Senior Mechanical Engineer

Stantec Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec’s Water division in Australia seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to provide technical leadership for critical water and wastewater infrastructure in Brisbane. You will guide multidisciplinary teams and shape mechanical solutions from concept to commissioning, delivering high-quality outcomes for clients.

With 4–8 years of experience, you will own technical detail, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to proposals and procurement.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent field with CPEng (or ability to obtain).
• Minimum of 4–8 years’ mechanical or infrastructure engineering experience including detailed and conceptual design.
• Exceptional leadership abilities including managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong teamwork and experience leading small teams to delivery of work packages.
• Advanced knowledge of clean water and wastewater services and the delivery environment.

Responsibilities

• Shape project outcomes – lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver work packages from development through design, construction and commissioning.
• Deliver mechanical designs – lead and execute engineering designs with high quality outcomes.
• Own the technical detail – develop calculations, specifications and drawings to meet expectations.
• Be the technical expert – provide specialist advice across mechanical engineering disciplines.
• Partner with project leaders – support planning, coordination, peer review and delivery to scope, budget and quality.
• Lead proposals – shape methodologies, value propositions, fee estimates and risk reviews.
• Support procurement – prepare tender documents and evaluate bids.
• Mentor emerging talent – guide junior engineers and foster a collaborative learning environment.

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.

Our Water Division is experiencing significant growth, creating an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Brisbane team. You’ll provide technical leadership, guide multidisciplinary teams, and shape mechanical solutions for critical water and wastewater infrastructure.

A day in the life of a Senior Mechanical Engineer could look like:

• Shape project outcomes – work with and small lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver work packages from early project development through to design, construction and commissioning.
• Deliver mechanical designs – lead and execute engineering designs, ensuring high quality technical outcomes for clients.
• Own the technical detail – develop calculations, specifications, and drawings that meet project and client expectations.
• Be the technical expert – provide specialist advice across mechanical engineering disciplines.
• Partner with project leaders – support planning, coordination, peer review, and delivery to scope, budget, and quality.
• Lead proposals – shape methodologies, value propositions, fee estimates, and risk reviews.
• Support procurement – prepare tender documents and evaluate bids.
• Mentor emerging talent – guide junior engineers and foster a collaborative learning environment.

To be successful for this role you'll present:

• Tertiary Qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent field with CPEng (or ability to obtain).
• A minimum of 4 – 8 years’ mechanical or infrastructure engineering experience including detailed and conceptual design.
• Exceptional leadership abilities including managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong teamwork, including working within multidisciplinary projects and leading small teams to delivery work packages
• Advanced knowledge of clean water and wastewater services and the delivery environment.
• Highly developed problem solving and negotiation skills to resolve disputes.
• Strong understanding of D&C or alternative delivery projects and or program models.

Offerings to enable your next career step:

Along with an attractive salary, healthy and vibrant culture, we offer many benefits to ensure your professional development and wellbeing.

• 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
• Honarium Spot Bonus Program - Recogniition of broader watre 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

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.

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.