Stantec

Principal Water/Wastewater Engineer

Stantec$120K — $150K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years’ experience in water/wastewater treatment and conveyance design from pursuit to construction.
  • Bachelor's in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering (Master’s preferred) with a valid CA PE or eligibility to obtain one.
  • Proven track record in planning, executing, and managing complex water infrastructure projects.
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams including internal staff, subconsultants, and vendors.
  • Strong skills in client service, project management, and design management with effective communication.
  • Demonstrated ability in business development, proposal writing, and strategic client relationship building.

Responsibilities

  • Engage in business development and serve as the client-facing Project Leader for water/wastewater projects.
  • Manage project staff, budgets, and contracts to meet performance goals and client expectations.
  • Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams through planning, design, and construction phases.
  • Provide technical guidance and develop innovative solutions for water and wastewater treatment projects.
  • Mentor junior professionals and foster team building within the California offices.
  • Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and professional associations.
  • Collaborate with leadership to identify and cultivate strategic client relationships in California.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for major career advancement and leadership skill growth.
  • Chance to become a recognized technical expert in a growing California water practice.
  • Work alongside top engineers and scientists on innovative, impactful water projects.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Your Opportunity

Stantec's Water practice is seeking a highly motivated Principal Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our successful water team in our Walnut Creek, California office. Primary responsibilities include client service management, project delivery, design management, and project management for water and wastewater treatment and conveyance projects. We are looking for professionals with experience in the evaluation, planning, design and construction administration of water, recycled water, and wastewater infrastructure projects including proposal, scope, and fee development; alternatives analysis; treatment plant, pump station, and pipeline design; and engineering services during construction. This position offers the right candidate the ability to make a major career advancement. This is an opportunity to improve and grow leadership skills and become a recognized technical resource for a growing California water practice.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Become engaged in business development and project delivery as a client-facing Project Leader in the Municipal and/or Industrial Water market in California.
  • Manage project staff, financials, and contracts meeting performance goals and client expectations.
  • Promote Stantec s project delivery structure that includes Project Managers and Project Technical Leads.
  • Provide technical guidance and leadership in the development of innovative technical solutions for water and/or wastewater projects.
  • Communicate effectively and coordinate with clients on projects during planning, design, and construction.
  • Work closely with leadership to identify strategic client relationships to be developed, fostered and/or maintained in California and lead business development efforts.
  • Engage our clients in meaningful discussions about their most critical issues and translate those discussions into opportunities to deliver solutions.
  • Support Stantec's reputation for innovation and research through participation in California conferences, professional associations, and academic partnerships.
  • Mentor young professionals in the California offices.
  • Comply with Stantec safety procedures and protocols.


Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Experience organizing, planning, and executing water and/or wastewater treatment and/or conveyance designs from pursuit to design and construction.
  • Experience leading, coordinating, and managing multidisciplinary teams involving internal personnel, subconsultants, vendors, and suppliers.
  • Experience with collaborative delivery projects working with contractors and vendors.
  • Strong client service, project management, and/or design management skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Passion for team building, collaboration, and mentoring.
  • Strong technical skills with at least one area of specialized expertise.
  • Ability to meet client expectations on project budgeting and quality management.
  • Experience managing or participating in market and strategic client relationship development campaigns and proposal writing.
  • Must have a good driving record and valid driver's license.

Education and Experience
  • Education: B.S. degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering, M.S. preferred
  • Experience: Minimum of 15 years of water/wastewater treatment or conveyance experience
  • Licenses/Certifications: Valid California Professional Engineering license, or Professional Engineering license in another state with ability to obtain California license within 1 year of employment required.

Typical office environment working with computers and sitting at a desk for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

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This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec Inc. is a global engineering consulting firm headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The company provides professional consulting services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, buildings, and energy. Stantec has over 22,000 employees working in more than 400 locations across six continents. The company has a diverse client base that includes public and private sector clients. Stantec is committed to sustainability and has implemented green practices in its operations. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Council of Engineering Companies' National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement.
Learn more about Stantec
Size
25,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.1 billion
Industry
Founded
1954
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
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