Principal Civil Engineer - Water

About the role

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 to make sure the best people sit around the table. 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 group has secured multiple long term framework contracts with key water authority clients across Australia and locally in WA. We are now seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to join our growing WA team.

In this role, you’ll lead the delivery of civil engineering projects within the water infrastructure space, ensuring outcomes meet client expectations, regulatory requirements, and project timelines. You’ll contribute to the financial success of the business by scoping and budgeting projects, supporting proposals, and guiding technical execution.

Working across multidisciplinary teams, you’ll drive collaboration, manage project coordination, and apply advanced engineering expertise to solve complex challenges. Your work will help shape sustainable infrastructure across Western Australia, with a focus on innovation, quality, and community impact.

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 on the communities we serve.

As a Principal Civil Engineer, your responsibilities will include\:

· Lead and perform complex engineering design tasks including drawings, reports, presentations, and regulatory applications with minimal supervision.

· Participate in and lead meetings with clients, consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure alignment and coordination across project specifications.

· Act as a technical specialist for the team, provide guidance to junior staff, and occasionally supervise project resources including budget and scheduling.

· Develop project scopes, budgets, and design approaches for small projects; contribute to proposals, client interviews, and contract negotiations.

· Resolve complex engineering issues using advanced knowledge and experience, while staying updated on new methods and developments in civil engineering.

· Apply knowledge of Western Australia’s market and Water Corporation design standards; contribute to the development of new civil design standards and specifications.

· Provide technical input into feasibility studies and complex design challenges, offering practical and cost-effective solutions.

· Mentor junior staff and support their professional growth within a collaborative team environment.