical engineering disciplines.
•    Partner with project leaders – support planning, coordination, peer review, and delivery to scope, budget, and quality.
•    Lead proposals – shape methodologies, value propositions, fee estimates, and risk reviews.
•    Support procurement – prepare tender documents and evaluate bids.
•    Mentor emerging talent – guide junior engineers and foster a collaborative learning environment.

To be successful for this role you'll present:

  • Tertiary Qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent field with CPEng (or ability to obtain).

  • A minimum of 4 – 8 years’ mechanical or infrastructure engineering experience including detailed and conceptual design.

  • Exceptional leadership abilities including managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.

  • Strong teamwork, including working within multidisciplinary projects and leading small teams to delivery work packages

  • Advanced knowledge of clean water and wastewater services and the delivery environment.

  • Highly developed problem solving and negotiation skills to resolve disputes.

  • Strong understanding of D&C or alternative delivery projects and or program models.

Offerings to enable your next career step:

Along with an attractive salary, healthy and vibrant culture, we offer many benefits to ensure your professional development and wellbeing.

  • Flexible Working Arrangements – Including options to work part time and flexibility to work from home 

  • Learning and Talent Development Programs and Training

  • Purchasing up to four weeks additional leave

  • Professional Registration and Memberships

  • Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI) and Salary Packaging

  • Honarium Spot Bonus Program - Recogniition of broader watre industry contributions to relevant committees and conferences

     

  • Employee Resource Groups such as Women@Stantec and Pride@Stantec

  • Connecting employees across Stantec through our Developing Professionals Group

  • Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs including Employee Assistance Program

  • Service Recognition Awards

     

About us

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.

It's our people that sets us apart… and we hope that includes you!

How to apply

Please submit your most recent CV outlining your experience relevant to this role by following the ‘apply’ link.

No Agency CV’s will be accepted.

  • Tertiary Qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent field with CPEng (or ability to obtain).

  • A minimum of 4 – 8 years’ mechanical or infrastructure engineering experience including detailed and conceptual design.

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