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Stantec is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead electrical building services across Australia. You will work with clients, project managers and design teams to deliver sustainable, practical engineering solutions from concept to handover.
You will guide multidisciplinary teams, oversee technical standards, and mentor engineers while developing long-term relationships with clients and stakeholders.
Principal Electrical Engineer, Buildings (Australia) - ( FZ )
Description
Shape the Future of Australia's Built Environment
We are specifically seeking Australian citizens, residents and New Zealand citizens who are open to making the move to Australia and continuing (or advancing) their career within a leading global consultancy. This role can be based in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne or Perth.
Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer looking to lead major building projects, influence technical excellence, and mentor the next generation of engineers?
At Stantec, we’re seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to play a key leadership role in our Buildings business across Australia. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically accomplished and commercially minded professional who enjoys solving complex challenges, building strong client relationships, and delivering exceptional outcomes for some of Australia’s most significant projects.
For New Zealand‑based professionals, this is your opportunity to bring your expertise across the Tasman and join a globally recognised consultancy that is delivering landmark projects across healthcare, commercial, education, defence, data centres, transport and community infrastructure.
The Opportunity
As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across a diverse portfolio of building projects while supporting the growth and development of our electrical engineering teams. You will work closely with clients, project managers, architects and multidisciplinary design teams to deliver innovative, sustainable and practical engineering solutions.
You’ll have the autonomy to manage complex projects from concept through to completion, while helping shape the future direction of our Buildings business.
Day to day tasks would involve:
To be successful for this role you’ll need:
Why relocate to Australia?
About Stantec
The Stantec community unites approximately 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.
What we offer
Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.
General Employment Information
Location: Australia – Queensland – South Brisbane
Other Locations: Australia – Victoria – Melbourne; Australia – New South Wales – Sydney; Australia – Western Australia – Perth
Organization: BC‑3010 Buildings‑AU Queensland
Employee Status: Regular
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Travel: No
Schedule: Full‑time
Job Posting: Sep 13 2026, 4:33:54 PM
Req ID: FZ
Equal Opportunity Statement
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans.