Process Engineer - Water Sector

Stantec; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Pension plan

Annual leave

Private medical insurance

Group income protection

Life assurance

Gym membership

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Process Engineer with a focus on Clean Water or Wastewater treatment to join our Newcastle-based teams. You will lead process design across multi-client projects, deliver modelling, mass balances, P&IDs and control philosophies, and contribute to digital delivery strategies.

You will mentor junior engineers, drive innovative solutions, and collaborate with clients to exceed expectations while advancing your Chartered Engineer status.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering process engineering design for Clean Water or Wastewater treatment.
• Chartered Engineer status or actively working towards this status.
• Strong collaboration with clients and stakeholders to translate needs into efficient solutions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver process design work: modelling, mass balances, P&IDs and control philosophies.
• Troubleshoot complex asset and treatment challenges.
• Support digital delivery strategies and integrate new tools into project delivery.

Skills

Process design

Process modelling

Mass balances

P&IDs

Control philosophies

Troubleshooting

Digital delivery

Mentorship

Leadership

Collaborative working

Education

Chartered Engineer (ICE)

Job description

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced Process Engineer ready to take the next bold step in your career?

Imagine applying genuinely new ways of working to solve unprecedented industry-wide efficiency and environmental challenges. At Stantec, that’s your daily reality. We’re not just designing solutions; we’re redefining what’s possible in the Water sector. This is about your journey and your impact. We’re inviting a Senior Process Engineer—with a strong background in Clean Water or Wastewater treatment—to join our growing, collaborative teams in Newcastle.

About The Role

In this role, you will utilize your experience across the full design life cycle to deliver critical engineering solutions. You will be expected to:

• Deliver comprehensive process design work, including process modelling, mass balances, P&IDs, and control philosophies.
• Undertake technical troubleshooting and engineering analysis to resolve complex asset and treatment challenges.
• Actively contribute to our teams' digital delivery strategy, leveraging technology to provide superior client solutions.

Your Impact

• Lead the Design: Provide process design leadership across diverse, multi-client projects, challenging conventional thinking and driving sustainable outcomes.
• Shape the Future: Drive innovation by integrating new technological approaches and digital tools into project outcomes.
• Mentor and Inspire: Step into a mentorship role, guiding the next generation of Process Engineers and helping them become leaders in their field.

About You

• Water Sector Expertise: You have substantial experience delivering process engineering design with a specific focus on either Clean Water or Wastewater treatment.
• Professional Standing: You are likely a Chartered Engineer with a relevant institution (or actively working towards this professional status).
• Collaborative Leader: You thrive on working with clients and stakeholders to translate their needs into genuinely innovative and efficient process engineering solutions that exceed expectations.
• Digital Advocate: You are keen to contribute to digital delivery strategies and apply new technological approaches to project delivery.

Why join us

• We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
• We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024.
• We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A p rofessional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE.
• We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups )
• Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK - we want you to be part of it!
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Hybrid / Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.