Senior Process Engineer – Technical Leader, Industrial Water

Jobtailor; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec seeks a Process Engineering Technical Lead in the United States (Houston area) to oversee industrial water and wastewater projects. The role leads design development, conducts mass/energy analyses, and delivers major engineering outputs while mentoring junior staff and guiding technical standards.

The position requires extensive experience (15+ years) in industrial processes, PE licensure, and a strong client-facing presence to drive business growth and project success.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in industrial water, wastewater, process engineering.
• Ability to develop and review process calculations including mass balances, energy balances, hydraulic analyses, equipment sizing, and treatment process evaluations.
• Experience reviewing PFDs, P&IDs, process narratives, technical reports, and engineering specs.
• Ability to serve as a discipline lead on complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Proven ability to translate client challenges into practical engineering solutions.
• Experience supporting business development through client engagement and workshops.
• Strong verbal and written communication with regulators and executives.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to technical excellence initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of technical approaches, process designs, and major deliverables.
• Provide technical direction to multidisciplinary teams across disciplines.
• Perform technical reviews and quality assurance for project outcomes.
• Support project managers with scope, budgeting, staffing, and risk management.
• Participate in client workshops, site visits, and commissioning activities.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and establish technical standards.
• Represent Stantec externally via conferences and client events.
• Lead or support technical proposal strategy and capture planning.

Skills

Industrial water

Wastewater

Process engineering

PFDs & P&IDs

Mass and energy balances

Process calculations

Technical leadership

Client engagement

Project scope & budgeting

Mentoring engineers

Cross-disciplinary leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, or Civil Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

• Serve as Process Engineering Technical Lead on industrial water and wastewater projects across multiple market sectors
• Lead development of technical approaches, process designs, treatment train evaluations, and major engineering deliverables
• Develop and review design basis memoranda, process calculations, mass and energy balances, process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and technical reports
• Provide technical direction to multidisciplinary teams including process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, civil, and structural disciplines
• Perform technical reviews and quality assurance activities to ensure engineering excellence and successful project outcomes
• Support project managers with scope development, budgeting, staffing, schedule planning, and risk management
• Participate in client workshops, facility assessments, process troubleshooting, design reviews, and commissioning activities
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers while helping establish technical standards and best practices across the Industrial Water practice
• Serve as a senior technical client-facing representative for key industrial accounts and strategic pursuits
• Develop and maintain relationships with technical, operational, and decision-making client stakeholders through meetings, site visits, workshops, presentations, and strategic planning discussions
• Lead or support technical proposal strategy, technical scope development, capture planning, interview preparation, and proposal content
• Support development and execution of strategic client engagement and account growth plans in collaboration with client account managers and business leaders
• Identify, qualify, and help shape new opportunities within targeted industrial sectors by listening to client needs and translating them into practical technical solutions
• Represent Stantec externally through conferences, industry organizations, client workshops, and technical presentations
• Mentor, guide, and develop junior and mid-level technical staff while supporting high-performing project teams
• Foster collaboration across multiple business lines and technical disciplines to deliver integrated client solutions
• Support a culture of technical excellence, accountability, client service, and continuous improvement

Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise in industrial water, wastewater, process engineering, treatment systems, or related industrial processes
• Ability to develop and review process calculations including mass balances, energy balances, hydraulic analyses, equipment sizing, and treatment process evaluations
• Experience developing and reviewing PFDs, P&IDs, process narratives, technical reports, and engineering specifications
• Ability to serve as a discipline lead or technical lead on complex multidisciplinary projects
• Proven ability to translate client operational and business challenges into practical engineering solutions
• Experience supporting business development through client engagement, proposal development, presentations, interviews, and technical workshops
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts to clients, regulators, and executive stakeholders
• Ability to mentor engineers and contribute to technical excellence initiatives within a growing engineering practice
• General understanding of project execution, procurement processes, permitting requirements, and construction support services
• Ability to represent Stantec at industry conferences, technical symposia, and client events
• Minimum 15 years of relevant industrial process, industrial water, wastewater, chemical manufacturing, refining, power, mining, food & beverage, or related engineering experience
• Demonstrated technical leadership on complex engineering projects
• Experience leading major studies, FEED efforts, detailed design projects, or plant improvement programs
• Demonstrated success developing client relationships and supporting business growth activities
• Proven experience mentoring technical staff and leading multidisciplinary teams
• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, or Civil Engineering. Master's degree preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in industrial water and wastewater process engineering, with a strong focus on developing technical solutions, leading multidisciplinary teams, and fostering client relationships. Proven ability to mentor engineers and support business development through effective communication and strategic planning.