Team Leader/ Principal Bridge Engineer

About the role

In this role you will provide leadership and training to junior team members and provide technical guidance to less experienced professionals. You may also be involved in approving and preparing proposals and cost estimates and evaluating all project progress and recommend changes. The role would also be responsible in planning, conducting and coordinating engineering assignments, involving several smaller and some higher revenue projects, of varying complexity.

The Team Leader position is a function, in addition to your substantive technical/ project contribution role as a Principal Bridge Engineer.

Day to day tasks would involve: 

• Perform more advanced engineering design tasks on assigned projects under minimal supervision, including engineering drawings, engineering reports, presentations, and required applications to regulatory and/or funding agencies.
• Apply advanced knowledge of current principles and practices of structural engineering and keeps informed of new methods and developments.
• Contribute to the development of new standards and specifications of Bridge and Civil Structures design.
• Lead project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors.
• Assist and/or lead the development of proposals and contract negotiation.             

To be successful for this role you'll need: 

• Tertiary qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering with a demonstrated 10 to 15 years’ experience in the delivery of multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects
• Charted Professional Engineer (CPEng)
• Experience with structural analysis software such as SPACEGASS, STRAND7, MIDAS
• Familiarity with WA Structural Engineering and Bridge Branch manuals, Austroads and Australian Standards, especially AS5100.

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 approximately 28,000 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, submit your application online. 

Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.