Principal Structural Engineer / Structural Lead

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Arrangements

Learning and Talent Development Programs

Option to purchase additional leave

Mentoring programs

Professional Memberships

Salary Continuance Insurance

Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs

Service Recognition Awards

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to drive success in major water projects across Australia and internationally. Your role will involve leading technical input, solving complex challenges, and mentoring engineers.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, extensive experience (minimum 10 years), and strong leadership abilities. This full-time role is based in South Brisbane, offering a vibrant culture and numerous benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience delivering complex structural solutions across civil infrastructure projects.
• RPEQ registration or ability to obtain through mutual recognition.
• Experience in the water and wastewater sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural direction of major water and wastewater projects.
• Solve complex engineering challenges with innovative solutions.
• Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Complex problem-solving

Technical leadership

Client focus

Communication

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

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 more than four hundred 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 team 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

Drive Stantec’s success by providing specialist engineering expertise across major Water projects in Australia and internationally, supporting project managers and group leaders with high‑level technical input, and delivering strong project leadership to ensure outcomes meet client expectations and Stantec’s standards for schedule, quality and technical excellence.

A day in the life of a Principal Structural Engineer looks like:

• Lead the structural direction of major water and wastewater infrastructure projects—shaping outcomes from early concept through to delivery.

• Solve complex engineering challenges with clarity and confidence, delivering innovative, practical solutions that differentiate Stantec in the market.

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients by building long‑term relationships and influencing decisions through insight, credibility, and a deep understanding of project drivers.

• Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams to drive high‑quality outcomes across all phases of delivery.

• Mentor and develop engineers, strengthening capability and fostering a high‑performance, growth‑oriented team culture.

• Contribute to the growth of the structural discipline by sharing knowledge, improving standards, and influencing practice at both a local and national level.

• Take ownership of technical performance by balancing scope, program, cost, and risk to consistently deliver successful outcomes.

• Deliver high‑quality technical outputs, including complex design solutions, calculations, and compelling engineering documentation.

• Enhance the way we deliver work by improving processes, systems, and quality standards.

• Support business growth through technical input into proposals, bids, and client engagement.

• Maintain and advance your professional expertise, staying at the forefront of structural engineering practice.

• Lead by example, delivering all work in line with Stantec’s Core Values and commitment to excellence.

To be successful for this role you'll present:

• A recognised degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.

• Extensive experience (typically 10 years) delivering complex structural solutions across civil infrastructure projects.

• RPEQ registration (or ability to obtain through mutual recognition).

• Strong technical judgement, with a deep understanding of design standards, construction methodologies, and real‑world application.

• A proven ability to solve complex problems and deliver practical, elegant, and buildable solutions.

• Demonstrated structural leadership experience within multidisciplinary project environments.

• A strong personal standard of quality, with pride in the work you deliver and the impact it creates.

• A collaborative, client‑focused mindset, with experience working alongside water authorities, contractors, and key stakeholders.

• Highly developed business and commercial acumen, with the ability to balance technical excellence with project performance outcomes.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence, engage, and clearly articulate complex ideas.

• Experience in the water and wastewater sector, particularly in the design of water‑retaining structures, will be highly regarded.

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 programs, 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.

Primary Location

Australia-Queensland-South Brisbane

Organization

BC-3002 Water-AU Australia

Employee Status

Regular

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Travel

No

Schedule

Full‑time

Job Posting

Jun 10, 2026, 3:18:31 PM

Req ID

260000DQ

EEO Statement

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.