Lead Mechanical Engineer, Water Infrastructure

Stantec; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 221,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Up to 4 weeks additional leave

Learning and talent development

Mentoring opportunities

Friendly team environment

Professional memberships

Salary Continuance Insurance

Mental health and wellbeing programs

Service recognition awards

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and delivery of complex water infrastructure projects in Western Australia. You will oversee mechanical components, coordinate across stakeholders, and guide technical decision‑making to meet client expectations and budgets.

You will bring a solid track record in consulting, WA market knowledge, and a CPEng credential, with strong communication and mentoring skills to develop junior engineers within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with an emphasis in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years working experience in consulting field and/or recognised as a Principal Engineer in your current role.
• Experience working in the local Western Australia market would be an advantage.
• In depth knowledge of the Water Corp design standards, previous project examples would be favourable.
• Bring your Chartered Engineer (CPEng) credentials to lead technically complex projects and mentor junior engineers.
• Strong technical expertise and ability to produce accurate design documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven experience in time management and organisational skills including the ability to manage resources and delegate tasks effectively.
• Ongoing commitment to professional development through self‑study, training and seminars, and maintaining your Continual Professional Development (CPD)

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced mechanical engineering designs across drawings, reports, presentations, and regulatory submissions with minimal supervision.
• Lead coordination meetings with clients, consultants, contractors, and vendors to align project specifications and ensure smooth delivery.
• Tackle technically complex projects and act as a go‑to technical resource for the wider team.
• Apply knowledge of Western Australia’s market and Water Corporation design standards; contribute to the development of new mechanical design standards and specifications.
• Mentor junior staff and support their professional growth within a collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to supervise project resources, manage budgets, and influence delivery timelines in collaboration with Project Managers.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)

Chartered Engineer (CPEng)

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and delivery of complex water infrastructure projects in Western Australia. You will oversee mechanical components, coordinate across stakeholders, and guide technical decision‑making to meet client expectations and budgets.

You will bring a solid track record in consulting, WA market knowledge, and a CPEng credential, with strong communication and mentoring skills to develop junior engineers within a collaborative team.