Senior Principal Civil Engineer

Join or sign in to find your next jobJoin to apply for the Senior Principal Civil Engineer role at Stantec1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Senior Principal Civil Engineer role at StantecGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Senior Principal Civil Engineer - ( E8 )DescriptionCommunities 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.About The RoleWe are seeking a Senior Principal Civil Engineer to join our winning water team based in one of our many locations nationwide.

Our team continues to win and deliver some of the most iconic projects, with this opportunity specifically delivering projects across both New Zealand and Australia.

If you are looking to join a company that offers the perfect mix between exciting projects, great culture, career development and work / life balance then look no further.This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with a proven track record of successfully delivering projects and working collaboratively with our clients and colleagues in other offices.

You will have a chance to work on exciting large scale projects from the initial investigation right through to design and completion of construction.

You will have the technical support of our extensive design resources based in New Zealand and the wider Asia Pacific area).

Key Aspects Of The Roll Will BeProject Technical Lead on a variety of projects to ensure the team delivers on Project agreed outputs on budget, on time and to quality standards.Working closely with key clients, understanding their needs and problems they face, able to get in front of projects and influence outcomes for successful team outcomes.Work with team members to ensure their technical development is ongoing.Liaise continually with our clients to ensure that their expectations are met and that any concerns are heard and addressed appropriately.Clearly understand the objectives of new and existing clients in order to undertake effective business development and identification of opportunities for Stantec.Produce quality project outputs, ensuring scope changes are closely monitored and design work is adequately resourced, reviewed and programmed.Prepare cost estimates for project design and construction.Contribute to proposal and bid development to support business development activities, including preparing proposal material as required and working with the delivery contractor.What You Will BringOur preferred candidate for this role will have proven technical experience in water engineering projects encompassing water & wastewater projects.

You will be experienced dealing with a range of clients and stakeholders including local authorities, government bodies and commercial companies.Your own self-management skills will be as important as your technical and project delivery ones.

You will need to be able to prioritise workloads whilst maintaining strong and trusting working relationships with our clients' and colleague's both locally and across the broader Stantec business.You'll be a confident communicator with an engineering tertiary qualification with 20 or more years' experience, who is able to develop strong internal and external client relationships, carry out all aspects of project delivery and oversight of technical delivery, including client and stakeholder consultation and negotiation when required.What We OfferAlong with a competitive salary, we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development and wellbeing are ongoing.Flexible Working Arrangements including purchasing up to 4 weeks additional leave and provision for school term contractsLearning and Talent Development Programs including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learningMentoring for your own developmentProfessional membershipsHealth Insurance – Income Protection Insurance – Life InsuranceService Recognition AwardsMental Health and Wellbeing ProgramsEmployee Assistance ProgramAbout UsThe Stantec community unites approximately 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents.

We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring water, transport 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.How To ApplyPlease apply directly online, no agency assistance required.QualificationsPrimary Location : New Zealand-Auckland-AucklandOther Locations : New Zealand-Waikato-Hamilton, New Zealand-Nelson-Nelson, New Zealand-Canterbury-Christchurch, New Zealand-Tauranga-Tauranga, New Zealand-Otago-Dunedin, New Zealand-Wellington-WellingtonOrganization : BC-3101 Water-NZ New ZealandEmployee Status : RegularJob Level : Individual ContributorTravel : NoSchedule : Full-timeJob Posting : Jul 20, 2025, 8 : 53 : 04 PMReq ID : E8#additionalStantec 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.

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