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Stantec Senior Water Reuse Engineer in Fairfax, Virginia
Senior Water Reuse Engineer - ( 250001T6 )
Description
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
Stantec, a leading global engineering and design firm, is seeking a Senior Water Reuse Engineer to join our team in the Northeast. As a Senior Water Reuse Engineer, you will lead teams, work collaboratively on larger projects, and independently manage smaller projects. Your main objective will be to support the delivery of water reuse projects in the Northeast U.S., with the potential to work on projects across North America and internationally. To be successful in this role, you will need to be self-motivated, capable of supervising complex teams, passionate about mentoring staff, and dedicated to advancing the field of water reuse. Projects assigned to you may be complex and diverse, providing you with various opportunities to contribute to advancing the Water Reuse practice. The role also supports pursuing water reuse projects through technical sales and developing technical solutions, all in line with our commitment to excellence. This role can be in any Stantec office in the Northeast with Water staff.
Your Key Responsibilities
Lead the delivery of alternative water source, advanced water purification, and related water and wastewater projects as a Project Technical Lead. This includes conducting pilot studies, performing engineering calculations, preparing drawings and reports, delivering client presentations, and handling required applications to regulatory and/or funding agencies.
Participate in the development of water reuse solutions with clients. This includes, but may not be limited to, face-to-face client interactions, site visits, technical training for client staff, workshop presentations on treatment technology, planning, regulatory frameworks, etc.
Lead project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors.
Lead the preparation and coordination of pilot studies, engineering studies, design reports, and project specifications with construction documents.
Engages in design development through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.
Manage and lead other team members while working on projects; complete tasks and delegate specific tasks to other team members as appropriate.
Collaborates with project managers and senior engineers to develop and manage the project scope, budget, staffing, and schedule.
Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own products and facilitates independent technical review of these projects.
Conducts quality assessment and quality control on various elements of other projects.
Assists with the management of the design and construction of projects.
Involved in the permitting process of projects, which may require meeting with clients, contractors, and interested stakeholder parties and reviewing agency personnel.
Coordinates with the regulatory review to seek final approval.
Assists in developing and updating project design standards and guidelines; prepares abstracts and technical papers.
Participates in strategic planning for the water reuse practice.
Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Effective communicator and able to work on and lead teams.
Ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients, contractors, equipment suppliers/vendors, funding agencies, and reviewing agencies; deliver technical presentations in public forums, conferences, and technical symposia.
Ability to participate and collaborate in project team settings and to engage in creative and critical thought.
Possesses excellent time-management skills; thorough understanding of task assignment and schedule, budgeting, and efficient use of time and available resources.
General understanding of all phases of project document production, client procurement procedures, and regulatory approval processes.
Understanding local and regional jurisdictional codes and legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions with specific emphasis on water reuse regulations.
Understanding aquatic chemistry and water quality issues relevant to municipal and industrial water reuse.
Ability to evaluate and design advanced water treatment processes.
Ability to perform hydraulic calculations.
Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite, Bluebeam, and Adobe.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering, Master’s degree preferred.
Licensed Professional Engineer.
Minimum of 12 years of experience.
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
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Salary Range(s):
NYC $152,700 /Outside NYC $121,200 - NYC $229,100/Outside NYC $181,800 Min/Max Pay Range(s) for postings located in MN, NYC/NY
$143,000 - $214,500 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in WA and DC
The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Primary Location : United States-New Hampshire-Auburn
Other Locations : United States-Massachusetts-Burlington, United States-Massachusetts-Hingham, United States-District Of Columbia-Washington, United States-New York-New York, United States-Massachusetts-Boston, United States-Virginia-Fairfax, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia
Organization : BC-1951 Water-US Northeast
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : May 9, 2025, 4:32:56 AM
Req ID: 250001T6
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