Senior Structural Engineer - Dams & Hydro

Stantec; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Australia is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer specializing in dams and hydro projects. The role involves structural analysis, design, and collaboration across disciplines. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in civil engineering and experience with hydraulic structures.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Learning and Talent Development Programs

Option to purchase additional leave

Mentoring for development

Professional Memberships

Salary Continuance Insurance

Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs

Service Recognition Awards

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' experience in structural engineering.
• Proficient in reinforced concrete and structural steel design.

Responsibilities

• Undertake structural analysis and design for dams and hydraulic structures.
• Support proposal preparation and scoping for new projects.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Honours or Master’s preferred

Tools

SAP2000

Midas

Abaqus

Python

Excel VBA

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer - Dams & Hydro

Stantec’s Water team in Australia has an impressive portfolio of successful major projects that are already positively impacting our communities across the country. We know that finding solutions to our water issues is critical, and so our diverse network of 400+ water specialists in Australia collaborate across business lines and geographies to ensure the best outcomes are achieved.With exciting projects in the pipeline, we are looking to expand our teams and seek the change-makers, innovators, leaders and collaborators to join us. How will you impact Australia’s water solutions? Grow with us, H2O+U.

About the role:

We are seeking a Structural Engineer to join our growing water infrastructure team. This role is ideal for an engineer with a solid grounding in structural design who thrives on first principles thinking, is confident with finite element analysis, and has a keen interest in the interaction between structural, geotechnical, and seismic disciplines.

Projects include the design and assessment of concrete dams, spillways, pump stations, reservoirs, water treatment structures, and associated hydraulic infrastructure.

Key responsibilities :

• Undertake structural analysis and design for dams and hydraulic structures using first principles and code-based approaches.
• Support linear and nonlinear analysis under static and dynamic loading. Software may include SAP2000, Midas, and Abaqus, including post-processing and interpretation.
• Automate and streamline design workflows using Python or Excel VBA.
• Integrate geotechnical and seismic considerations into structural design solutions.
• Assist in the preparation of design reports, specifications, and assessments.
• Participate in client meetings, design coordination, and construction-phase support.
• Support proposal preparation and scoping for new projects.

About You :

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a structural focus (Honours or Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 4 years' experience in structural engineering, ideally with exposure to dam or hydraulic structures.
• Proficient in reinforced concrete and structural steel design.
• Experience with structural analysis tools such as SAP2000, Midas, or Abaqus.
• Competent in Python and/or Excel VBA for engineering applications.
• Knowledgeable in geotechnical engineering fundamentals and seismic response of structures.
• Strong analytical thinker with a practical and creative approach to solving structural challenges.
• Previous site experience (inspections, assessments, construction support) viewed favorably.
• Strong communicator who enjoys working collaboratively across disciplines.

Stantec offerings:

Along with a competitive salary and vibrant culture, 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
• Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks’ additional leave.
• Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
• Professional Memberships
• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
• Service Recognition Awards
• Employee Assistance Program

A bout Stantec:

The Stantec community unites approximately 30,000 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.

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.

How to apply:

Submit your most recent CV outlining your relevant experience to this position by following the link below.

No Agency CV’s will be accepted.

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