Civil/Process Engineer

Stantec; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec's growing Water practice in Walnut Creek, California is seeking a highly motivated Civil/Process Engineer to join our water team. The role covers independent work on smaller projects and collaboration on larger water, wastewater, and reuse projects with project managers.

You will perform calculations, design sketches, reports, and field work, while leading tasks and supporting business development to pursue new opportunities where practical.

Responsibilities

• Support the growth and development of the water and wastewater teams across a variety of market sectors.
• Perform more complex engineering design tasks on assigned projects in collaboration with a Design Manager and/or Project Manager, including design basis development, engineering calculations, engineering drawings, engineering specifications, engineering reports, client presentations and required applications to regulatory and/or funding agencies and quality reviews.
• Engage in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
• Provide leadership and direction for the proper execution of engineering deliverables for various projects, proposals, and studies.
• Assist with establishing the technical and performance standards for projects.
• Assist project managers with developing and managing the project scope, budget, staffing, and schedule.
• Lead preparation and coordination of the project specifications with construction documents.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control on own products and facilitate independent technical review of projects.
• Review contractor/vendor submittals for adherence to Contract Documents and industry standards.
• Respond to contractor RFIs and develop Design Changes for active construction projects.
• Assist with the management of the design and construction of projects.
• Be involved in the permitting process of projects, which may require meeting with clients, contractors, interested stakeholder parties, and reviewing agency personnel.
• Research and understand issues related to regulatory and other drivers that impact individual projects.
• Ensure that project needs are met in a timely and effective manner.

Job description

Your Opportunity

Stantec's growing Water practice is seeking a highly motivated Civil/Process Engineer to join our highly successful water team in Walnut Creek, California.

The role of a Civil/Process Engineer is to work independently on smaller projects and as a team member on larger water, wastewater, and reuse projects in collaboration with project managers. You should be able to evaluate, select, specify, and engineer systems or products for a project, and will lead a variety of tasks which may include calculations, design sketches and concepts, report preparation and field work. Projects assigned will be broad, varied, and diverse in scope. This technical role will also support business development efforts and pursue new business opportunities where practical.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Support the growth and development of the water and wastewater teams across a variety of market sectors.
• Perform more complex engineering design tasks on assigned projects in collaboration with a Design Manager and/or Project Manager, including design basis development, engineering calculations, engineering drawings, engineering specifications, engineering reports, client presentations and required applications to regulatory and/or funding agencies and quality reviews.
• Engage in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
• Provide leadership and direction for the proper execution of engineering deliverables for various projects, proposals, and studies.
• Assist with establishing the technical and performance standards for projects.
• Assist project managers with developing and managing the project scope, budget, staffing, and schedule.
• Lead preparation and coordination of the project specifications with construction documents.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control on own products and facilitate independent technical review of projects.
• Review contractor/vendor submittals for adherence to Contract Documents and industry standards.
• Respond to contractor Requests for Information (RFIs) and develop Design Changes for active construction projects.
• Assist with the management of the design and construction of projects.
• Be involved in the permitting process of projects, which may require meeting with clients, contractors, interested stakeholder parties, and reviewing agency personnel.
• Research and understand issues related to regulatory and other drivers that impact individual projects.
• Ensure that project needs are met in a timely and effective manner.