Senior Water Engineer

Stanley Consultants, Inc.; Saint Croix (IN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanley Consultants is seeking a Senior Water Engineer to join our West Palm Beach, FL office to lead water and wastewater projects across the US Virgin Islands. You will guide the technical direction and oversee all phases from planning to construction.

Ideal candidates have a BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering, 8+ years of experience, a PE license (FL and USVI) or ability to obtain within 6 months, and strong written and client-facing skills. Travel and fieldwork are expected.

Qualifications

• : BS in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering required; MS preferred.
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Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams in planning and delivery of water and wastewater projects across the US Virgin Islands.
• Collaborate with civil, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and controls, structural, and CAD disciplines.
• Provide engineering support during procurement and execution of projects.
• Occasional fieldwork and travel will be required.
• Interface with equipment suppliers to prepare materials and equipment specifications.
• Deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Mentor staff and develop junior engineers.

Skills

Water engineering

Wastewater engineering

Project leadership

Hydraulic modeling

Education

BS Civil/Environmental Eng

MS preferred

Tools

CAD

GIS

Job description

Stanley Consultants is an award-winning and industry-leading global consulting engineering firm, with an unmatched commitment to culture, values, and ethics. We are dedicated to client experience and solve the most complex challenges to create a sustainable, connected, and enriched world for all. As the world changes, Stanley strategically evolves with it, integrating the latest technology, innovation, and resiliency practices. With over a century of experience serving the energy, federal government, transportation, and water sectors, we have helped improve lives and shape the infrastructure systems that connect us. As an employee-owned organization with a People First approach, we stand apart from other engineering consulting and services firms. At Stanley, your voice counts, your growth matters, and your success is our success. Stanley Consultants offers flexible work options, competitive pay and great benefits, a strong sense of community, and the chance to build a meaningful, long-term career!

Job title - Senior Water Engineer

Location - West Palm Beach, FL

Job type - Hybrid

Requisition ID - 11245

Stanley Consultants is seeking a Senior Water Engineer to join our West Palm Beach, FL office in support of a multi-disciplinary team delivering projects throughout the US Virgin Islands. With an established and growing market presence in St. Thomas, USVI, we require experienced leadership to sustain existing client relationships while strategically expanding Stanley's footprint within the regional water market.

In this role, the Senior Water Engineer will serve as a technical and project leader for water and wastewater initiatives across the US Virgin Islands, providing direction and oversight across all phases of project delivery. Responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of municipal water and wastewater utility system projects - including planning, engineering design, and construction-phase services - with accountability for quality, schedule, and client outcomes at each stage.

This position represents a critical leadership opportunity for a seasoned professional committed to advancing infrastructure solutions in a dynamic and high-impact market.

The Senior Water Engineer will ideally have regional expertise in one or more of the following:

• Water distribution, transmission, and storage
• Wastewater conveyance
• Pump Stations
• Hydraulic modeling
• Asset management

What You Will Be Doing:

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams in the planning and delivery of water and wastewater projects across the US Virgin Islands
• Collaborate effectively with civil, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and controls, structural, and CAD disciplines in the development of project plans and specifications
• Provide engineering support during the procurement and execution of projects
• Occasional fieldwork, such as site investigations and client meetings, as well as travel will be required
• Interface with equipment suppliers to prepare materials and equipment specifications
• Consistently managing and delivering projects on time and within budget
• Desire and ability to manage and mentor staff

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in either Civil Engineering, or Environmental Engineering is required; a Master of Science (MS) degree is preferred
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida and US Virgin Islands is required; or must be able to obtain within 6 months of hire date
• Demonstrated regional and technical expertise in water and wastewater engineering
• Strong verbal communication, computer proficiency, and organizational capabilities
• Ability to effectively communicate in both in-person and virtual formats
• Excellent technical writing skills
• Demonstrated leadership of design teams in a project delivery environment

Stanley Consultants brings more than a century of proven expertise to the Water Market, building upon an enduring legacy of engineering excellence to shape a data-driven, 'smart water' future. That heritage, combined with the skill and energy of an emerging generation of water professionals, positions the organization at the forefront of an industry navigating increasingly complex demands.

Professionals who join Stanley's water team become part of a collaborative environment where innovative thinking and technical passion are channeled alongside the guidance of seasoned engineers. Together, this integrated team addresses the full spectrum of challenges confronting today's water sector - from aging infrastructure and constrained funding environments to the escalating operational impacts of a more variable and unpredictable climate. Stanley Consultants offers the platform,