Civil Engineer - Buildings

Stantec; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Arrangements

Leave options: up to 4 weeks

Learning & Talent Development Programs

Mentoring opportunities

Friendly team environment

Professional memberships

Salary Continuance Insurance

Mental Health & Wellbeing programs

Service Recognition Awards

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to join the New South Wales Buildings Team in Sydney. You will design civil aspects for building projects, coordinate with architects and structural engineers, and contribute to tenders and construction oversight while benefiting from flexible work arrangements and a supportive growth-focused culture.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering and 4–6 years of building-civil design experience, with strong CAD proficiency and excellent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• 4–6 years of experience in civil design for building projects in an engineering consultancy environment.
• Strong knowledge of site development, stormwater management, and civil systems integration for buildings.
• Proficiency in civil design software and CAD tools.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across disciplines.
• Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform civil engineering design for building projects, including drawings, calculations, reports, and design criteria using CAD and civil design software.
• Prepare and review engineering documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with project standards.
• Collaborate with architects, structural engineers and other disciplines and participate in coordination meetings.
• Assist with proposals, cost estimates, and project documentation, supporting scope, budget, and scheduling discussions.
• Support construction phase activities, including reviewing shop drawings and responding to RFIs and preparing site observation reports.
• Deliver work aligned with professional standards and Stantec's quality procedures, contributing to team culture and continuous improvement.

Skills

Civil design software

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

About the role

Are you an experienced Civil Engineer ready for the next step in your career? With a strong pipeline of project work, we're looking for a motivated engineer to join our New South Wales Buildings Team in Sydney. You'll be part of a well-established and growing team of social and professional engineers, delivering impactful projects across sectors such as Mission Critical, health, education, sports and leisure, defence, retail, and commercial buildings. At Stantec, we offer a collaborative culture, flexible work arrangements and a supportive environment focused on your growth. You'll have access to tailored training, development programs, and long-term career opportunities within a global business.

Day To Day Tasks Would Involve

• Perform civil engineering design for building projects across various sectors, including preparing drawings, calculations, reports, and design criteria using CAD and civil design software.
• Prepare and review engineering documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project standards throughout all phases.
• Collaborate with architects, structural engineers, and other disciplines to deliver integrated design solutions and attend coordination meetings.
• Assist with proposals, cost estimates, and project documentation, while supporting scope, budget, and scheduling discussions.
• Support construction phase activities, including reviewing shop drawings, responding to RFIs, and preparing site observation reports
• Deliver work aligned with professional standards, Stantec's quality procedures, and contribute positively to team culture and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Ideally have 4–6 years of experience in civil design for building projects within an engineering consultancy environment. Projects within the Education, Health and Defence sectors would be advantageous however not compulsory
• Strong knowledge of site development, stormwater management, and civil systems integration for buildings.
• Proficiency in civil design software and CAD tools.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across disciplines.
• A proactive mindset with strong problem-solving and organizational skills.

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 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.

Primary Location : Australia-New South Wales-St. Leonards

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Aug 30, 2026, 4:03:19 PM

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit 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

Civil Engineer - Buildings • Saint Leonards, VIC, AU