Senior Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Stanley Consultants; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and generous PTO

Health insurance

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Stanley Consultants seeks a Senior Engineer to lead municipal water and wastewater engineering projects across Iowa. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, and a focus on client relations. Benefits include health insurance, generous PTO, and a 401(k). This position offers a hybrid work model, supportive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of relevant water/wastewater engineering experience.
• At least 5 years of experience at the project manager level.
• Iowa Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of water and wastewater projects.
• Provide guidance and career advice for water and wastewater staff.
• Marketing business opportunities with key clients.

Skills

Water distribution

Water treatment

Wastewater treatment

Hydraulic modeling

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

Senior Engineer, Water/Wastewater

Location: Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Iowa City, or Muscatine, Iowa. Job Type: Hybrid. Requisition ID: 11220.

Stanley Consultants seeks a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer to lead municipal water and wastewater utility system project planning, design, and construction services across Iowa.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of water and wastewater projects.
• Provide guidance and career advice for water and wastewater staff.
• Assist in marketing business opportunities with key clients, including capture planning, proposal preparation, and interview participation.
• Participate in local water and wastewater professional organizations and prepare, coordinate, and present market‑specific papers and presentations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
• At least 7 years of relevant water/wastewater engineering experience.
• At least 5 years of experience at the project manager level.
• Iowa Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Technical management of water/wastewater project delivery experience.
• Experience with developing and maintaining close client and staff relationships.
• Ability to execute creative approaches to project delivery.

Expertise Areas

• Water distribution, transmission, and storage
• Water treatment
• Wastewater conveyance and peak weather flow infrastructure
• Wastewater treatment
• Water reuse
• Pump stations
• Hydraulic modeling
• Asset management
• Risk and resiliency consulting and design
• Smart water system planning, design, and implementation

Benefits

• Paid holidays and generous PTO, parental leave, professional development leave.
• Health insurance including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources.
• Life insurance, short and long‑term disability insurance, identity theft protection.
• Tuition assistance, professional society membership, and more.
• 401(k) with company match, incentive compensation, profit‑sharing contributions.

Work‑Life Balance and Culture

Stanley Consultants is an employee‑owned organization with a People First approach. We offer flexible work options and a strong sense of community to support work, family, and personal life.

Equal Opportunity Employer / EEO Statement

Stanley Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35 (c).