Stantec

Water/Wastewater Project Technical Lead

Stantec • $100K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in water/wastewater treatment or conveyance projects.
  • B.S. degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering (M.S. preferred).
  • Valid Professional Engineering license required.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience in leading and managing multidisciplinary teams.
  • Proven skills in project management and client service.
  • Technical expertise in at least one specialized area of water infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical guidance and leadership for innovative water and wastewater projects.
  • Manage and execute treatment and conveyance projects through various delivery methods.
  • Coordinate and communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary project teams.
  • Develop reports, specifications, and technical deliverables for projects.
  • Engage with clients throughout design and construction phases.
  • Participate in conferences and partnerships to support innovative practices.
  • Mentor junior professionals and promote team collaboration.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for major career advancement and leadership skill development.
  • Supportive environment to grow as a recognized technical resource.
  • Participation in professional associations and conferences.
  • Mentorship opportunities for young professionals.
  • Emphasis on safety procedures and protocols throughout project activities.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Your Opportunity

In the Water Business Line, the PTL leads multi-disciplinary team activities to achieve integrated technical solutions and deliver water and wastewater treatment and conveyance projects to our clients. We are looking for someone with experience in the evaluation, planning, design and construction administration of water, recycled water, and/or wastewater infrastructure projects including alternatives analysis; treatment plant, pump station, and pipeline design; engineering services during construction; and project management. 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 Southwest water practice.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Provide technical guidance and leadership in the development of innovative technical solutions for water and/or wastewater projects.
  • Manage and execute new and existing water, recycled water, and wastewater treatment and conveyance projects through conventional design-bid-build and alternate delivery methods.
  • Direct the work of, communicate effectively, and coordinate with project teams including multiple disciplines (drafters, designers, and other engineers).
  • Develop and prepare reports, planning studies, specifications, calculations, detailed design drawings, construction submittal reviews, models and other technical deliverables for treatment, conveyance, and infrastructure related projects.
  • Communicate effectively and coordinate with clients on projects during planning, design, and construction.
  • Support Stantec's reputation for innovation and research through participation in Southwest conferences, professional associations, and academic partnerships.
  • Promote Stantec's project delivery structure that includes Project Managers, Project Technical Leads, and Discipline Sector Leads. Work effectively in partnership with BC leadership, Project Pursuit teams, and PMs to proactively coordinate marketing and project delivery activities undertaken by project teams in both local and remote offices.
  • Understand and proactively satisfy client's needs and expectations. Connect the Client, PM, independent reviewers and the project team to the project's technical solutions.
  • Ensure activities are planned and completed in an efficient and timely manner.
  • Mentor young professionals in the Southwest offices.
  • Embrace Stantec's 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.
  • Efficient technical leadership of assigned tasks on multiple concurrent projects.
  • Ability to meet client expectations on project budgeting and quality management.
  • Experience managing or participating in marketing and strategic client relationship development campaigns and proposal writing.
  • Experience developing projects and tasks level of effort.

Education and Experience
  • Education: B.S. degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering, M.S. preferred
  • Experience: Minimum of 8 years of water/wastewater treatment or conveyance experience.
  • Licenses/Certifications: Valid Professional Engineering license.

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.

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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