DESCRIPTION

We have a career opportunity for a Principal Civil Engineer in our Community Development team in Perth. We are seeking a Principal Civil Engineer with demonstrated Western Australian design and project management experience, who can further the technical and leadership capabilities of the team.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications required are Bachelor of Civil Engineering
Primary Location : Australia-Western Australia-Perth
Organization : BC-3047 CommDev-AU Queensland
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Travel : No
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Jun 1, 2025, 10:35:05 PM
Req ID: 2500024H
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

ABOUT THE ROLE

Stantec’s community development team are responsible for the delivery of a variety of projects across numerous disciplines and sectors of all sizes including but not limited to greenfield master planned communities, mixed-use developments, parks, recreation facilities, and streetscapes. We activate urban downtowns, suburban centers, small towns, and rural areas—and the multimodal corridors that connect us to the places we work, live, and thrive.
This role includes project design and delivery across a range of projects and sectors. Projects range from early concept design and master planning through to detailed design and construction documentation. The role will require independent project delivery, client liaison and business development.
The role will suit will someone who has good technical design background, strong consulting engineering and project delivery skills over a range of areas and clear knowledge of applicable standards and processes. Work winning ability and maintaining client relationships will see you thrive in this role!

DAY TO DAY TASKS WOULD INVOLVE:

• Design, coordination and project management of urban, land and subdivision projects, from feasibility through to delivery
• Prepare technical reports and specifications
• Provide technical expertise to clients and support projects
• Manage projects including scheduling and the preparation of project budgets
• Coordinate between disciplines on multidisciplinary projects
• Undertake and manage site inspections
• Contribute to the development of Stantec’s knowledge and skills in civil engineering including planning, design, and construction
• Mentor engineers, designers, and drafters to enable them to perform successfully at all levels.
• Maintain existing and develop new, trusted relationships with key clients
• Assist in the securing and delivery of projects by way of business development and client relationship management

TO BE SUCCESSFUL FOR THIS ROLE YOU’LL NEED:

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering
• Demonstrated experience in civil engineering design and the delivery of projects, ideally within urban, land and subdivisions
• Experience in civil design of buildings (highly desirable)
• Experience and a sound understanding of current civil engineering technologies, including design, modelling and construction
• Project management skills
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills including report writing.
• Relevant registration and professional accreditations
• Team leadership and mentoring experience