Principal Civil Designer / Team Lead

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

Principal Civil Designer / Team Lead - ( 260000DM )

Description

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 to make sure the best people sit around the table. 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.

We are looking for an ambitious Principal Civil Designer / Team Lead to join our Water Division based in our Brisbane office to work on major water infrastructure projects. This role is responsible for the design of direct engineering projects such as dams, reservoirs, pipelines, pump stations and various water and wastewater systems including treatment plants. We have a significant workload and have secured highly sought‑after long‑term projects.

As a senior member of our Design group, you’ll bring advanced design capability, strong project coordination skills, team leadership and the confidence to represent our work with clients, contractors and internal leaders. You’ll play a key role in shaping design approaches, uplifting standards, and guiding the next generation of CAD professionals.

About The Role

• 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.

To be successful for this role you'll need

Qualifications & Experience

• 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.

Skills

• Well-developed problem solving and negotiation skills to resolve queries.
• Highly adaptable and responsive with the ability to create unique solutions.
• Competent technical writing ability.
• Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Navisworks
• An understanding of Revit, Plant 3D would be of benefit.
• Well-developed problem-solving skills.
• Highly adaptable & responsive with the ability to create solutions.

What We Offer

• Flexible Working Arrangements – Including options to work part time and flexibility to work from home
• Learning and Talent Development Programs and Training
• Purchasing up to four weeks additional leave
• Professional Registration and Memberships
• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI) and Salary Packaging
• Honorarium Spot Bonus Program – Recognition of broader water industry contributions to relevant committees and conferences
• Employee Resource Groups such as Women@Stantec and Pride@Stantec
• Connecting employees across Stantec through our Developing Professionals Group
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs including Employee Assistance Program
• Service Recognition Awards

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring water, environmental, buildings, energy, resources, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning is built on a nearly 200-year history.

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.

We are committed to reconciliation and to building respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We’re better together when different perspectives are welcomed and valued, and we’re committed to a workplace where everyone can belong and thrive. If you need any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know.

Qualifications

Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or TAFE qualification with sound experience (10 years minimum) in multi-disciplinary mechanical / civil / structural design drafting

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