Water Process Engineer - Clean & Wastewater, Hybrid

Stantec; Reading, Brighton, Southampton, Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/flexible working

Competitive salary

Professional subscriptions paid

Chartered progression support

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Process Engineer to join our water sector team in the UK across Reading, Brighton, Southampton or Cambridge. You will work on Clean Water and Wastewater projects, gaining exposure to a broad range of treatment processes and infrastructure improvements.

You will develop technical expertise, contribute to lifecycle stages, and collaborate with multidisciplinary specialists to deliver practical, sustainable outcomes. Hybrid working and a strong focus on training are offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience or strong interest in developing a career in process engineering within the water sector.
• Understanding of process engineering principles and water/wastewater treatment.
• Good analytical, technical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organise workload and meet project deadlines.
• Enthusiasm for learning and developing technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Develop process engineering solutions, including calculations, mass balances, hydraulic assessments and treatment evaluations.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, calculations and design documentation.
• Support process design from feasibility and concept development through to detailed design and construction support.
• Contribute to site investigations, asset assessments, treatment optimisation and technical studies.
• Work with civil, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and environmental specialists to develop coordinated engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with project teams to understand client requirements and deliver practical, sustainable outcomes.
• Build your technical capability through mentoring, training and hands-on experience across a diverse project portfolio.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and the development of effective engineering practices.

Skills

Process engineering

Water sector

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Deadline awareness

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Process Engineering

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Process Engineer to join our water sector team in the UK across Reading, Brighton, Southampton or Cambridge. You will work on Clean Water and Wastewater projects, gaining exposure to a broad range of treatment processes and infrastructure improvements.

You will develop technical expertise, contribute to lifecycle stages, and collaborate with multidisciplinary specialists to deliver practical, sustainable outcomes. Hybrid working and a strong focus on training are offered.