Process Engineer - Clean Water

Stantec; Exeter; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Process Engineer to join a dynamic team in Exeter. This role offers the chance to work on innovative water treatment solutions, addressing key environmental challenges and regulatory requirements. You will be part of a supportive culture that values collaboration and career progression, providing you with ample opportunities for technical learning and professional growth. Join a firm recognized for its commitment to sustainability and employee satisfaction, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on communities and the environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Pension Plan

Free Private Medical Insurance

Discounted Gym Membership

Flexible Working Arrangements

Industry Leading Training and Development

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Chemical or Process Engineering with water industry experience.
• Must be a member of a relevant engineering institution.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise during design projects and identify innovation opportunities.
• Work on process design deliverables and maintain quality standards.

Skills

Problem Solving

Process Auditing

Water Treatment Design

Technical Expertise

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Membership in IChemE or CIWEM

Tools

P&IDs

Mass Balances

Job description

This is an expression of interest to join Stantec as a Process Engineer at our offices in Bristol or Exeter. We are open to speaking with candidates at all stages of their careers with experience in Clean Water.

At Stantec, we have been successful on a number of framework bids for AMP 8 and are excited about the opportunities to continue driving innovation in the industry. Major appointments with our clients such as South West Water and Wessex Water as well as Utilities across the UK will provide a range of exciting challenges for our teams throughout 2025 and beyond.

Based from our offices in Exeter or Bristol, you will join a multidisciplinary team, with an active social calendar and a supportive culture. As a contributing member of our team of global experts, you will use your knowledge and experience to deliver innovative, sustainable, and efficient engineering solutions for our clients and the communities around us.

This will include optimising existing treatment works, developing solutions for emerging concerns such as PFAS, and addressing specific regulatory drivers including nitrate, taste and odour issues through catchment and or treatment interventions.

The role requirements are to:

• Provide technical expertise to multi-disciplinary project teams during the problem definition and optioneering phases of design projects;
• Identify opportunities for innovation to meet investment budgets, deliver carbon net-zero and environmental drivers;
• Work on process design deliverables such as root cause analyses, optioneering slide decks and or reports, process models, mass balances and P&IDs;
• Maintain Stantec’s high quality standards by working within and contributing to our Quality Assurance process;
• Make a measurable difference in an area that affects our communities today.

This is a great opportunity to join a nurturing team that will provide you with plenty of scope for technical learning, training and structured career progression in the coming years, as well as the opportunity to improve the environment for generations to come.

About you

• To be considered for this opportunity you will be degree qualified (or equivalent) in Chemical or Process Engineering (or other relevant subject) with experience within the water industry. You must also be a member of a relevant engineering institution i.e. IChemE, CIWEM.
• You will be passionate about water, with problem solving and process auditing skills, and experience designing and optimising water treatment processes. Laboratory test work skills (e.g. jar testing) are preferable but not essential.
• With the growth of our business, there are many opportunities for you to grow across our expanded business lines.

Why Join us?

• Our People Culture: We're a close-knit team and very proud of our friendly and collaborative environment.
• Awards: Stantec were awarded the International Consulting Firm of the Year and Best place to work - Large Consulting Firms at the 2024 NCE awards as well as being consistently recognised in the top 10 Corporate Knights most sustainable companies in the world.
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Great Projects in all of our sectors across the UK&I.
• Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions.

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