Lead Hydraulic Engineer (Buildings)

Lead Hydraulic Engineer (Buildings) - ( 2600008K )

Description

About the role

Shape Sydney's Most Complex Buildings Projects

Stantec's Sydney Buildings team is experiencing significant growth, and we're looking for an experienced Lead Hydraulic Engineer to play a key role in delivering some of Australia's most exciting building projects.

This is an opportunity to combine your technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and client relationship skills while working across a diverse portfolio that includes data centres, healthcare, defence, education, commercial high-rise developments, mixed-use precincts, and major refurbishments.

As a senior member of our Buildings team, you'll lead project delivery from concept through to construction, work closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and help develop the next generation of engineering talent.

If you're passionate about innovative design, enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, and want to influence the future of the built environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Day to day tasks would involve:

• Lead the design and delivery of hydraulic building services systems including water supply, sewerage, stormwater, recycled water, and gas services.

• Manage multiple projects of varying size and complexity while maintaining exceptional technical and commercial outcomes.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, becoming a trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle.

• Prepare and review technical reports, calculations, specifications, design documentation, and tender submissions.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Electrical, Mechanical, Fire, Sustainability, and other Building Services disciplines.

• Conduct site inspections, provide construction-phase support, assess defects, and respond to contractor RFIs.

• Ensure designs comply with relevant Australian Standards, National Construction Code requirements, and client specifications.

• Mentor and develop junior engineers while contributing to a positive, high-performing team culture.

• Support business growth through industry engagement, networking, and identifying opportunities within the NSW market.

To be successful for this role you'll need:

• A degree qualification in Engineering or a related discipline.

• Proven experience in hydraulic building services consulting within the engineering or construction industry.

• Strong technical capability across hydraulic systems design and construction methodologies.

• Demonstrated experience leading projects and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams.

• Design and Building Practitioners (DBP) registration or the ability to obtain accreditation.

• Excellent stakeholder management and client relationship skills.

• Strong commercial awareness and sound decision-making ability.

• The ability to manage competing priorities while delivering high-quality outcomes.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• A passion for mentoring others and contributing to the ongoing success of a collaborative team.

What we offer

At Stantec, you'll be part of a global design consultancy with the agility and culture of a local team. We offer the opportunity to work on challenging and meaningful projects, collaborate with industry-leading specialists, and develop your career within one of the world's most respected engineering consultancies.

You'll enjoy:

• A diverse project portfolio across multiple sectors.

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

• Professional development and career progression opportunities.

• Access to industry-leading technical expertise and global knowledge networks.

• A collaborative and inclusive team culture where your contribution is valued.

• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.

• Mental Health, Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Programs

About Stantec

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

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Qualifications

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Primary Location : Australia-New South Wales-St. Leonards

Organization : BC-3013 Buildings-AU New South Wales

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Jun 24, 2026, 8:27:38 PM

Req ID: 2600008K

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