Senior Mechanical Engineer - Water Infrastructure Flexible

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 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.