Principal Mechanical Engineer - Water

Overview

Lead mechanical design for water infrastructure projects in WA.

Key Responsibilities

• mentoring
• design standards
• technical lead
• engineering design
• coordination meetings
• regulatory submissions

Tasks

-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 goto 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.

Requirements

• chartered engineer
• mechanical engineering
• 8 years
• water corp
• western australia
• professional memberships

What You Bring

-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.

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Benefits

-Employee Assistance Program -Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave. -Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI) -A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables -Learning and Talent Development Programs Including Global programmes, online learning and onthejob learning -Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others -Service Recognition Awards -Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs -Ongoing commitment to professional development through selfstudy, training and seminars, and maintaining your Continual Professional Development (CPD) -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.

About Stantec

-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.

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