Senior Project Technical Leader, Conveyance
🔍 Burlington, Massachusetts, United States
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. By 2025 we’re hiring 2,000 people (like you) to join our team. Grow with us, H2O+U.
Your Opportunity
We are looking for a talented Water/Wastewater Treatment Senior Project Technical Leader, that wants to be part of a purpose-driven organization that is focused on helping our clients, colleagues and communities thrive. Our people are Stantec’s most valuable resource, and in joining our team you will be able to leverage your career experiences and expertise in water infrastructure within a culture that values inclusion, celebrates shared success, and applauds ambition.
Joining Stantec’s global network of over 600 conveyance engineers, with a reputation as a go-to firm for conveyance services, you will be given the opportunity to grow your career by leading iconic water conveyance projects from first request through construction: shaping our established and talented local team and our North American Conveyance Sector. The role involves identifying, developing, pursuing, and winning projects with new and existing clientele to grow our conveyance trenchless condition assessment and rehabilitation business. The position requires leadership in the execution and delivery of technically complex conveyance projects and provides opportunities for thought leadership through collaboration with research and innovation teams in the development and deployment of innovative technologies. The successful candidate will be someone with strong leadership and communication skills, market knowledge, business acumen combined with innovative ideas, and a successful history of client relations and account management.
Stantec is at the forefront of the water industry, delivering thousands of projects for hundreds of communities globally. Our purpose is to conceive and develop the most impactful water projects that improve the health, quality of life and sustainability of the communities we live in and serve. We are always looking at what is next in the industry and bring innovative approaches to even the most complex projects. Stantec is working with multiple utilities to develop innovative, sustainable, and efficient solutions to their needs. Want to work with great clients on impactful projects alongside some of the industry’s top changemakers? Join our growing team and apply today
Your Key Responsibilities
DO: Project Delivery
- Serve as Project Technical Lead for water infrastructure projects with responsibility for reviewing and sealing of projects
- Provide technical leadership for projects in the Northeast, Tri-State or Mid-Atlantic region and occasionally for projects in other parts of the country and world, performing a variety of tasks to plan, execute and deliver the completed project
- Plan, organize, and manage the production of project deliverables to ensure on time delivery, technical quality and within budget
- Perform civil conveyance design for water and storm and sanitary sewer projects, from preliminary design to detailed design, bidding and construction inspection, with consideration for minimizing impacts and constraints due to environmental and permitting requirements.
- Preparation and guidance of engineering calculations, design drawings, technical specifications, and construction documents.
- Preparation of proposals and technical reports as technical lead of the project team
- Prepare technical evidenced proposals as project issues arise with clients, contractors, equipment suppliers/vendors or reviewing agencies.
- Execute multiple concurrent projects efficiently
- Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, design calculations, write engineering reports, and select design criteria
- Conduct alternative analyses to support business case evaluations for project decisions
- Effectively apply industry standards as well as client standards and requirements
- Work with project teams to coordinate permits for projects, which may require meetings with clients, contractors, utility companies, and reviewing and permitting governmental agencies
BUILD: Supervise and Mentor Young Professionals
- Mentor developing professionals to guide their career development objectives
- Review team’s work and provide technical guidance on design approach and challenges
- Perform on technically complex projects and act as a technical resource by providing guidance to other team members
- Recognize when technical problems develop and initiate guidance for corrective actions
- Provide technical support to the Business Center Practice Leader to further the growth of Stantec’s business
- Conduct work in a safe manner and promote health and safety within the office and outside of the office while visiting clients and job sites
WIN: Support Business Development Activities
- Assist the Business Center Practice Leader with developing technical approaches for Statements of Qualifications and Proposals and assist with preparing the technical aspects for project interviews conducted by clients
- Develop positive relationships with clients, earn their confidence and become their trusted adviser
- Participate in local and national professional associations including Sections of the American Water Works Association and the Water Environment Federation. Actively participate by seeking leadership roles in the organization and presenting at conferences
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Leadership:
- Skilled leader and team player capable of building relationships both internally and externally
- Skilled communicator in both oral and written communications
- Skilled at building consensus and cooperation with staff at all skill levels
- Skilled at inspiring, motivating and holding team accountable for delivery for innovative design solutions.
Technical Expertise:
- Experience and expertise with the design of conveyance projects in urbanized, congested areas.
- Experience with the design of water, sewer, and drainage infrastructure 24-inches in diameter and larger.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil/Environmental Engineering from an accredited institution.
- Master of Science in Civil/Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution preferred
- Licensed Professional Engineer
- Or the combination of education and experience to qualify for licensure within one year of hire
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in water infrastructure design projects
- Must have good driving record and valid driver's license
Overqualified? Underqualified? We have multiple openings – we welcome your application.
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. At Stantec, we live our corporate values every day.
- Stantec was ranked the 5th most sustainable company in the world and the 1st in North America by Corporate Knights for our 2020 performance.
- In February 2021, Stantec announced a pledge to be carbon neutral for 2022 and achieve operational net-zero by 2030.
- Stantec is the only engineering design firm that has been rated a Climate Leader with an A- score by CDP for the last three years. Stantec has been named by Forbes as one of the World’s Best Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women.
- Additionally, the American Indian Science and Engineering Society selected Stantec as one of the Top 50 workplaces for Indigenous STEM professionals
Join us and redefine your personal best.