Project Technical Lead, Electrical Engineer (Mission Critical)

Stantec; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Additional leave purchase

Learning & development programs

Salary Continuance Insurance

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead major Mission Critical/Data Centre projects in Melbourne. You will drive technical excellence, mentor engineers, and manage workloads across multiple projects with regular client engagement.

The role combines design leadership, QA oversight, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated electrical solutions and ensure resilient, compliant outcomes for high-stakes facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Significant experience in a building services consulting environment.
• Proven leadership of Mission Critical/Data Centre projects.
• Understanding of NCC and Australian Standards is highly regarded.
• Excellent stakeholder management and client relationships.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of complex electrical building services projects.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients and build long‑term relationships.
• Manage projects from feasibility to handover with quality oversight.
• Provide technical oversight and QA across project teams.
• Prepare reports, specs, calculations and design documentation.
• Undertake LV power and lighting design using PowerCAD, AGi32 and Dialux.
• Mentor engineers and graduates to support professional development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Contribute to business development opportunities and growth.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Team leadership

Problem solving

Consulting skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PowerCAD

AGi32

Dialux

Job description

Project Technical Lead, Electrical Engineer (Mission Critical) - ( 260000NO )

Description

About the role

Stantec have a very healthy and busy future pipeline of Mission Critical projects in Melbourne!

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead major building projects, influence technical excellence, and mentor the next generation of engineers?

We are looking for someone that is able to work independently on a wide range of projects with an ability to manage workload on several projects at different stages of completion. You will be expected to regularly attend client facing meetings and should have good consulting skills.

The role will enable the successful applicant to develop in a professional and personal sense and to forge a challenging and rewarding career path, in a successful Tier 1 global consulting organisation.

Day to day tasks would involve:

• Lead the design and delivery of complex electrical building services projects.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients and contribute to the growth of long-term business relationships.
• Manage projects from feasibility, master planning and concept design through to construction, commissioning and handover.
• Provide technical oversight and quality assurance across project teams.
• Prepare and review engineering reports, technical specifications, calculations and design documentation.
• Undertake LV power system and lighting design using industry-standard software including PowerCAD and AGi32/DIALux.
• Mentor, coach and support engineers and graduates to achieve their professional development goals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and identify opportunities for repeat and new work.
• Support the ongoing growth, culture and strategic direction of the Electrical team.
• Promote and uphold Stantec's quality, safety and professional standards.

To be successful for this role you'll need:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Significant experience in a building services consulting environment.
• Proven experience leading the design and technical delivery of Mission Critical/Data Centre projects, with a strong understanding of critical power, cooling, resilience, redundancy, and operational reliability requirements.
• Understanding of the National Construction Code (NCC), Australian Standards and relevant industry regulations would be highly regarded.
• Excellent stakeholder management and client relationship skills.
• The ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams and manage competing project priorities.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative, proactive and solution-focused mindset.

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 buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life.

Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

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.

What we offer

We offer many 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.
• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
• Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
• Professional Memberships, Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI), Service Recognition Awards
• Mental Health, Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Programs

Qualifications

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Primary Location : Australia-Victoria-Melbourne

Organization : BC-3011 Buildings-AU Victoria

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Oct 18, 2026, 4:02:07 PM

Req ID: 260000NO

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