Civil Engineer - Water Infrastructure

About the Role

• Lead water and sewerage infrastructure projects, handling client liaison, design and project management. • Mentor graduate engineers and guide multidisciplinary project teams. • Produce engineering design drawings, calculations, reports, and design criteria. • Manage project scope, cost estimates, budgets, staffing, and schedules. • Collaborate with clients and colleagues across SEQ, Australia and APAC, partnering with government, industry and private developers. • Engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, including local authorities and commercial entities.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸water projects
• ▸sewerage projects
• ▸project management
• ▸design drawings
• ▸cost estimation
• ▸stakeholder engagement

What You Bring

We have a healthy workload focused on water supply and sewerage schemes with key water authorities in South‑East Queensland and, as such, we are seeking determined professionals to join our thriving team. You will join a dynamic and skilled team that works on water infrastructure projects, not only locally, but across the APAC region. As a Civil Engineer, you will provide professional engineering skills in water and sewerage infrastructure across network and treatment assets. You will lead projects through client liaison, design management and project management, and mentor graduates. You will perform civil engineering tasks such as design drawings, calculations, reports and design criteria. You will develop and manage project scope, cost estimates, budgets, staffing and schedules. You will collaborate with local clients and colleagues across SEQ, Australia and the wider Asia Pacific business and partner with a diverse client base including local government, industry and private development. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or equivalent. Chartership (RPEQ) or progress towards it is highly regarded. Relevant professional experience in engineering and consulting within the water industry is required, with strong technical experience in potable water supply, gravity and pumped sewerage systems, and recycled water networks. Experience with water and wastewater treatment plants for regional and urban authorities is desirable. Proven ability to engage with a range of clients and stakeholders, including local authorities, government bodies and commercial companies, is essential. • Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering; RPEQ chartership preferred. • Demonstrate strong experience in potable water supply, gravity and pumped sewerage systems, and recycled water networks. • Experience with water and wastewater treatment plants is desirable.

Requirements

• ▸civil engineering
• ▸rpeq
• ▸potable water
• ▸sewerage systems
• ▸treatment plants
• ▸project management

Benefits

Stantec offers a competitive salary and a thriving culture with many benefits to support professional development and wellbeing. Employees can choose a home office at Merivale St in South Brisbane or the Carrara Office on the Gold Coast, with genuine flexible working arrangements and the option to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave. Learning and Talent Development Programs, professional memberships, salary continuance insurance, mental health and wellbeing programs, and employee assistance programs are provided. The workplace features large break‑out rooms with table tennis in Gold Coast and a pool table in Brisbane, a friendly supportive team environment, and service recognition awards. • Competitive salary with flexible home‑office options (South Brisbane or Gold Coast) and up to four weeks purchasable additional leave. • Access to learning and talent development programs, professional memberships, and wellbeing initiatives. • Modern office facilities with recreational areas (table tennis, pool table) and service recognition awards.

Work Environment

Hybrid