Project Engineer - Civil/Water Engineering

Stantec•Memphis, TN

About The Position

Stantec’s Water practice is seeking an experienced Project Manager/Engineer to join its team in Memphis, Tennessee. The role focuses on leading and supporting small to mid-sized municipal water and wastewater projects across Memphis and the surrounding region. It offers opportunities to take greater ownership of project delivery while drawing on Stantec’s regional network of water professionals and technical resources. The position may suit professionals moving into project leadership as well as experienced practitioners seeking focused project work, mentoring opportunities, meaningful client interaction, and greater flexibility. The Project Manager/Engineer manages projects from initial scope through final delivery, including schedules, budgets, technical work, and client communication. Work may involve water and wastewater treatment, distribution and collection systems, pump stations, and related municipal infrastructure. The role also includes coordinating multidisciplinary teams, preparing or reviewing technical deliverables, supporting client development and proposals, mentoring developing engineers, and maintaining Stantec’s standards for technical quality, client service, safety, and professional excellence.

Requirements

Experience with municipal water and/or wastewater projects.
Project or task management experience and an interest in leading projects independently.
Knowledge of water treatment, wastewater treatment, water distribution, and/or wastewater collection systems.
Ability to develop and manage scopes, budgets, schedules, and project deliverables.
Strong communication and client-service skills.
Ability to coordinate effectively with engineers, designers, technical specialists, clients, and regulatory agencies.
Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations, permitting requirements, and engineering standards.
Strong technical writing, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple assignments while maintaining quality and responsiveness.
Collaborative approach and willingness to mentor and share knowledge with team members.
Ability to travel as needed for project and client requirements.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Water Resources, Biological Systems Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
Progressive experience in water/wastewater engineering, project delivery, or project management.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure, particularly registration in Tennessee or the ability to obtain Tennessee registration through reciprocity.
Previous project-management experience; candidates who have led significant project tasks and are ready for greater project ownership are also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Manage small to mid-sized municipal water and wastewater projects from initial scope through final delivery.
Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, task orders, and deliverables.
Serve as a client point of contact and develop long-term relationships by understanding clients’ infrastructure needs.
Coordinate engineers, designers, technical specialists, and other disciplines to deliver practical, high-quality solutions.
Provide technical leadership in water treatment, wastewater treatment, water distribution, collection systems, pump stations, and related municipal infrastructure.
Prepare or review design calculations, technical reports, construction drawings, specifications, and other project deliverables.
Manage project budgets, staffing needs, schedules, invoicing, and overall project performance.
Collaborate with Stantec’s broader Water team and draw on specialized expertise and resources as needed.
Participate in proposals, interviews, and client-development activities appropriate to the role, experience, and interests.
Mentor and support developing engineers and share technical and project-management experience.
Take on increasing responsibility for project leadership, client relationships, and larger assignments as career interests develop.
Provide focused project delivery, technical guidance, mentoring, and client support, including for smaller projects.
Maintain Stantec’s standards for technical quality, client service, safety, and professional excellence.
Travel as needed based on project and client requirements.