Senior Water & Wastewater Engineer: Project Leader

Stantec; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 178,000 - 277,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Principal Water/Wastewater Engineer in Irvine, CA to lead client relationships, manage complex water and wastewater projects, and guide design and construction efforts. The role emphasizes strategic leadership, business development, and cross-disciplinary collaboration within a growing California water practice.

You will mentor staff, ensure project performance, and maintain safety standards while delivering technically sound solutions for public and industrial clients.

Qualifications

• Experience leading water/wastewater projects from pursuit through construction.
• Strong client service, project management, and design coordination skills.
• Licensure: California Professional Engineer or ability to obtain within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Become engaged in business development and project delivery as a client-facing Project Leader in Municipal and/or Industrial Water in California.
• Manage project staff, financials, and contracts meeting performance goals and client expectations.
• Promote Stantec’s project delivery structure including Project Managers and Project Technical Leads.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership in developing innovative water/wastewater solutions.
• Communicate effectively with clients during planning, design, and construction.
• Lead business development efforts and foster strategic client relationships in California.

Skills

Client service management

Project delivery

Design management

Project leadership

Mentoring

Education

B.S. Civil Engineering

M.S. preferred

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Principal Water/Wastewater Engineer in Irvine, CA to lead client relationships, manage complex water and wastewater projects, and guide design and construction efforts. The role emphasizes strategic leadership, business development, and cross-disciplinary collaboration within a growing California water practice.

You will mentor staff, ensure project performance, and maintain safety standards while delivering technically sound solutions for public and industrial clients.