Industrial Water Process Designer (Hybrid)

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a process or mechanical engineer, or engineer-in-training focused on industrial wastewater treatment and process mechanical design to join our Industrial Water team. This role offers exposure to planning, design, and construction projects and mentoring from senior engineers across multiple offices.

You will perform design calculations, prepare reports and drawings, and participate in inspections and project coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical or Chemical engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
• One to Three years of experience in process or mechanical engineering for industrial clients.
• Hybrid working arrangement may be available; field work may occur.

Responsibilities

• Supports the project team in development of design documentation, plans, and reports for relevant project design elements.
• Executes assignments requiring an intermediate knowledge of engineering fundamentals and the application of these fundamentals to the production of engineering work.
• Assists in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats using CAD software.
• Works with a design team who utilizes technologies in development of three‑dimensional models of process mechanical systems.
• Prepares and revises documentation in various project phases including facility layouts, diagrams, details and assisting with P&ID development.
• Executes a variety of engineering tasks including data gathering and data preparation for reports and studies, establishment of testing procedures, investigatory studies, engineering design calculations, and layout of facilities.
• Coordinates with other disciplines to ensure compatibility with the design intent.
• Assists in the review of shop drawings and submittals, responding to RFIs, preparing site observation reports, and performing other contract administration tasks.
• Assists with the development of job specific discipline specifications.
• Assists in the evaluation and selection of process mechanical systems and materials.
• Attends project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants.
• Participates in value engineering and basic cost estimating.
• Implements sustainable design principles evaluated against the Triple Bottom Line.
• Visits job sites to expand field experience and develop practical engineering skills.

Skills

Process mechanical systems

P&ID development

CAD (AutoCAD/Plant 3D)

Team collaboration

Water/wastewater concepts

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical or Chemical Eng degree

EIT certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Stantec is seeking a process or mechanical engineer, or engineer-in-training focused on industrial wastewater treatment and process mechanical design to join our Industrial Water team. This role offers exposure to planning, design, and construction projects and mentoring from senior engineers across multiple offices.

You will perform design calculations, prepare reports and drawings, and participate in inspections and project coordination.