Senior Water Treatment Engineer

Stantec•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

Stantec is seeking a senior process engineer to work on landmark water projects throughout the Western United States. The role is part of the Water business and involves collaborating with internal teams and external clients, professional organizations, regulatory agencies, subconsultants, and other firms. Stantec describes its work environment as flexible, with remote work as appropriate. The engineer manages technical tasks for water treatment facility projects, including design, calculations, specifications, and technical reports. The role also coordinates client and approval-authority deliverables, supports project communications and presentations, coordinates with other disciplines, and contributes to contract administration, quality assurance, and quality control. The position may also support business development and professional organizations through proposal writing, client interviews, technical papers, and presentations. The work typically takes place in an office using computers, with field work that may involve exposure to the elements, including inclement weather.

Requirements

Minimum bachelor's degree or equivalent in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil/Environmental Engineering from an accredited institution.
Minimum 10 years of experience in the water/wastewater industry.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required.
Demonstrated efficient task management and technical execution across multiple concurrent projects.
Broad general understanding of relevant municipal engineering, hydraulics, and process mechanical systems design, including materials and industry standards.
General understanding of construction means and methods and their potential disturbance impacts on project sites.
Knowledge of, and ability to interpret and apply, design and construction codes.
Strong understanding of project document production phases and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to work cooperatively and efficiently within a team.
Ability to make sound, defensible business decisions and identify, assess, evaluate, and solve complex problems.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of Revit.

Responsibilities

Manage project technical tasks, including design work, calculations, specifications, and technical reports for water treatment facility projects.
Coordinate design and report deliverable packages for submission to clients and approval authorities.
Coordinate with the Project Manager and attend meetings with clients, team members, and subconsultants.
Assist with engineering project documents, client presentations, and communication related to project deliverables.
Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure compatibility with the design intent.
Prepare engineering and contract documents, including construction specifications, plans, and schedules.
Evaluate, select, specify, and engineer process mechanical systems or products for projects.
Conduct quality assurance and quality control on assigned projects.
Assist with reviewing shop drawings and submittals, responding to requests for information, preparing site observation reports, and performing other contract administration tasks.
Liaise with clients, regulatory agencies, funding agencies, and others to determine project requirements and obtain approvals.
Stay current on regulatory policy and rule changes and potentially establish working relationships with regulatory officials.
Support marketing and business development, including positioning for projects, writing technical proposal sections, participating in client interviews, and supporting contract negotiations.
Participate in relevant professional organizations and contribute technical papers and presentations for conferences and symposia.