Senior Mechanical Engineer - Water
Stantec
Lead mechanical engineer for water/wastewater projects in Sydney.
1 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Sydney, AUS
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
staff mentoring
tender development
mechanical design
proposal development
tech expertise
project coordination
- Supervise and mentor junior staff.
- Organise and support the development of tender documents, evaluate tenders and contracts
- Manage all facets of mechanical engineering, determine client requirements, produce calculations, specifications and drawings to ensure technical designs solutions meet expectations.
- Lead and manage proposal development including preparing value propositions, methodologies, fee estimates, risk reviews etc.
- Provide technical expertise in mechanical engineering to meet project need.
- Undertake a range of duties in carrying out and/or managing engineering designs and projects to provide high level technical service to clients.
- Connecting employees across Stantec through our Developing Professionals Group
- Working closely with project managers and/or design managers service project needs through planning coordination, undertaking peer review and deliver the agreed outputs on budget on time and to quality standards.
What you bring
4-8 yrs
mechanical eng
cpeng
leadership
problem solving
clean water
- A minimum of 4 to 8 years mechanical/infrastructure engineering experience in detail and concept design.
- Strong understanding of D&C or alternative delivery projects and or program models.
- Advanced knowledge of clean water and wastewater services and the delivery environment.
- Tertiary Qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent field along with CPEng (or ability to obtain).
- Exceptional leadership abilities including managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.
- Highly developed problem solving and negotiation skills to resolve disputes.
- Professional Registration and Memberships
- Flexible Working Arrangements – Including options to work part time and flexibility to work from home
- Service Recognition Awards
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs including Employee Assistance Program
- Learning and Talent Development Programs and Training
- Purchasing up to four weeks additional leave
- Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI) and Salary Packaging
- Honorarium Spot Bonus Program – Recognition of broader water industry contributions to relevant committees and conferences
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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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