Senior Water & Wastewater Network Engineer - ( 260000E8 )
Description
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.
We are seeking a motivated Senior Water and Wastewater Network Engineer to join our high performing Water Division and assist in delivering of our water and wastewater infrastructure projects based in our Brisbane office. Our projects are varied and diverse and span the lifecycle of project delivery from planning through to feasibility studies and the detailed design of packages for construction.
About the Role
Our Water Group is growing, and we have some terrific opportunities for a talented Senior Water and Wastewater Network Engineer who is experienced in delivering water and wastewater infrastructure solutions. Key to this role is bringing some direct experience working in network operations including experience in developing and delivering operational intervention plans, contingency plans, shut planning, and flow control plans. In this position you will play an integral role ensuring the network operational needs of our clients are met through our design processes and the network operational risks are appropriately managed. The Network Engineer role will provide a network operational interface on our projects and will aim to develop network operational awareness and upskilling for a group of planning and design professionals that ‘design with community in mind'. In this role you will help Stantec deliver program and project excellence for our water business clients in both metropolitan, regional, and remote contexts. We have a healthy workload focused on water supply and sewerage schemes with key water authorities in Queensland. You will join a dynamic and skilled team that works on water and wastewater infrastructure projects, not only locally, but across the APAC region.
As a Senior Water and Wastewater Network Engineer in our Water business, you will provide professional engineering skills and leadership for water and wastewater infrastructure projects through the following:
Lead and develop a small team to support project delivery approvals with our clients in relation to network operational interventions and risk management.
Lead, review and develop operational intervention plans, network re-supply plans, water network shut plans, sewer network flow control plans, and network risk assessments,
Strong communication, presentation and client engagement skills
Working closely with the network operational teams of our clients and with our construction partners.
Experience in managing and technically leading projects and project teams.
Working well within multi-disciplined teams with a delivery focus.
Report writing and presentation development for communication of outcomes to stakeholders. Produce technical outputs that conform to the project scope through strong report writing, presentation development and communication skills.
Experience using GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap and QGIS Software.
Support the team in development and expansion of the Company’s capability in the fields of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including obtaining new clients and/or new work from existing clients.
Support the development of other team members through technical advice and guidance.
Contribute to the team in proposal and bid development to support business development activities, including preparing proposal material as required.
What sets you apart
Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering or related suitable professional qualification.
Relevant professional experience in consulting or engineering within the water industry Between 5 and 10 years of experience is desired. We would also like to hear from you if you are a more senior engineer believing Stantec is the place to further your career.
Desired previous experience in water supply and sewerage network operations.
Experience using GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap and QGIS Software
Desired experience with dealing with a range of clients and stakeholders including local authorities, government bodies and commercial companies.
Please also apply should you have specific experience with either water or wastewater networks and you do not currently have experience working on both types of networks.
What powers your success at Stantec
Along with an attractive salary, healthy and vibrant culture, we offer many benefits to ensure your professional development and wellbeing.
Flexible Working Arrangements – Including options to work part time and flexibility to work from home
Learning and Talent Development Programs and Training
Purchasing up to four weeks additional leave
Professional Registration and Memberships
Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI) and Salary Packaging
Honorarium Spot Bonus Program – Recognition of broader water industry contributions to relevant committees and conferences
Employee Resource Groups such as Women@Stantec and Pride@Stantec
Connecting employees across Stantec through our Developing Professionals Group
Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs including Employee Assistance Program
Service Recognition Awards
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
Please submit your most recent CV outlining your experience relevant to this role by following the ‘apply’ link.
No Agency CV’s will be accepted.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering or related suitable professional qualification.
Primary Location : Australia-Queensland-South Brisbane
Organization : BC-3002 Water-AU Australia
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Travel : No
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Aug 18, 2026, 5:01:34 PM
Req ID: 260000E8
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