Process Mechanical EIT

Stantec; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec's Portland, Oregon office is seeking a Process Mechanical Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to join our multi-disciplinary water professionals team. You will work on water and wastewater treatment plants and conveyance projects, with exposure to planning, design, and construction of critical infrastructure, including pump stations and rehabilitation of facilities.

Under the supervision of a licensed engineer, you will perform calculations, prepare design drawings and specifications, and

Qualifications

• Perform site visits, condition assessments, and observe startup operations.
• Prepare engineering calculations, detailed design drawings and specifications.
• Prepare planning and technical engineering reports, and design pipelines, pump stations, and treatment processes.
• Work under the supervision of a professional engineer.
• Develop your professional network within the water industry through interactions with clients, regulatory agencies, other consulting firms, and industry organizations.

Responsibilities

• Perform site visits, condition assessments, and observe startup operations.
• Continually acquire new knowledge of and experience with a variety of innovative technologies, treatment approaches, and design tools.
• Develop ability to identify resources required to complete projects or assignments.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and adapt to project changes.
• Develop your professional network within the water industry through interactions with clients, regulatory agencies, other consulting firms, and industry organizations.

Job description

Your Opportunity

Our Portland, Oregon office is seeking a Process Mechanical Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to join our multi-disciplinary team of water professionals. As a Process Mechanical EIT, you will work in a supportive team environment and have exposure to water infrastructure design projects that include water and wastewater treatment plants and conveyance systems. You may also be involved in planning, design, and construction of critical infrastructure projects, including new pump stations and rehabilitation and upgrades of existing water and wastewater treatment facilities.

Your Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with local and virtual project teams and senior project staff to produce high-quality work products for our water and wastewater clients with a moderate level of guidance. As such, tasks may include performing engineering calculations, preparing detailed design drawings and specifications, preparing planning and technical engineering reports, and designing pipelines, pump stations, and treatment processes. All tasks will be performed under the supervision of a professional engineer. Other responsibilities include:

• Perform site visits, condition assessments, and observe startup operations, as necessary.
• Continually acquire new knowledge of and experience with a variety of innovative technologies, treatment approaches, and design tools.
• Develop ability to identify resources required to complete projects or assignments.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and adapt to project changes.
• Develop your professional network within the water industry through interactions with clients, regulatory agencies, other consulting firms, and industry organizations.

As you gain experience, you will have the opportunity to contribute to more complex assignments and responsibilities, which may include guiding less experienced staff and interns. This progressive involvement will help you build a strong foundation in process engineering and prepare you for future leadership roles within our team.

Typical office environment will be working with computers and working at a desk for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.