Senior Process Engineer
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.
Our local water team specializes in water and wastewater treatment, and infrastructure. We have a strong technical and project delivery team that this position will support, and work with our team to deliver projects. Our team in Edmonton has worked on several award-winning projects, regionally and nationally, utilizing the ability to collaborate with regional and international subject matter experts.
Your Opportunity
We are currently looking for a Senior Process Mechanical Engineer specializing in water and wastewater treatment to join our Water group in Alberta. This team member will get to work on a broad range of regional water and wastewater treatment projects, including industrial water treatment, innovative water and wastewater treatment, and exciting and challenging projects. 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.
- 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.
- Lead the start-up and commissioning of water and wastewater systems.
- 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.
- 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 communication skills including participation in professional societies and authoring professional papers and presentations.
- Proficient in using Engineering design software.
- Experience in the consulting engineering environment and project management experience is an asset.
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil, chemical or environmental engineering from an accredited post-secondary institution.
- Related graduate degree would be an asset.
- A minimum of 15 years of experience in water and/or wastewater treatment and conveyance related projects.
- 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.