Principal Mechanical Engineer
Stantec
Lead mechanical engineering design for water infrastructure projects in Western Australia.
8 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Hybrid
Company Size
32,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Planning
Engineering
Architecture
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Surveying
Environmental Sciences
Project Management
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
mentor staff
design standards
technical lead
engineering design
coordination meetings
- Mentor junior staff and support their professional growth within a collaborative team environment.
- Apply knowledge of Western Australia’s market and Water Corporation design standards; contribute to the development of new mechanical design standards and specifications.
- Tackle technically complex projects and act as a go-to technical resource for the wider team.
- Deliver advanced mechanical engineering designs across drawings, reports, presentations, and regulatory submissions with minimal supervision.
- Lead coordination meetings with clients, consultants, contractors, and vendors to align project specifications and ensure smooth delivery.
What you bring
chartered engineer
mechanical engineering
principal engineer
8+ years
communication skills
professional memberships
- Strong technical expertise and ability to produce accurate design documentation.
- Proven experience in time management and organisational skills including the ability to manage resources and delegate tasks effectively.
- Minimum 8 years working experience in consulting field and/or recognised as a Principal Engineer in your current role.
- Professional Memberships
- In depth knowledge of the Water Corp design standards, previous project examples would be favourable
- Experience working in the local Western Australia market would be an advantage
- Bring your Chartered Engineer (CPEng) credentials to lead technically complex projects and mentor junior engineers.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with an emphasis in Mechanical Engineering.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
- Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)
- Ongoing commitment to professional development through self-study, training and seminars, and maintaining your Continual Professional Development (CPD)
- A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables
- Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
- Service Recognition Awards
- Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
- Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.
- Opportunity to supervise project resources, manage budgets, and influence delivery timelines in collaboration with Project Managers.
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1954
Year Established
The company was established as a one-person environmental engineering practice in 1954.
MWH Global in 2016
Acquisition Year
Completed the acquisition of MWH Global to enhance expertise in water and natural resources.
450+ Offices
Global Presence
Operates across more than 450 offices on six continents, showcasing extensive global reach.
6 Continents
Geographic Reach
Maintains a strong presence on six continents through strategic expansion.
- Began as a one-person environmental engineering practice and has grown through strategic geographic and service expansion.
- Publicly listed on the NYSE and TSX, Stantec has completed major acquisitions to bolster expertise and strengthen global infrastructure portfolio.
- Headquartered in the iconic Stantec Tower in Edmonton, the company has delivered landmark projects like the Panama Canal Expansion and high-profile community developments.
- Leverages interdisciplinary teams of designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers.
- Typical projects span urban planning, civil infrastructure, water management, environmental assessment, energy delivery, and architectural design, serving public and private sectors.
- Blends technical prowess with visionary design in bold ventures such as designing its own mixed-use tower and leading multi-nation infrastructure projects.
- We Put People First
- We Do What is Right
- We Are Better Together
- We Are Driven to Achieve
2025
Carbon Neutrality Target
The company plans to achieve carbon neutrality in its operations by the end of the fiscal year 2025.
32,000
Employees in Sustainable Projects
Over 32,000 employees are working on climate-resilient infrastructure and future-proofing cities.
- Commitment to environmental, social and governance excellence across operations and client projects
- Issued Sustainability‑Linked Loan, tying financing to ESG metrics including Bloomberg GEI and environmental targets
- Publicly reported environmental performance in annual Sustainability Report (e.g., GRI‑aligned metrics)
43% women
Female Representation in Leadership
43% of board and C‑Suite positions are held by women in 2023.
18% pay gap
Global Gender Pay Gap
The global mean unadjusted gender pay gap is 18%.
3% compa-ratio
Gender Pay Gap Improvement
North America base pay compa-ratio gender pay gap improved by 3% in 2023 compared to the prior year.
7% score improvement
Gender-Equality Index
Score improved by 7% in 2023 in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, which has been achieved for the fourth consecutive year.
- Named to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index fourth consecutive year
- Female representation: more than 50% of entry-level staff are women
- 36 Women@Stantec regional employee resource groups active globally
- First globally to link senior credit facility pricing to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index score
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