Senior Civil Engineer - Water Infrastructure

Stantec Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional Registration support

Salary Packaging

Learning & Talent Development

Four weeks additional leave

Mental Health & Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Stantec in Brisbane is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our water and wastewater team. You will lead multidisciplinary projects, shape design direction, and contribute to major infrastructure across Queensland and APAC.

You will mentor junior engineers, manage scopes, budgets, and schedules, and collaborate with clients including local authorities and government bodies. A strong track record in water/ wastewater systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Chartership / RPEQ achieved or actively working toward professional accreditation.
• 5–12 years’ experience in consulting or engineering roles within the water industry.
• Strong technical experience in potable water supply, gravity and pumped sewerage systems, and recycled water networks.
• Experience in water and wastewater treatment plants for regional and urban water authorities.
• Expertise with dealing with a range of clients and stakeholders including local authorities, government bodies and commercial companies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of multidisciplinary projects and the civil engineering direction of major water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Assist with developing and managing the project scope including cost estimates, budget, staffing and schedule.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Australia and the wider Asia pacific business.
• Partner with a diverse client base from local government, industry and private development.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, strengthening capability and fostering a high-performance, growth-oriented team culture.
• Lead by example, delivering all work in line with Stantec’s Core Values and commitment to excellence.

Skills

Lead multidisciplinary projects

Mentor junior engineers

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related

Chartership / RPEQ or pursuing

Job 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 across business lines and geographies to ensure the best outcomes are achieved.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’re growing our Water Division and now have the opportunity for motivated professionals to join our Brisbane team. Our projects span the full lifecycle – from feasibility and planning through to detailed design and construction delivery – and we’re committed to bringing innovation and value to every client partnership. If you’re passionate about meaningful infrastructure that supports communities, this is your next step.

About the role

You’ll join a diverse, collaborative group of specialists who design with community in mind, delivering excellence for water clients across metropolitan, regional, and remote areas. With a strong pipeline of water supply and sewerage projects for key Queensland water authorities, this role offers the chance to contribute locally while also engaging in projects across the wider APAC region. Shape the future of water infrastructure across Queensland and the APAC region.

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will provide professional engineering skills in the areas of water and wastewater infrastructure along with the following:

• Lead the delivery of multidisciplinary projects and the civil engineering direction of major water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Assist with developing and managing the project scope including cost estimates, budget, staffing and schedule.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Australia and the wider Asia pacific business.
• Partner with a diverse client base from local government, industry and private development.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, strengthening capability and fostering a high-performance, growth-oriented team culture.
• Lead by example, delivering all work in line with Stantec’s Core Values and commitment to excellence.

About you

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Chartership / RPEQ achieved or actively working toward professional accreditation.
• 5–12 years’ experience in consulting or engineering roles within the water industry, with a proven track record of delivering high‑quality technical outcomes.
• Strong technical experience in potable water supply, gravity and pumped sewerage systems, and recycled water networks.
• Experience in water and wastewater treatment plants for regional and urban water authorities (highly desirable but not essential).
• Expertise with dealing with a range of clients and stakeholders including local authorities, government bodies and commercial companies.

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary and thriving culture, we offer many benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing.

• Genuine flexible working arrangements
• Learning and Talent Development Programs and training
• Ability to purchase up to four weeks additional leave
• Professional Registration and Memberships
• A friendly team and supportive work environment
• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI) and Salary Packaging
• Connecting employees across Stantec through our Developing Professionals Group
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs including Employee Assistance Program

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.