Senior Principal Civil Engineer

Overview

Senior Principal Civil Engineer - E8

Communities are fundamental.

At Stantec, we design with community in mind.

We care about the communities we serve and work as designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers to balance community, creativity, and client relationships, delivering projects that improve quality of life worldwide.

We are seeking a Senior Principal Civil Engineer to join our water team based in one of our nationwide locations.

This role supports projects across New Zealand and Australia, offering exciting projects, a strong culture, career development, and work / life balance.

This role provides opportunities to work on large-scale projects from initial investigation through to design and construction completion, with technical support from our design resources in New Zealand and the wider Asia Pacific region.

Key Responsibilities

Project Technical Lead on a variety of projects to ensure the team delivers on outputs on budget, on time, and to quality standards.

Collaborate with key clients, understand their needs, and influence outcomes for successful project delivery.

Support the technical development of team members and ensure ongoing skill growth.

Maintain ongoing client liaison to meet expectations and address concerns appropriately.

Identify objectives of new and existing clients to undertake effective business development and opportunities for Stantec.

Produce quality project outputs, monitor scope changes, and ensure design work is resourced, reviewed, and programmed.

Prepare cost estimates for project design and construction.

Contribute to proposals and bid development to support business development activities, including preparing proposal material and working with the delivery contractor.

What You Will Bring

Preferred candidates will have proven technical experience in water engineering projects, including water and wastewater projects.

Experience with a range of clients and stakeholders (local authorities, government bodies, and commercial companies) is valued.

Strong self-management skills are essential, with the ability to prioritise workloads while maintaining strong client and colleague relationships across local and broader Stantec teams.

You will be a confident communicator with an engineering tertiary qualification and 20 or more years of experience, capable of developing internal and external client relationships, delivering projects, and overseeing technical delivery, including client and stakeholder consultation when required.

What We Offer

Flexible Working Arrangements including up to 4 weeks additional leave and school term contract options.

Learning and Talent Development Programs including global programs, online learning, and on-the-job learning.

Mentoring for your development.

Professional memberships.

Health Insurance – Income Protection Insurance – Life Insurance.

Service Recognition Awards.

Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs.

Employee Assistance Program.

About Us

The Stantec community unites approximately 31,000 employees in over 450 locations across six continents.

We collaborate across disciplines to bring water, transport and infrastructure projects to life.

Our work spans from initial concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning, built on a nearly 200-year history.

We seek to make lasting connections with the people and places where we live and work.

How To Apply

Please apply directly online.

No agency assistance required.

Qualifications

Primary Location : New Zealand-Auckland-Auckland

Other Locations : New Zealand-Waikato-Hamilton, New Zealand-Nelson-Nelson, New Zealand-Canterbury-Christchurch, New Zealand-Tauranga-Tauranga, New Zealand-Otago-Dunedin, New Zealand-Wellington-Wellington

Organization : BC-3101 Water-NZ New Zealand

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Aug 24, 2025, 5 : 27 : 40 PM

Req ID : E8

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We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment.

Stantec complies 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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