Engineering Lead, Capital Improvements Program

Stantec; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 151,700 - 227,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an Engineering Lead for the Capital Improvements Program in Fairfax, Virginia. This role involves overseeing engineering tasks within a portfolio of $2B for wastewater treatment and stormwater facilities. The ideal candidate will have extensive project management experience, a solid foundation in engineering principles, and a Bachelor of Science in engineering. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential, along with the ability to manage technical teams effectively. Excellent benefits are offered, including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 20 years of experience on multi-discipline wastewater projects.
• Experience working at large, complex water/wastewater treatment facilities.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Managing a team of project managers and technical support staff.
• Developing task plans defining scope, schedule, budget.
• Collaborating with internal and external program stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Engineering and design principles

Excellent communication

Analytical and problem-solving

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Overview

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

The Engineering Lead, Capital Improvements Program provides program leadership responsible for the overarching delivery and technical quality of engineering tasks performed within a project portfolio consisting of approximately $2B in capital improvements for wastewater treatment, stormwater and sanitary sewer facilities. During project development, the Engineering Lead helps the Owner define the project scope and select an A/E contract. During planning and design/preconstruction phases, the Engineering Lead collaborates with the program team to assemble and oversee the appropriate engineering team and technical resources to ensure that the project design, cost, schedule, and deliverables align with the owner’s expectations and requirements. The Engineering Lead also provides engineering support to the program team during construction, commissioning, start-up and testing. The Engineering Lead generally performs work independently under the supervision of the Deputy Program Manager.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Managing a team of dedicated project managers and on-demand subject matter experts and technical support staff
• Developing detailed task plans defining scope, schedule, budget and resources for planned or unplanned emergency engineering services
• Collaborating with internal and external program stakeholders in the development and delivery of the 10-year CIP
• Serving as the primary liaison to the Owner’s operations and maintenance staff providing engineering support for urgent/emergency needs, long-term planning needs, plantwide process, and regulatory matters
• Leading and/or attending regular coordination meetings with the Owner, design engineers, contractors, permitting agencies, and other stakeholders to drive project delivery and technical quality
• Monitoring and reporting on project status (e.g., cost, scope, schedule, and other relevant information) to the Program Management team and Owner
• Developing technical and other requirements for inclusion in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) or Request for Proposals (RFP); supports the Owner throughout the solicitation process
• Supporting the Owner and program staff during contract negotiations and the resolution of engineering issues during planning, design, construction, commissioning and startup testing
• Implementing the Program Quality Management Plan including the technical review of program generated deliverables
• Providing and/or coordinating interdisciplinary reviews of third-party design submissions by Others for conformance to Owner and industry standards
• Developing technical standards and specifications
• Updating Owner Asset Management and Facilities Master Plans
• Performs other duties and responsibilities, as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of project management for traditional and collaborative project delivery methods.
• Thorough knowledge of engineering and design principles, processes and procedures, specifications, standards, materials, and methods used in the wastewater industry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interface with the Owner including senior management, engineering, operation and maintenance staff as well as regulatory agencies.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Minimum Training And Experience

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the District of Columbia, or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from a school with an ABET accredited program and (20) years of experience on multi-discipline wastewater projects.
• Experience working at large, complex water/wastewater treatment facilities in operation
• Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite products, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

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. At Stantec, we live our corporate values every day.

Join us and redefine your personal best.

Pay Range

• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas - $151,700.00 - $227,600.00 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: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law). Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. 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: United States | DC | Washington

Organization: BC-1951 Water-US Northeast

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: Replacement

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 29/04/2026 01:04:42

Req ID: 1005621

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. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.