Stantec

Process Engineer in Training- Water

Stantec$67K — $93K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Basic understanding of water and wastewater treatment engineering design, including process calculations and drawings.
  • Familiarity with project and construction management principles.
  • Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills in diverse environments.
  • Detail-oriented with excellent time management skills.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documents.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office and relevant engineering software for modeling applications.
  • Excellent communication skills for client and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and design municipal water and wastewater treatment systems and pump stations.
  • Prepare technical reports and design documentation.
  • Create design drawings, specifications, and tender documents under senior supervision.
  • Present project updates and designs to clients and senior engineers.
  • Conduct chemical or process simulations as needed.
  • Perform site investigations related to design support.
  • Coordinate communication with various internal disciplines and project stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Access to health, dental, and vision plans.
  • Wellness programs and health care spending accounts.
  • Group retirement savings and employee stock purchase programs.
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional membership fee coverage.
  • Paid time off and emergency travel benefits.
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity:

Stantec's Water team is looking for an Engineer-in-Training to join our growing practice and help deliver innovative water and wastewater solutions across Canada and North America. As part of a global engineering and consulting firm, you'll work alongside industry-leading water professionals on meaningful projects while benefiting from a collaborative, supportive environment designed to accelerate your technical growth, professional development, and long-term career success. When you join our team, you'll benefit from:
  • Working alongside a large, multidisciplinary team of engineers and specialists, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovative problem-solving.
  • Mentorship and guidance from experienced senior leaders, while building strong connections with junior and intermediate colleagues in a supportive and collaborative team environment.
  • Opportunities to contribute to major municipal water and wastewater treatment projects, as well as pump station and industrial water projects, spanning feasibility studies, conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design, through to construction-phase coordination and support.
  • Exposure to a diverse range of technically challenging projects that support the development of your engineering, project delivery, and client-facing skills.

Your Key Responsibilities:
  • Undertake municipal water and wastewater treatment system and pump station planning and design.
  • Prepare written technical reports, including design reports and technical memoranda to summarize calculations, economic analyses, and design bases.
  • Prepare conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design drawings, calculations, construction specifications, tender documents, applications for approvals, and other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned under the supervision of a senior engineer.
  • Prepare presentations for clients and communicate design and task progress with senior engineers and project managers.
  • Conduct chemical or process simulation modelling as required.
  • Perform field work related to site investigations in support of design work and may include pilot and/or construction related activities.
  • Meet with clients, regulators and officials, public, and contractors to review project needs and coordinate field conditions.
  • Assists in supporting the project through construction that can include submittal reviews, responses to requests for information and contract document clarifications.
  • Communicate and coordinate with multiple internal disciplines, CAD technicians, engineers, and project managers related to task activities.
  • Deliver individual project tasks following project schedule and budget.
  • Supporting Project Managers planning and coordination for multidisciplinary municipal engineering projects.

Qualifications:
  • Basic understanding of water and wastewater treatment engineering design (municipal and/or industrial), including process calculations and drawings, water quality parameters, and equipment selection.
  • Familiarity with project and construction management principles, including design coordination.
  • Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in diverse team environments and contribute creative and critical thinking to project challenges.
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail, the ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and deliver accurate, high-quality work within project budgets and schedules.
  • Ability to interpret sketches, engineering drawings, and related technical documents.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office and relevant engineering software, which may include hydraulic, process, and chemical modeling applications.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally and positively with clients, stakeholders, and team members.

Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, process, or civil engineering with a strong interest in water/wastewater projects and registered with APEGA as an Engineer-in-Training, or ability to obtain an EIT designation within six months.
  • 0-4 years of experience.
  • Co-op/Internship experience is considered an asset.
  • Must have a good driving record and valid Driver's License.

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

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.

Pay Range:
• Locations Outside of Lower Mainland - BC & Various locations in Ontario-$63,300.00 - $88,600.00 Annually
• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$67,100.00 - $93,900.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, 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 time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | AB | Calgary
Other Locations: Canada | ON | Ottawa
Organization: BC-1269 Water-CA Delivery
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 20/08/2026 07:08:48
Req ID: 1007313

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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.
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Market Cap
$5.1 billion
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Founded
1954
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