Lead Civil Designer – Water Infrastructure

Stantec; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Arrangements – Part‑/

Learning and Talent Development

Up to four weeks additional leave

Professional Registration and Member­-

Salary Continuance Insurance

Spot Bonus Program

Employee Resource Groups

Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs

Job summary

Stantec’s Water team in Australia seeks a Principal Civil Designer / Team Lead to join our Brisbane office and lead major water infrastructure projects, from dams to pipelines and treatment plants. You’ll mentor CAD staff, oversee design quality, and liaise with clients and project managers.

You’ll coordinate multi‑disciplinary design efforts, uplift standards, and play a key role in shaping project delivery while upholding Stantec core values and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or TAFE qualification with significant relevant professional experience.
• Sound experience (10 years minimum) in multi-disciplinary mechanical / civil / structural design drafting.
• Strong foundation of technical knowledge in the use of design software aids & drawing management software.
• Developing management skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake the role of Civil designer, applying technical knowledge in water & wastewater planning & design, utilising design aids such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D & Navisworks.
• Produce designs, reports, specifications, and drawings to ensure that appropriate solutions have been developed & engineering judgements recorded.
• Assist with the preparation of quantity & cost estimates for project planning, development, & construction phases.
• Collaborate with project teams, seeking/providing guidance from more experienced team members.
• Mentor, support & provide internal guidance to less experienced team members.
• Provide supervision to less experienced staff members.
• Liaise with Project Managers/Project Technical Leads to keep informed of the timing, costs & any other pertinent issues relating to assigned tasks.
• Maintain communication & develop ongoing contacts with clients as required.
• Complete all work in line with Stantec Core Values and in accordance with the Stantec Quality, Safety & Environment Systems and Project Quality Procedures
• Minimise & control risk by commitment to the Stantec Quality, Health & Safety programs & ensuring proactive use of our project management systems.
• Exercise initiative & independent judgement in adapting & applying procedures to address unusual situations and to resolve issues.
• Work under general supervision.
• Assist with the recruitment of staff.
• Provides input to & manages the annual performance & career development goals for any direct reports.
• Managing day to day technical support activities.

Skills

Problem solving

Adaptability

Technical writing

Team leadership

Education

Civil Engineering degree or TAFE qualification with relevant experience

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Revit

Plant 3D (benefit)

Job description

Stantec’s Water team in Australia seeks a Principal Civil Designer / Team Lead to join our Brisbane office and lead major water infrastructure projects, from dams to pipelines and treatment plants. You’ll mentor CAD staff, oversee design quality, and liaise with clients and project managers.

You’ll coordinate multi‑disciplinary design efforts, uplift standards, and play a key role in shaping project delivery while upholding Stantec core values and safety procedures.