Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Senior Mechanical Engineer - ( 260000DF )

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Description

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Stantec's Water team in Australia has an impressive portfolio of successful major projects that are already positively impacting our communities across the country. We know that finding solutions to our water issues is critical, and so our diverse network of 400 water specialists in Australia collaborate across business lines and geographies to ensure the best outcomes are achieved. With exciting projects in the pipeline, we are looking to expand our teams and seek the change-makers, innovators, leaders and collaborators to join us. How will you impact Australia's water solutions? Grow with us! H2O+U.

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A day in the life of a Senior Mechanical Engineer could look like:

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• Shape project outcomes – work with and small lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver work packages from early project development through to design, construction and commissioning.
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• Deliver mechanical designs – lead and execute engineering designs, ensuring high quality technical outcomes for clients.
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• Own the technical detail – develop calculations, specifications, and drawings that meet project and client expectations.
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• Be the technical expert – provide specialist advice across mechanical engineering disciplines.
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• Partner with project leaders – support planning, coordination, peer review, and delivery to scope, budget, and quality.
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• Lead proposals – shape methodologies, value propositions, fee estimates, and risk reviews.
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• Support procurement – prepare tender documents and evaluate bids.
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• Mentor emerging talent – guide junior engineers and foster a collaborative learning environment.
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To Be Successful For This Role You'll Present

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• Tertiary Qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent field with CPEng (or ability to obtain).
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• A minimum of 4 – 8 years' mechanical or infrastructure engineering experience including detailed and conceptual design.
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• Exceptional leadership abilities including managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.
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• Strong teamwork, including working within multidisciplinary projects and leading small teams to delivery work packages
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• Advanced knowledge of clean water and wastewater services and the delivery environment.
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• Highly developed problem solving and negotiation skills to resolve disputes.
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• Strong understanding of D&C or alternative delivery projects and or program models.
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Offerings To Enable Your Next Career Step

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Along with an attractive salary, healthy and vibrant culture, we offer many benefits to ensure your professional development and wellbeing.

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• Flexible Working Arrangements – Including options to work part time and flexibility to work from home
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• Learning and Talent Development Programs and Training
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• Purchasing up to four weeks additional leave
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• Professional Registration and Memberships
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• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI) and Salary Packaging
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• Honarium Spot Bonus Program - Recogniition of broader watre industry contributions to relevant committees and conferences
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• Employee Resource Groups such as Women@Stantec and Pride@Stantec
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• Connecting employees across Stantec through our Developing Professionals Group
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• Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs including Employee Assistance Program
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• Service Recognition Awards
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About Stantec

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The Stantec community unites over 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.

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Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

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Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.

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We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

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Culture

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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.

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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.

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Qualifications

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• Tertiary Qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent field with CPEng (or ability to obtain).
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• A minimum of 4 – 8 years' mechanical or infrastructure engineering experience including detailed and conceptual design.
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• Exceptional leadership abilities including managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.
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• Strong teamwork, including working within multidisciplinary projects and leading small teams to delivery work packages
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• Advanced knowledge of clean water and wastewater services and the delivery environment.
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• Highly developed problem solving and negotiation skills to resolve disputes.
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• Strong understanding of D&C or alternative delivery projects and or program models.
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Primary Location : Australia-Queensland-South Brisbane

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Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans