Project Engineer

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 107,300 - 155,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid family leave

Job summary

A water consultancy firm is seeking a Project Engineer in Boston to manage sewer and watermain projects. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering and a minimum of five years of experience. Key responsibilities include design work, project management, and client coordination. The position requires proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and solid communication skills. This is a full-time role with competitive benefits, contributing to innovative community-focused projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of related work experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Strong understanding of project document production.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple tasks and deadlines on sewer and watermain projects.
• Complete design work, calculations, and specifications for projects.
• Coordinate with team members and clients.

Skills

Task management

Municipal engineering understanding

Construction methods knowledge

Design and construction codes interpretation

Document production understanding

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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

We are looking for a talented Project Engineer who wants to be part of a purpose-driven organization that’s focused on helping our clients, colleagues and communities thrive. The role involves managing multiple tasks and deadlines, working independently or supporting a larger team of professionals on a range of sewer and watermain projects including open cut construction, rehabilitation, relining, trenchless and tunneling projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Typical projects or design tasks may include the design of sanitary, storm, and watermain projects and overland flow/civil site plan design projects. Manages project technical tasks including completing design work, calculations, writing specifications and technical reports on a wide range of civil infrastructure projects generally involving sanitary & storm sewer and watermain design, pump stations, stormwater management/drainage plans.
• Coordinates design and report deliverable packages for submission to clients and/or approval authorities.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager and attend meetings with the client, team members and sub‑consultants.
• Understands and implements industry standards and manuals as well as client and regulatory agencies standards and requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of engineering project documents, client presentations, client contact and communication pertaining to specific project deliverables.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure compatibility with the design intent.
• Prepare engineering documents and contract documents by developing construction specifications, plans and schedules.
• Assist in the review of shop drawings and submittals, respond to RFI, prepare site observation reports, and perform other contract administration tasks.
• Participate in basic cost estimating under the direction of technical leaders to support engineering projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned by senior engineering staff.
• All other duties as required and assigned.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Demonstrated efficient task management and technical execution of assigned tasks on multiple concurrent projects.
• Broad, general understanding of many relevant areas of municipal engineering and site development design with respect to materials as well as industry standards.
• General understanding of various construction means and methods and their disturbance impacts on the project site.
• Requisite knowledge, interpretation, and application of design and construction codes.
• Strong understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD Civil 3D. Basic understanding of Bentley Microstation is a plus.
• Developing cooperative skills in working efficiently within a team.
• Must have a good driving record and a valid driver’s license.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.

Education and Experience

• Education: Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Experience: Minimum of five years of related work experience.
• Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

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 savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment 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 are eligible for paid sick leave 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.

Pay Range

• Locations in VT, & Various CA, NY areas – Min Salary $88,300 – Max Salary $128,000.
• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas – Min Salary $107,300 – Max Salary $155,500.
• Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP) – Min Salary $114,500 – Max Salary $166,100 annually.

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. The final agreed compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. Roles may be bonus eligible. Part‑time compensation will be pro‑rated for hours worked.

Location and Employment Details

Primary Location: United States | MA | Burlington
Organization: BC‑1951 Water‑US Northeast
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 13/02/2026 08:02:06
Req ID: REQ2500020L

Equal Opportunity Statement

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits 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 regarding recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, termination or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Stantec is committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.