Senior Project Technical Lead - Water/Wastewater

Stantec Inc. • Burlington, NC

54d

About The Position

Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they're facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we're helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world's most precious resource. Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U. Your Opportunity We are looking for a talented Water/Wastewater Senior Project Technical Lead, that wants to be part of a purpose-driven organization that's focused on helping our clients, colleagues and communities thrive. Our people are Stantec's most valuable resource, and in joining our team you will be able to leverage your career experience and expertise in pumping stations, water treatment and wastewater treatment infrastructure within a culture that values inclusion, celebrates shared success, and applauds ambition. Stantec is at the forefront of the water industry, delivering thousands of projects for hundreds of communities globally. Our purpose is to conceive and develop the most impactful water projects that improve the health, quality of life and sustainability of the communities we live in and serve. We are always looking at what's next in the industry and bring innovative approaches to even the most complex projects. Stantec is working with multiple utilities to develop innovative, sustainable, and efficient solutions to their needs.  Want to work with great clients on impactful projects alongside some of the industry's top changemakers? Join our growing team and apply today

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil/Environmental Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Or the combination of education and experience to qualify for licensure within one year of hire
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in water infrastructure design projects
• Must have good driving record and valid driver's license
• Skilled leader and team player capable of building relationships both internally and externally
• Skilled communicator in both oral and written communications
• Skilled at building consensus and cooperation with staff at all skill levels
• Skilled at inspiring, motivating and holding team accountable for delivery of innovative design solutions.
• Experienced in the design of water treatment plants and wastewater treatment plants.
• Experienced in the design of wastewater lift stations and potable water pumping stations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Technical Lead and Engineer of Record for water infrastructure projects with responsibility for reviewing and sealing of projects
• Provide technical leadership for projects in the US Northeast and occasionally for projects in other parts of the country, performing a variety of tasks to plan, execute and deliver the completed project
• Plan, organize, and manage the production of project deliverables to ensure on time delivery, technical quality and within budget
• Support project managers with technical evidenced proposals as project issues arise with clients, contractors, equipment suppliers/vendors or reviewing agencies.
• Execute multiple concurrent projects efficiently
• Perform, design calculations, write engineering reports, and select design criteria.
• Conduct alternative analyses to support business case evaluations for project decisions.
• Effectively apply industry standards as well as client standards and requirements.
• Work with project teams to coordinate permits for projects, which may require meetings with clients, contractors, utility companies, and reviewing and permitting governmental agencies.
• Mentor developing professionals to guide their career development objectives.
• Review team's work and provide technical guidance on design approaches and challenges.
• Perform on technically complex projects and act as a technical resource by providing guidance to other team members.
• Recognize when technical problems develop and initiate guidance for corrective actions
• Conduct work in a safe manner and promote health and safety within the office and outside of the office while visiting clients and job sites.
• Assist the Business Center Practice Leader with developing technical approaches for Statements of Qualifications and Proposals and assist with preparing the technical aspects for project interviews conducted by clients.
• Develop positive relationships with clients, earn their confidence and become their trusted adviser
• Participate in local and national professional associations. Actively participate by seeking leadership roles in the organization and presenting at conferences

Benefits

• Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave.
• Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year.
• In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
• Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees