Principal Water/Wastewater Engineer
Many of the world’s top engineers and scientists come together in our Water business because they view a community’s interaction with water a bit differently—as a single holistic system, rather than unconnected networks divided by jurisdictional boundaries. Working throughout the hydrologic cycle, we are delivering sustainable solutions to make sure water is where it should be and available when needed. Our experts guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. Every day, we help communities improve, reuse, and protect this precious resource for future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U.
Your Opportunity
We are seeking a Principal Water Resources Engineer to join our Atlanta office as a senior delivery leader. This role involves providing technical leadership on a variety of municipal and industrial treatment, pump station/conveyance, and water resources projects, primarily in the southeastern US. The ideal candidate will also support business development efforts, mentor staff, and deliver high-quality engineering solutions.
Your Key Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership:
• Lead technical aspects of municipal and industrial treatment, pump station/conveyance, and water resources projects.
• Provide direction on solving technical problems and delivering sound engineering solutions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and process lead on projects.
Business Development Support:
• Meet with clients to understand their upcoming project needs.
• Formulate technical approaches to provide client solutions.
• Participate in professional organizations such as GAWP.
• Provide technical input to proposal responses, prepare scopes of work, and level of effort estimates.
Mentoring and Team Leadership:
• Mentor junior to mid-level engineers in Georgia.
• Provide guidance on breaking down and solving technical problems.
• Foster the growth and development of our teams.
• Serve as a team leader in the Atlanta office.
Work Split:
Win (10-30%):
• Support pursuits across the US South.
• Build client relationships.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for client engagements.
• Provide technical input to proposal responses.
• Prepare scopes of work and level of effort estimates.
Do (55-80%):
• Serve as project technical leader, process lead, and/or subject matter expert.
• Lead municipal and industrial treatment, pump station/conveyance, and water resources projects.
• Mentor and lead a community of junior to mid-level engineers in Georgia.
Manage (10-15%):
• Collaborate with and/or supervise staff in the region.
• Foster the growth and development of our teams.
• Serve as a team leader in the Atlanta office.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
• Strong technical expertise in municipal and industrial treatment, pump station/conveyance, and water resources projects.
• Proven experience supporting business development and client engagement.
• Excellent leadership and mentoring skills.
• Active participation in professional organizations such as GAWP.
Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Minimum of 20 years of progressive experience in water/wastewater engineering.
Typical office environment working with computers and sitting at a desk. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
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.