Civil Engineer

Are you an experienced Civil Engineer ready for the next step in your career? With a strong pipeline of project work, we’re looking for a motivated engineer to join our Victorian Buildings Team in Melbourne.

You’ll be part of a well-established and growing team of engineers, delivering impactful projects across sectors such as data centres, health, education, sports and leisure, defence, aged care, retail, and commercial residential buildings.

At Stantec, we offer a collaborative culture, flexible work arrangements and a supportive environment focused on your growth. You’ll have access to tailored training, development programs, and long-term career opportunities within a global business.

Day to day tasks would involve

Perform civil engineering design for building projects across various sectors, including preparing drawings, calculations, reports, and design criteria using CAD and civil design software.

Prepare and review engineering documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project standards throughout all phases.

Collaborate with architects, structural engineers, and other disciplines to deliver integrated design solutions and attend coordination meetings.

Assist with proposals, cost estimates, and project documentation, while supporting scope, budget, and scheduling discussions.

Support construction phase activities, including reviewing shop drawings, responding to RFIs, and preparing site observation reports

Deliver work aligned with professional standards, Stantec’s quality procedures, and contribute positively to team culture and continuous improvement.

To be successful for this role you'll need

A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Ideally have 1–4 years of experience in civil design for building projects within an engineering consultancy environment. Projects within the Education, Health and Defence sectors would be advantageous however not compulsory

Experience in drainage design as well as general civil including roads, earthworks and pavements is highly regarded

Skills in design software such as Civil 3D, DRAINS, Music and AutoCAD is highly regarded

Sound knowledge of relevant Australian Standards

Strong knowledge of site development, stormwater management, and civil systems integration for buildings.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across disciplines.

A proactive mindset with strong problem-solving and organizational skills.

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing:

Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.

Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.

Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning

Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others

A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables

Professional Memberships

Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)

Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs

Service Recognition Awards

Employee Assistance Program

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 400 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.

How to apply

If this position is of interest, please apply via the link below.

Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.