Principal Structural Engineer - ( 2600000Y ) **Description** **Principal Structural Engineer** 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. We are looking for a driven individual to step into the exciting and challenging role of Principal Structural engineer based in either our Christchurch, Dunedin or Queenstown offices with the potential of the opportunity to expand to include Team Leader role if desired. We offer challenging infrastructure projects, professional career development, formal and informal training and development, and the opportunities that only a true Global Engineering consultancy can provide. You will join a dynamic team working closely with clients locally and throughout New Zealand, and the wider Asia Pacific region to deliver projects. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional engineer with a proven track record of successfully delivering projects to work collaboratively with our clients and colleagues across Asia Pacific. You will have a chance to work on projects from the initial investigation right through to completion or construction. This opportunity is likely to involve some travel in the South Island. **About you:** You’ll be a CPEng Chartered structural engineer with at least 10 years’ professional experience in the consulting industry including multi-disciplinary design projects. You’ll have experience in water and/or transportation infrastructure projects, ideally including industrial/utility buildings or pump station buildings and water retention structures, or a good understanding of transportation infrastructure projects. **The role in a snapshot will encompass the following** + Planning, management and delivery of detailed structural designs, including senior checks and reviews, across a variety of transportation and water related infrastructure projects. + Technical advice and leadership across the Structural Discipline + Project leadership including design and construct project delivery methods + Technical report writing, including ability to carry out structural assessments, inspections, risk assessment and asset management plans + Construction supervision support as required + Working closely with project teams and project managers to ensure timely and cost-efficient delivery + Mentoring and development of junior team members **What we offer** Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing. + Flexible Working Arrangements including purchasing up to 4 weeks additional leave and provision for school term contracts. + Learning and Talent Development Programs including global programmes, online learning, and on-the-job learning + Mentoring for your own development + Professional Memberships + Health Insurance – Income Continuance Insurance (ICI) – Life Insurance + Service Recognition Awards + Employee Assistance Program **About us** The Stantec community unites approximately 34,000 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. **Qualifications** **About You** CPEng Chartered structural engineer **Primary Location** : New Zealand-Canterbury-Christchurch **Other Locations** : New Zealand-Otago-Dunedin, New Zealand-Otago-Queenstown **Organization** : BC-3101 Water-NZ New Zealand **Employee Status** : Regular **Job Level** : Individual Contributor **Travel** : No **Schedule** : Full-time **Job Posting** : Jan 21, 2026, 7:19:07 PM **Req ID:** 2600000Y 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