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Stantec

Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer

Stantec, Edmonton, AB


At Stantec, we approach every water and natural resource project we undertake-whether at the local, regional, or watershed level- thoughtfully, and execute it with excellence across all project phases. We partner with our clients to design fit-for-purpose solutions that address their communities' unique needs throughout the water infrastructure lifecycle. Our experts lead their fields and guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. We're a place where you can apply your passion and collaborate with top talent on work that's critical to our clients, our communities, and the industry at large.
Your Opportunity
We are currently looking for a Senior Water and Wastewater Engineer to join our Water group in Alberta who will get to work on a broad range of water and wastewater treatment projects located regionally. This is a work environment where your abilities will strengthen and grow through a diverse range of projects focused on water and wastewater treatment and process mechanical design.
Your Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead development of conceptual designs and technology selection.
  • Lead water and wastewater process design teams in finalizing preliminary and detailed engineering design packages.
  • Preparing conceptual and detailed designs, including drawings and specifications
  • Preparing process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) and process flow diagrams (PFDs)
  • Sizing major process equipment, e.g. pumps, blowers, chemical systems, etc.
  • Develop hydraulic calculations for process piping
  • Undertake process mechanical design of water and wastewater treatment systems including facility layout, piping design, equipment selection and specification preparation
  • Work with multidisciplinary design teams in the preparation of engineering design packages and participate in quality reviews
  • Effectively work with clients to develop water/wastewater characterization and basis of design, alternative evaluation, treatability testing, process definition, and conceptual design for water and wastewater treatment.
  • Work with applicable water and wastewater regulations and compliance strategies that maximize operating flexibility and reduce total project costs.
  • Ensure effective and efficient communication and collaboration with all disciplines involved in engineering design
  • Help develop and ensure the ongoing success of a high performance team through mentorship and development.
  • Understanding of business principles of consulting and design projects and related project delivery tools and metrics.
  • Participate in water and wastewater business development initiatives and proposal preparation
  • Participate in the mentorship of junior and intermediate team members
  • Attend in house and formal training sessions to ensure continuing professional development


Your Capabilities and Credentials:
  • Professional Engineer Designation with APEGA, or eligibility for registration with APEGA.
  • Proven expertise and advanced knowledge in treatment technologies and recognized as a technical leader.
  • Experience leading water and wastewater process design teams in finalizing preliminary and detailed engineering design packages.
  • Strong design leadership and client relation building skills with proven capability to lead design teams and mentor staff.
  • Strong presentation skills and experience in presenting designs and concepts to clients and colleagues
  • Strong communication skills including participation in professional societies and authoring professional papers and presentations.
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Revit software
  • Proficient in using Engineering design software
  • Valid Class 5 driver's license

Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Chemical or Environmental Engineering from an accredited post-secondary institute
  • Related graduate degree would be an asset
  • Minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in water and/or wastewater treatment and process mechanical design
  • Experience in the consulting engineering environment and project management experience is an asset.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's' talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.