Mechanical Engineer

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

• Category: Mechanical Engineering

Description

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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, H20 U.

Our Water group has secured multiple long term framework contracts with key water authority clients across Australia and locally in WA. We are now seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our growing WA team.

In this role, you’ll support the delivery of mechanical design and documentation for water infrastructure projects, helping ensure they meet client expectations and technical standards. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, you’ll assist with calculations, specifications, and drawings, and contribute to project coordination across disciplines. You’ll also help prepare proposals, attend meetings, and support contract administration tasks. Our projects include water and wastewater systems, treatment facilities, and mechanical infrastructure that helps communities across Western Australia grow and thrive.

At Stantec, we believe in empowering our people. You’ll be supported in your professional growth and given opportunities to take ownership of your work, build strong client relationships, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

As a Mechanical Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Deliver mechanical engineering designs including drawings, calculations, reports, and specifications to support multidisciplinary projects.

• Use industry-standard and proprietary software to analyze and design mechanical system components with precision.

• Assist in selecting mechanical systems and materials and contribute to the development of specifications and visual design formats.

• Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to ensure design compatibility and effective project coordination.

• Prepare mechanical engineering documents by developing engineering specifications, plans and schedules.

Qualifications

To be successful for this role you'll need:

• A bachelor's degree in engineering with an emphasis in Mechanical Engineering.

• Minimum 3 years working experience in consulting field and/or recognized as a Mechanical Engineer in your current role.

• Experience working in the local Western Australia market would be an advantage

• In depth knowledge of the Water Corp design standards, previous project examples would be favorable

• Strong technical expertise and ability to produce accurate design documentation.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Proven experience in time management and organizational skills including the ability to manage resources and delegate tasks effectively.

• Ongoing commitment to professional development through self-study, training and seminars, and maintaining your Continual Professional Development (CPD)

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 programmed, 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 over 34,000 employees working in over 450 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, submit your application online.

Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.

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

Stantec does not request money transfers or application fees in the recruitment process. If you are a recipient of this type of offer or solicitation, you should assume that such individuals and organizations are not making legitimate offers of employment. Please note all legitimate open positions with Stantec can be found on our website. If you have any further questions or concerns on this topic, please Contact Us.

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.

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Company

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Stantec

Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before.  

We are a global leader in sustainable architecture, engineering, and environmental consulting. ​

Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes, the energy transition, and more. ​

Today’s communities transcend geographic borders. At Stantec, community means everyone with an interest in the work that we do—from our project teams and industry colleagues to our clients and the people our work impacts. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. ​

We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.​

Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN.