Lead Hydraulic Engineer – Buildings (Australia)

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Extended leave

Learning programs

Mentoring

Insurance

Wellbeing program

EAP

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. in Australia seeks a Principal Hydraulic Engineer to lead hydraulic building services design across data centres, healthcare, education and high‑rise projects.

You will manage client-facing delivery from concept to construction, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. Based in Australia (Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne or Perth), you will develop designs, supervise associates, ensure compliance with standards, and contribute to business development while

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Engineering (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in hydraulic building services design within a consultancy environment.
• Strong technical understanding of design and construction processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and make sound business decisions.
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to prioritise, multitask, and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Ideally, you bring an existing industry network or the ability to build one quickly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop hydraulic building services designs, including water supply, sewerage, stormwater, and gas systems.
• Lead client-facing project delivery from concept through to construction.
• Prepare technical documentation, designs, specifications, and tender packages.
• Undertake site inspections, defect reporting, and respond to RFIs during construction.
• Manage competing priorities to meet project deadlines and client expectations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Ensure compliance with Australian Standards and Building Codes (support provided for NZ candidates transitioning to AU standards).
• Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Multitasking

Client engagement

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. in Australia seeks a Principal Hydraulic Engineer to lead hydraulic building services design across data centres, healthcare, education and high‑rise projects.

You will manage client-facing delivery from concept to construction, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. Based in Australia (Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne or Perth), you will develop designs, supervise associates, ensure compliance with standards, and contribute to business development while