Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer & Project Leader

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

Job summary

Stantec invites a Principal Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our Pasadena, California office to lead delivery of water and wastewater projects. You will manage client relations, teams, budgets, and scopes, driving design excellence and project success.

You will mentor staff, oversee multidisciplinary coordination, and advance strategic client relationships in California while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• B.S. in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering; M.S. preferred.
• Minimum 15 years water/wastewater treatment or conveyance experience.
• Valid California PE license, or PE elsewhere with CA license within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Become engaged in business development and project delivery as a client-facing Project Leader in the Municipal and/or Industrial Water market in California.
• Manage project staff, financials, and contracts meeting performance goals and client expectations.
• Promote Stantec's project delivery structure that includes Project Managers and Project Technical Leads.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership in the development of innovative technical solutions for water and/or wastewater projects.
• Communicate effectively and coordinate with clients on projects during planning, design, and construction.
• Identify strategic client relationships in California and lead business development efforts.
• Engage clients in discussions and translate into opportunities to deliver solutions.
• Support Stantec's reputation for innovation through participation in conferences and partnerships.
• Mentor young professionals in California offices.
• Comply with Stantec safety procedures and protocols.

Skills

Project leadership

Client service management

Project management

Water/wastewater design

Team mentoring

Communication skills

Budgeting & quality management

Proposal writing

Driving

Education

B.S. in civil/environmental/chemical engineering

M.S. preferred

California PE license

Professional Engineer in another state (eligible for CA within 1 year)

Job description

Stantec invites a Principal Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our Pasadena, California office to lead delivery of water and wastewater projects. You will manage client relations, teams, budgets, and scopes, driving design excellence and project success.

You will mentor staff, oversee multidisciplinary coordination, and advance strategic client relationships in California while adhering to safety and quality standards.