Principal Mechanical Engineer

**19938BR**

**Requisition Number**:
19938BR
**Description**:
Your opportunity to join Stantec’s winning team

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.

Your opportunity to Strengthen and Grow Stantec’s Mechanical Discipline.
- \tWe are looking for a driven individual to strengthen and grow our Mechanical Discipline across New Zealand.
- \tYou can be based in any of our key vibrant offices, and we promote flexible working.
- \tYou will be part of a nationwide team working closely with our local clients to deliver projects whilst enjoying the opportunities to work on projects throughout the Country.
- \tThis is an exciting opportunity for a professional engineer with a proven track record of successfully delivering projects and working collaboratively with our clients and colleagues in remote offices. You will join a team that works on Water infrastructure projects, not only locally, but across New Zealand and the wider Asia Pacific region.
- \tYou will work alongside our Senior leaders and Principal Engineers to support and grow the business whilst ensuring your own development is second to none.

What you need to bring
- \tYou will have proven experience in leading project teams to deliver complex water or wastewater treatment plant designs in traditional and design build environments.
- \tYou will be a people person, with exceptional communication skills and the technical understanding in your discipline.
- \tYou will have proven experience in leading diverse teams and managing resources.
- \tYou will have an understanding of 3D Design software requirements.
- \tYou will be experienced dealing with a range of clients and stakeholders including local authorities, government bodies and commercial companies.
- \tIn this exciting position, your own self-management skills will be as important as your technical and project management 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 team.
- \tYou will have strong client facing skills and experience.
- \tYou will be able to work with remote teams to deliver projects to local clients.
- \tKey requirements are a BE Mechanical or equivalent, plus ideally a minimum of 10 years relevant professional experience in the consulting or engineering industry.
- \tCPEng or equivalent would be favourable but not essential.

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.
- \tFlexible Working Arrangements including purchasing up to 4 weeks additional leave and provision for school term contracts, part time and job sharing
- \tLearning and Talent Development Programs including global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
- \tMentoring for your own development
- \tProfessional Memberships
- \tHealth Insurance - Income Continuance Insurance (ICI) - Life Insurance
- \tService Recognition Awards
- \tEmployee Assistance Program

How to apply

**Title**:
Principal Mechanical Engineer

**Qualifications**:
BE Mechanical or equivalent, plus ideally a minimum of 10 years relevant professional experience in the consulting or engineering industry

**Employment Type**: Full-Time

**Job Type**: Regular

**Job Category**: Mechanical Engineering

**About Stantec**:
We’re active members of the communities we serve. That’s why at Stantec we always design with community in mind. We believe growing a great design company happens from the inside out. We look for people who are drawn to use every talent they possess, plus creativity, determination and a drive to do the extraordinary.

The Stantec community unites approximately 22,000 employees working in over 400 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring projects to life. Our work as architects, engineers, and consultants from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a solid history of success. 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. Redefine your personal best. Join us

**Location**:
New Zealand-Auckland, New Zealand-Christchurch, New Zealand-Dunedin, New Zealand-Hamilton, New Zealand-Nelson, New Zealand-Palmerston North, New Zealand-Tauranga, New Zealand-Wellington

**Country**:
New Zealand

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