Regional Sector Leader – Water Treatment

Stantec; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 295,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec seeks a Regional Sector Leader for the US Pacific Water region, based in Walnut Creek, CA. This executive role directs technical strategy, talent development, and business growth across California and Hawaii, aligning resources with regional goals and client needs.

You will lead water treatment initiatives, collaborate with sector peers, and represent Stantec at conferences, webinars, and industry groups to strengthen our market position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Process, Chemical, Mechanical, Civil or Environmental Engineering (or equivalent).
• Master’s or PhD preferred; 15+ years of directly relevant experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer required.
• Proven leadership in delivering complex water treatment projects with strong technical proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Identify and win strategic pursuits with local leaders and business developers.
• Act as liaison between regional teams and sector leadership to leverage technical skills.
• Advance Stantec’s brand through thought leadership, conferences, and client engagement.
• Recruit, retain, and inspire water treatment professionals across multiple levels.

Skills

Water leadership

Client engagement

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Regulatory knowledge

Proposal writing

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Master’s or PhD preferred

Licensed Professional Engineer

15 years experience

Job description

The Regional Sector Leader (RSL) is an integral role within our Water regional leadership team, directing our work with technical rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for solving the world’s greatest water challenges. In this leadership role, you can apply your passion for technical excellence and innovation, lead and develop top talent, and lend your voice to our collaborative leadership culture that empowers our people to redefine what’s possible. #H20+U

Regional Sector Leaders leverage their knowledge of industry drivers and trends to strategically grow our technical capabilities and differentiate Stantec among our peers. The Regional Sector Leader also supports business development and growth by engaging directly with key clients in their geography and beyond, creating technical differentiators for our pursuits, and establishing a strong industry brand and presence. The Regional Sector Leader is responsible for elevating Stantec's brand and thought leadership in the industry by participating in professional conferences, publishing technical papers, conducting webinars and/or podcasts, expanding and growing Stantec’s capacity to win and deliver drinking water work in our US Pacific region (California and Hawaii).

Reporting directly to the North America Water Treatment Sector Leader, you will play a pivotal role in translating our broader North American strategy into actionable initiatives for the US Pacific geography, closely collaborating to align resources, technical capabilities, and business growth objectives.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Identifying and supporting the win of strategic pursuits in collaboration with local Business Center Practice Leaders, Account Managers, and business developers,
• Acting as a Liaison between local / regional teams and the North American Sector Leader and practice community to leverage both their and the sector's technical skills locally,
• Reinforcing our brand as a leader in water treatment through active participation in industry organizations, thought leadership, and communication with strategic clients, and
• Providing leadership to our water treatment professionals.

You Will Be Expected To

• Regularly engage with clients.
• Actively participate in industry associations
• Leverage your understanding of industry drivers, market trends, and legislative requirements in the US Pacific to support and grow our water treatment portfolio.
• Identify how technology changes affect our clients and our business.
• Collaborate across the region to share knowledge and resources.
• Contribute to our North America Water Treatment Team to implement our strategy across the continent and bring services and specialists from the broader Stantec organization to our clients.
• Help recruit, retain, and inspire a team of water treatment professionals, at multiple levels, with exceptional technical skills.
• Engage in delivery of water projects as a subject matter expert, leveraging your expertise, industry best practices, and new or innovative technologies.
• Work closely with sector leaders, regional growth teams, project developers, and the Stantec Institute for Water Technology and Policy to leverage internal resources and match them up with projects and pursuits where they can bring value.
• Consistently demonstrate a commitment to the Health and Safety culture within Stantec.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong drinking water treatment technical skills and knowledge of regulations
• Experienced and visible industry leader in delivering complex water treatment projects with a high degree of technical proficiency.
• Ability to lead and inspire teams with a strong commitment to meeting goals and upholding Stantec’s values and policies.
• Demonstrated understanding of the US Pacific market and industry trends with established working relationships with pertinent organizations.
• Think strategically about the technologies, regulations, range of market, business and/or economic issues likely to impact the sector. Uses this information to develop strategies for sector development and growth.
• Champions innovative ideas and initiatives and creates an environment that supports innovation. Leads the implementation of emerging technologies with a focus on potential challenges and appropriate courses of action.
• Proven experience in client communications and technical proposal writing.
• Committed to Health, Safety and Environment.
• Located in the US Pacific, with ability to travel throughout North America.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Process, Chemical, Mechanical, Civil or Environmental Engineering from an accredited institution. Master’s or PhD degree, preferred.
• 15 years of directly relevant experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. #INDWater

Pay Range

• Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP) - Min Salary $ 190,500.00 - Max Salary $ 295,300.00

Primary Location: United States | CA | Walnut Creek

Organization: 1840 Water-US Pacific-Walnut Creek CA

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time

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.