Principal Asset Management Engineer - ( 2600003P )
Description
About the role
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 to make sure the best people sit around the table. 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.
Our Asset Strategies Group is growing, and as such we are seeking a talented Principal Asset Management Engineer to join our Water team based in Melbourne.
In this position you will play an integral role amongst a diverse group of highly skilled professionals that ‘provide advisory services with community in mind’ to deliver asset management excellence for our clients. You will join a dynamic and skilled group of asset management practitioners that work on strategic, tactical and operational advisory projects, not only locally, but across the APAC region.
As a Principal Asset Management Engineer, your duties will include:
Development of strategic artefacts, such as policies, strategies, objectives and levels of service
Financial management and lifecycle cost modelling
Reliability, Availability and Maintainability services
Tactical asset management planning, across renewal programs and operations and maintenance programs, documented in asset management plans
Data collection and analysis, including site inspections and occasional travel to client locations
Managing existing client relationships while seeking new business opportunities
Research and investigation to determine commercial solutions for clients
Project management and delivery, ensuring work is of a technically high standard and within time and budget constraints
Preparation of work plans and resource schedules for projects
Make independent decisions and provide guidance and coaching of developing asset management personnel
Qualifications
So, what do you need to bring to take your career to the next level?
Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or other relevant discipline, coupled with a dual qualification in Business Management, Finance or Economics will be highly regarded
Extensive experience working within or consulting to the water sector, or similar public infrastructure service delivery authorities
Demonstrated experience in infrastructure advisory services in the discipline of asset management and/or reliability engineering services
Well-developed analysis and problem solving skills
High-level report writing skills
Well-developed communication and negotiation skills
Research skills and the ability to interact and deliver technical information to clients
Have full Australian Working rights.
So, what do we offer to enable your next career step?
With an attractive salary and vibrant culture, we offer many benefits to ensure your professional development and wellbeing.
Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements – Including options to work part time, and to work from home and/or remotely
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
Employee Resource Groups such as Women@Stantec and Pride@Stantec, with the aim to achieve a genuinely inclusive and diverse workforce
Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs including Employee Assistance Program
Service Recognition Awards
Over and above these core benefits offered to our staff, we offer a genuinely collaborative work environment where our group of asset management professionals integrate into client businesses to provide planning and advisory services that make a positive difference to the community.
About us
The Stantec community unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across sectors and industries to bring water, transport, energy, architecture, and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning and advisory, through design, construction and commissioning is built on a nearly 200-year history.
It's our people that sets us apart… and we hope that includes you!
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.
Primary Location : Australia-Victoria-Melbourne
Organization : BC-3002 Water-AU Australia
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Travel : No
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Feb 26, 2026, 9:40:56 PM
Req ID: 2600003P
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