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Calling all dreamers doers and game-changers!

Stantec are seeking talented Graduates to join our Water Team based in Queensland (Brisbane and Gold Coast offices). If shaping the future of the water sector and delivering meaningful work for communities are things you are passionate about, you should start your professional career journey with us!

As one of the world’s top design firms and a global leader in the water infrastructure sector, our multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists and qualified professionals have a long-proven record of developing, designing, and implementing innovative water and wastewater solutions across a diverse range of exciting local, national, and international projects. We have some of the world’s best designers, engineers, scientists, technicians, and project managers who work together to deliver award-winning, integrated design and engineering solutions for our clients.

How can you contribute?

As a member of our global community of driven, passionate, and smart professionals, you will have a chance to be part of the conversation, as you work on some of the largest, most challenging, and iconic projects across Queensland, and Australia. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the planning, modelling, engineering design and delivery of some of the most exciting water projects across the following sectors:

• Water resources - Flood modelling, stormwater design and source assessments.
• Dams and Hydropower – Large water storage and pumped hydropower projects.
• Conveyance – Potable water, wastewater and recycled water pipelines, pumping stations and water storage structures.
• Treatment – Water, wastewater, biosolids and odour treatment.

We are seeking graduates with a demonstrated interest in any of the following areas to be part of the long-term growth of our water business:

• Civil engineering
• Mechanical engineering
• Structural engineering
• Electrical and controls engineering
• Environmental engineering
• Process and chemical engineering
• Engineering geology and geotechnical engineering
• Strategic water supply and wastewater planning
• Water supply and wastewater hydraulic modelling
• GIS, data analysis, mathematics, and statistics
• Asset management
• Business and infrastructure advisory

About You

You will be committed to improving the world we live in, seizing the environmental challenges that we all face and coming up with solutions that will benefit generations to come. As a graduate you will be driven to achieve, have demonstrated personal leadership qualities and thrive in an environment where you are challenged and expected to learn, grow, and drive the future of our client service, technical delivery, and project outcomes.

These full-time positions would suit students currently completing the final year of their degree or recent graduates with 1-2 years of experience with a demonstrated interest in water and wastewater engineering, planning, or modelling. Like us, you will share a passion for a better water future and a willingness to develop a career as a water and wastewater professional.

As a graduate at Stantec, you will have many opportunities available to you, including:

• Inclusion in an accredited 2-year world-class graduate development program
• Access to a global developing professionals’ network.
• Access to global industry leaders.
• Ability to work on projects across geographies.
• Take your skills overseas via a young professional’s exchange.
• Enjoy flexible working environments and excellent employee benefits.
• Get exposed to unique mentoring, technical support, and encouragement.

With us, not only will you work as part of an inclusive, collaborative, and diverse team, but also be able to develop your skills and knowledge in designing the future of engineering and shape your own career along the journey.

Beginning your career in engineering with Stantec could not be easier! As an award-winning firm and an Engineers Australia Partner, we'll assist you along the path to charters. You'll have the chance to work on leading-edge projects, fully supported by our comprehensive graduate development program.

How to apply:

Submit your most recent CV and a cover letter - outlining your interest in working in the water and wastewater industry, your academic transcript, and any relevant work experience/studies in this area that you may have. To be eligible to apply you must meet the requirements for working in Australia.