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Stantec Senior Mechanical Project Engineer - Water in SYDNEY, Australia
Senior Mechanical Project Engineer - Water - ( 2300016E )
Description
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.
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.
Our Water Division is experiencing significant growth, presenting the opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer based in our Sydney office. This position is crucial for providing technical expertise and lead technical teams to develop and deliver the most appropriate technical solution for key water and wastewater projects.
About the role:
We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer for our thriving Sydney office. You will be responsible for ensuring construction delivery quality against the design intents, and support in testing, construction monitoring, and commissioning activities for major projects in the advanced water resource recovery space. As a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer, you will plan, program, coordinate and delivery studies, investigation and design work to deliver the agreed outputs on budget, on time and to quality standards. You will also develop strong working relationships with clients by delivering valuable business solutions and understanding the client’s business.
A day in the life of a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer looks like:
Determine client requirements, conduct and manage site surveys and investigations, produce calculations, specifications and drawings to ensure that technical designs provide appropriate solutions
Provide technical expertise in mechanical engineering to meet project needs and support our delivery teams during design and construction
Plan, program and coordinate the specific projects, as lead mechanical engineer (peer review), to deliver the agreed outputs on budget, on time and to quality standards
Lead and manage proposal development including preparing value propositions, methodologies, fee estimates, risk reviews, arrange legal reviews, terms and conditions etc.
Liaise with Project Managers to set and maintain budgets and ensure project managers are informed of the timing, costs and any other pertinent issues
Ability to lead the delivery of projects, and liaise with clients and other stakeholders when necessary
Organise tender documents, evaluate tenders and contracts
Supervise and mentor junior staff in your field of expertise
Qualifications
To be successful for this role you'll present:
Tertiary Qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent field along with CPEng (or ability to obtain).
A minimum of 6 to 8 years mechanical/infrastructure engineering experience with a strong preference in construction (or minimum 10 years without construction experience).
Leadership abilities including managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.
Knowledge of water and wastewater services and the delivery environment.
Highly developed problem solving and negotiation skills to resolve disputes that arise.
Strong understanding of D&C or alternative delivery projects.
Solid report writing with the ability to tell a compelling story.
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, on school holiday term contracts, 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
Connecting employees across Stantec through our Developing Professionals Group
Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs including Employee Assistance Program
Service Recognition Awards
About us
The Stantec community unites approximately 30,000 employees working in over 400 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 through design, construction and commissioning is built on a nearly 200-year history. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work.
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-New South Wales-Sydney
Organization : BC-3002 Water-AU Australia
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Travel : No
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : May 29, 2024, 11:07:31 PM
Req ID: 2300016E
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