Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer

Stantec; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid family leave

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an experienced engineer in Winston-Salem, NC, to lead water-related projects. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, mentor staff, and engage with clients to meet project scope, schedule, and budget. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a Professional Engineer license are mandatory for this role.

Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of relevant experience, exceptional knowledge of environmental regulations, and the ability to solve complex engineering problems. This position offers comprehensive benefits including medical and 401(k) plans.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in water-related projects.
• Exceptional working knowledge of environmental legislation.
• Ability to manage complex project tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage and pursue water-related projects within teams.
• Mentor staff and develop project teams.
• Interact with clients regarding scope, schedule, and budget.

Skills

Project management

Technical writing

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer

Job description

Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. As they work to meet that need, they are 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.

Responsibilities

• Management and successful pursuit of water‑related projects of varying complexity within multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage and pursue project(s) or tasks within a larger project, lead other team members, complete tasks and delegate specific project tasks to other team members as appropriate.
• Mentor and supervise staff and develop high‑performing project teams.
• Participate in marketing efforts and business development including relationship development, proposal preparation and participation in interviews.
• Interact with clients and management regarding status of project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Apply and share experience/knowledge of planning and design expertise.
• Research and understand issues related to regulatory and other drivers that impact individual projects.
• Prepare project deliverables and ensure that projects’ needs are met in a timely and effective manner.
• Perform calculations, report preparation, process study, research investigations, preparation of plans and specifications and other activities requiring knowledge of principles and techniques for a variety of projects with a focus on water/wastewater treatment and conveyance, storm water management, regulatory compliance, low impact development (LID) design, and green infrastructure.
• Develop engineering conclusions for data analysis.
• Determine the permitting requirements for the particular type of work being designed for the location in which it is to be constructed. Involve in the permitting process of projects, which may require meetings with clients, contractors, reviewing agency personnel and governing entities.
• Assist in determining schedule and budget requirements.
• Interact directly with clients to gather information and discuss project requirements.
• Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria, using judgment in making adaptations and modifications.
• Assign tasks to and coordinate work of project technical team.
• Lead project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, subcontractors, and vendors.

Capabilities and Credentials

• Exceptional working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental legislation and regulations.
• Excellent organizational, technical writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and take on larger, more complex tasks.
• Ownership and accountability for team deliverables.
• Existing local client relationships.
• Excellent time‑management skills and thorough understanding of task assignment, schedule, budgeting, and efficient use of time and resources.
• Ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agencies.
• Thorough understanding of codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions.
• Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.
• Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team settings and to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Strong presentation and interview skills are preferred.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control on own projects.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience. Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. Certain roles may be bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

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 saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) 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. Employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, 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.

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 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.