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Principal Structural Engineer
Principal Structural Engineer-July 2024
South Brisbane
Jul 14, 2025
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About Principal Structural Engineer

  Principal Structural Engineer - ( 2400009V )

  Description

  We are seeking an Associate / Principal Structural Engineer to join the Buildings team in our South Brisbane office. The role will be suitable for a structural design expert experienced in building projects. We are currently working on a wide range of health care, commercial, retail, defence, industrial and educational building projects.

  In this role, you will be a technical and business leader within the structural section and will be able to influence the design and project delivery of all projects assigned to you. You will be able to work independently on a wide range of projects with an ability to manage workload on several projects at different stages of completion. In this role, apart from utilising your technical expertise, you will be client facing, involved in developing new business, networking, and managing stakeholders.

  Stantec has a strong culture of empowering individuals to take on greater responsibility for career development. This role allows you to develop personally and professionally and forge a challenging and rewarding career path, in a successful global consulting organisation.

  Our Structural team within Buildings in Brisbane consists of Engineers, Designers, BIM Modelers, Grads and Undergrads.

  Main responsibilities of the role are to:

  Undertake Structural engineering assessment and calculations for the detailed structural design of Buildings

  Assist Structural Team in successfully completing projects, with focus on program, documentation, profitability, technical aspects, risk management and overall Client satisfaction

  Provide technical competence in the planning and design of complex projects

  Correspond with a range of clients and stakeholders including local authorities, government bodies and commercial companies

  Prioritise workloads whilst ensuring our clients’ needs are met whilst maintaining strong and trusting working relationships with your colleague's both locally and across the international Stantec team.

  Work closely and develop trusted relationships with other project stakeholders, internal and external to achieve efficient and cost-effective solutions with a high-quality outcome

  Demonstrate a high degree of technical knowledge, providing oversight and supervision to ensure successful project delivery

  Represent Stantec externally to Clients, playing a senior and active role in managing these relationships

  Skills & Experience

  Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering

  Demonstrated structural design experience of Buildings, ideally in engineering consultancy.

  Thorough knowledge of the Building Code of Australia and relevant Australian Standards

  Structural software knowledge of RAM Concept and ETABS (essential)

  Knowledge of building stability analysis and corresponding detailing

  Business development, client and stakeholder management experience

  Knowledge and capability across post-tensioned and reinforced concrete, steel and masonry

  Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  Problem solving mindset with strong interpersonal skills

  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 approximately 28,000 employees working in over 400 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.

  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.

  We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

  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, please apply via the link below.

  Qualifications

  Hold an Engineering Degree majoring in Structural Engineering

  Primary Location : Australia-Queensland-South Brisbane

  Work Locations :

  Brisbane Merivale St QLD

  Organization : BC-3010 Buildings-AU Queensland

  Employee Status : Regular

  Job Level : Individual Contributor

  Travel : No

  Schedule : Full-time

  Job Posting : Jan 19, 2024, 12:22:07 AM

  Req ID: 2400009V

  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

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