Project Technical Lead, Hydraulic Engineer (Buildings)

About the Role

Our Perth Buildings group are seeking a Project Technical Lead, Hydraulic Engineer. This role is suitable for a qualified candidate to take the lead on a diverse range of projects. We are looking for someone with Hydraulic design consultancy experience within the building services sector.

The successful candidate will be able to apply their technical skills and demonstrate commitment in a way which ensures projects are thoroughly designed, personally reviewed and delivered on time. You will be expected to service projects including those of relatively large size, of high complexity and with multiple clients.

Stantec are involved in a vast variety of project types and sizes from data centres, health, defence, high-rise and education to refurbishments and site investigations. The successful candidate will be working in a strong team environment (Hydraulic and other Building Services disciplines) and will need to manage several projects at any one time. You will be self-motivated, resourceful and a great communicator.

Day to day tasks would involve

Develop hydraulic building services designs, including water supply, sewerage, stormwater, and gas systems.

Lead client-facing project delivery from concept through to construction, ensuring high-quality outcomes and strong stakeholder satisfaction.

Prepare technical documentation, calculations, assessments, specifications, and tender packages for a variety of building projects

Conduct site inspections, defect reporting, and respond to RFIs during construction.

Prioritise workloads whilst ensuring our clients’ needs are met

Continue to build and develop your professional profile across WA

Ensure compliance with Australian Standards, Building Codes, and client specifications

Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

To be successful for this role you'll need

Be degree qualified in an engineering discipline

Have 7 years hydraulic building services work experience within the consulting or engineering industry

Self-management skills will be as important as your technical design and project management abilities

Ideally be well connected within the industry and able to foster client relationships

Technically strong in terms of understanding the key elements of the design and construction associated with Hydraulic Engineering works.

Ability to make quality business decisions

Ability to multitask and deliver high profile projects in a timely manner

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What we offer

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

Professional Memberships.

Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI).

Mental Health, Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Programs.

Service Recognition Awards.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites approximately 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.

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.