Senior Civil Engineer - Water Projects

Stantec•Knoxville, TN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Stantec is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer for its Knoxville, Tennessee office to help manage and execute services in east Tennessee and collaborate with teams across the Southeast Region. The role works closely with Business Center Leadership and Account Managers to lead projects in Knoxville and surrounding markets while maintaining hands-on technical responsibilities. As a senior engineer and project manager in Stantec’s Water Business Line, you will lead and contribute to projects of varying sizes and supervise teams executing the work. Projects may support dams, flood protection, power, water resources, and water infrastructure. Work may include calculations, modeling, design, planning, reporting, field work, construction, project management, coordination, and client interaction. The position also offers opportunities to develop staff and help build a multidisciplinary team in Knoxville and the Southeast Region. The successful candidate may contribute to business development, expand their engineering expertise into different sectors, and collaborate with teams across the country on projects that affect communities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a similar discipline.
Licensed Professional Engineer in at least one jurisdiction, with the ability to obtain reciprocity in other jurisdictions as needed.
At least 10 years of experience.
Ability and desire to work with and contribute to a larger team.
Effective communication skills and ability to work on and lead teams.
Ability to communicate and build relationships with clients.
Understanding of client expectations, budgeting, proposal writing, and producing high-quality deliverables.
Ability to efficiently manage projects or provide technical leadership across multiple concurrent projects.
Ability to lead, participate, and collaborate in project teams and engage in creative and critical thought.
Technical expertise in relevant design areas and understanding of design and construction methods.
Strong understanding of project document production phases and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
Strong knowledge of means and methods, materials, and industry standards.
Knowledge of how to interpret and apply design and construction codes.
Strong presentation and interview skills.
Ability to travel 10–20% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership or people-management experience, including project-related work, is highly desirable.
Experience in one or more of the following areas: water resources; dams and levees; water/wastewater infrastructure; geotechnical engineering; structural engineering; or site development.

Responsibilities

Help maintain a strong culture in the Knoxville office that reflects Stantec’s mission and objectives and aligns with Southeast Region goals.
Contribute to multiple projects at the same time in managerial, technical, or support roles.
Help develop project scopes, budgets, and designs for projects of varying sizes.
Support marketing and business development, including positioning for projects, writing technical proposal content, participating in client interviews, and supporting contract negotiations.
Collaborate with Southeast Region offices and teams across business lines and geographies, connecting the Knoxville office with the broader Stantec network.
Serve as technical lead or project manager on projects including planning studies, concept through final designs, and construction administration.
Mentor, coach, empower, and supervise engineers, including setting priorities and establishing work scopes, budgets, and schedules.
Maintain and enhance Stantec’s reputation with clients, approval agencies, and industry professionals.
Stay current on regulatory policies and rule changes and, as appropriate, establish relationships with regulatory officials.
Follow company health, safety, and security guidelines to protect employees, clients, and the public.
Participate in professional organizations, write technical papers, and deliver presentations at conferences and symposia.
Lead or participate in recruiting and hiring, including identifying candidates, reviewing resumes, and interviewing candidates.