Principal Mechanical Engineer - Remote Eligible

Principal Mechanical Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Principal or Associate level Mechanical Engineer to join our Sydney Buildings team. This is a key leadership role that blends technical excellence with strategic business development, client engagement, and project delivery. As a senior member of our multi-disciplinary team, you will play a pivotal role in driving project success, expanding client relationships, and identifying new business opportunities across a diverse portfolio of building projects. Your ability to lead from the front—both technically and commercially—will be key to your success. Bring your technical leadership to a role with a growth focus.

Lead client-facing project delivery, ensuring high-quality outcomes and strong stakeholder satisfaction.

Drive business development initiatives, identifying and pursuing new project opportunities and nurturing long-term client partnerships.

Manage internal design teams and oversee engineering assessments across complex, multi-client projects.

Represent Stantec in industry forums, client presentations, and strategic meetings to enhance our market presence.

Deliver technically sound and innovative designs, reports, and specifications across sectors including health, defense, high-rise, industrial, and education.

Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Proven experience in a design consultancy environment, with a strong track record of client engagement and project leadership.

Engineering Degree-qualified or CIBSE / Engineers Australia recognized qualifications.

Hold CPEng or NER and DBPA registrations.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects at varying stages of delivery.

Strong technical knowledge in building services design.

A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a passion for building client relationships and growing business pipelines.

Excellent communication and presentation skills.

A collaborative, can-do attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

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

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.

Professional Memberships.

Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI).

Mental Health, Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Programs.

Service Recognition Awards.

If this position is of interest, please apply via the link below. Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.

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

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