Senior Civil Design Engineer

Stantec; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Leave options

Learning and talent development

Mentoring for development

Professional memberships

Salary continuance insurance

Mental health and wellbeing programs

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Stantec in Canberra is seeking a Senior Civil Design Engineer to lead urban and transport infrastructure design from concept through construction, mentoring junior engineers and ensuring high-quality deliverables.

You’ll work with a multidisciplinary team on roads, drainage, earthworks and public spaces, applying national and ACT standards to create liveable, sustainable communities while managing client relationships, budgets and project schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of consulting or senior engineering experience.
• Professional Engineering registration (or equivalent).
• Strong technical design/drafting capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven time management and resource delegation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil or transport infrastructure design across roads, drainage, and utilities from concept to construction.
• Oversee pricing, bidding, client liaison, and coordination of drafting teams.
• Prepare conceptual and detailed design drawings in line with standards.
• Provide input to feasibility studies, civil design, and technical reporting.
• Maintain client relationships and manage scope changes to ensure successful outcomes.

Skills

Civil design

Project management

Client liaison

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Description

About the role

Stantec is expanding our Urban Development capability in the ACT, and we’re looking for a Senior Civil Design Engineer to join our Canberra Urban or Transport teams. This role offers flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to contribute to some of the region’s most impactful community development projects.

As a Senior Design Engineer, you’ll play a key role in shaping communities through the design and delivery of urban and transport infrastructure projects covering roads, drainage, earthworks, and public spaces from concept through to construction. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team of engineers, planners, architects, and environmental scientists, you’ll help create integrated environments that enhance liveability and sustainability.

As a senior member of the team, you’ll also mentor junior engineers, support their technical development, and contribute to a culture of learning and innovation. We’re looking for someone who’s passionate about urban development and/or transport designs applying national and local ACT standards

At Stantec, we believe in empowering our people. You’ll be supported in your professional growth and given opportunities to take ownership of your work, build strong client relationships, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Day to day tasks would involve:

Lead and manage civil or transport infrastructure projects across roads, highways, utilities, and transport, ensuring high technical standards and commercial viability.

Oversee project deliverables including pricing, bidding, client liaison, and coordination of drafting teams.

Prepare conceptual and detailed design drawings in line with statutory requirements and quality standards.

Provide specialist input into feasibility studies, civil design, and technical reporting.

Build strong client relationships and manage scope changes to ensure successful project outcomes.

Maintain direct engagement with clients throughout project lifecycles, including reporting, negotiations, and ensuring alignment with expectations.

Qualifications

To be successful for this role you'll need:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Minimum 5 years working experience in consulting field and/or recognised as a senior engineer in your current role.

Professional Engineering registration.

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)

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary 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.

Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.

Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning

Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others

A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables

Professional Memberships

Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)

Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs

Service Recognition Awards

Employee Assistance Program

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites over 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.

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind. We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

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.

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