Senior Principal Civil Engineer - Remote Eligible

Senior Principal / Principal Civil Engineer

Our Community Development team is seeking a Senior Principal / Principal Civil Engineer to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of iconic infrastructure and land development projects across Melbourne and Geelong regions. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with strong local connections and a passion for delivering projects that positively impact the local community.

As a leader within Community Development, you will be a key contributor to the success of our projects. You'll represent the company externally, building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, while providing clear direction and support to project teams to ensure quality outcomes, financial performance, and team morale.

This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of Victorian projects, including land development, subdivisions, commercial buildings, and public infrastructure - all contributing to the growth and vibrancy of the region.

We offer flexible work arrangements such as work from home, staggered hours, and other options to support work-life balance. Our supportive environment allows you to tailor your career path, with planned investment in your training and development and access to long-term career opportunities.

This role can be based in either Stantec Geelong or Melbourne office.

Day to day tasks would involve:

• Provide advanced technical input, manage risk, and deliver innovative, practical solutions across complex civil engineering projects
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams, mentor junior engineers, and foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Build strong client relationships through proactive communication, quality service delivery, and strategic advocacy on project scope, timelines, and fees.
• Oversee the successful execution of civil engineering projects, ensuring technical quality, budget adherence, and client satisfaction.

To be successful for this role you'll need:

• Civil design and leadership experience that include stormwater, drainage, earthworks, roads, culverts and pavements within land, urban and subdivision projects
• Previous success in delivering large projects, ability to maintain full control and understanding of technical aspects of projects to successfully manage technical risk.
• Ability to deliver and manage stakeholders in a complex environment and being accountable for client satisfaction by supporting the project team.
• Commercial acumen in managing resources and budgets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven experience in time management and organizational skills including the ability to manage resources and delegate tasks effectively.
• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering
• CPEng and/or RPEQ accreditation (mandatory)

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

• Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.
• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
• Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
• Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
• A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables
• Professional Memberships
• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
• Service Recognition Awards
• Employee Assistance Program

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 30,000 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. 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.

How to apply

If this position is of interest, submit your application online. Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.