Senior Structural Engineer
Stantec's Buildings Team is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join our growing Perth office. This is a rare opportunity to work on some of Western Australia's most iconic and landmark projects, alongside nationally significant work that shapes communities and leaves a lasting legacy.
Recent highlights from our portfolio include:
· ECU City Campus
· Civic Heart
· WACA Redevelopment
· Perth Wave Garden
· Australian Hockey Centre
Projects that speak for themselves in terms of their contribution to the Western Australian built form.
We operate across all building types, including health, education, sports and leisure, multi-residential, retail and commercial buildings. The role will enable you to thrive in a firm that boasts global expertise but with extensive local history, knowledge and presence.
What You'll Be Doing
In this role, you'll be a key member of our project delivery team, servicing a diverse range of clients across building types and scales. You can expect to:
· Lead and contribute to structural engineering design across the full project lifecycle
· Work on projects ranging from boutique builds to large, complex developments
· Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams across health, education, sports and leisure, multi-residential, retail, and commercial sectors
· Mentor and support junior engineers as a senior technical resource
· Engage directly with clients, consultants, and contractors to deliver outstanding outcomes
- Contribute to the development of the Structural team, be an ambassador to our brand and to our company culture.
About You
You're a motivated structural engineer who takes pride in technical excellence and wants to see your work make a real mark on the built environment. You'll bring:
· Tertiary qualification in Civil/Structural Engineering
· Chartered status (MIEAust / CPEng) or working towards it
· Solid post-graduate experience in building structures (consultancy background preferred)
· Strong communication skills and the ability to manage client relationships
· A collaborative mindset with the drive to take ownership of your projects
· Thorough knowledge of the Building Code of Australia and relevant Australian Standards
· Structural software knowledge of RAM Concept, SpaceGass and ETABS (essential)
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Problem solving mindset with strong interpersonal skills
Why Stantec?
We combine global expertise with deep local roots — our Perth team has an extensive history and presence across Western Australia, giving you the best of both worlds.
At Stantec, you'll find:
- Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.
- A strong pipeline of landmark and meaningful projects
- A supportive, collaborative team culture
- Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
- Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programs, 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 approximately 34,000 employees working in over 400 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, please apply via the link below.