Process Engineer in Training- Water

Stantec; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

RRSP matching

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

Stantec in Ottawa, Ontario seeks an entry-to-mid level water/wastewater engineer to contribute to municipal projects. You will plan and design treatment systems, pump stations, and related facilities, preparing reports and design drawings under supervision.

You will develop technical skills in process modelling, hydraulic design, and project coordination while engaging with clients and regulators in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with strong interest in water/wastewater projects and EIT eligibility.
• Fundamental understanding of water and wastewater design, calculations, and drawings.
• Experience with project coordination and design coordination practices.
• Good communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret drawings and technical documents; familiarity with relevant software.

Responsibilities

• Undertake municipal water and wastewater treatment system and pump station planning and design.
• Prepare written technical reports and design memoranda summarizing analyses.
• Develop conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs, specs, and tender docs.
• Present design progress to clients and senior engineers; coordinate with project managers.
• Conduct chemical or process simulation modelling as required; support site investigations.
• Assist in construction phase activities, subcontractor coordination, and QA/QC.

Skills

Water/wastewater design

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication

Time management

Engineering software experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, process, or civil engineering (EIT eligible)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Hydraulic modeling

Process modeling

Chemical modeling

Job description

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

• 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.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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:

• 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
• paid time off

• group registered retirement savings plan
• employee stock purchase program
• 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