Principal Water/Wastewater Engineer

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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's Water practice is seeking a highly motivated Principal Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our successful water team in our Santa Barabara, California office. Primary responsibilities include client service management, project delivery, design management, and project management for water and wastewater treatment and conveyance projects. We are looking for professionals with experience in the evaluation, planning, design and construction administration of water, recycled water, and wastewater infrastructure projects including proposal, scope, and fee development; alternatives analysis; treatment plant, pump station, and pipeline design; and engineering services during construction. This position offers the right candidate the ability to make a major career advancement. This is an opportunity to improve and grow leadership skills and become a recognized technical resource for a growing California water practice.
Your Key Responsibilities

• Become engaged in business development and project delivery as a client-facing Project Leader in the Municipal and/or Industrial Water market in California.
• Manage project staff, financials, and contracts meeting performance goals and client expectations.
• Promote Stantec’s project delivery structure that includes Project Managers and Project Technical Leads.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership in the development of innovative technical solutions for water and/or wastewater projects.
• Communicate effectively and coordinate with clients on projects during planning, design, and construction.
• Work closely with leadership to identify strategic client relationships to be developed, fostered and/or maintained in California and lead business development efforts.
• Engage our clients in meaningful discussions about their most critical issues and translate those discussions into opportunities to deliver solutions.
• Support Stantec’s reputation for innovation and research through participation in California conferences, professional associations, and academic partnerships.
• Mentor young professionals in the California offices.
• Comply with Stantec safety procedures and protocols.
  

Your Capabilities And Credentials

• Experience organizing, planning, and executing water and/or wastewater treatment and/or conveyance designs from pursuit to design and construction.
• Experience leading, coordinating, and managing multidisciplinary teams involving internal personnel, subconsultants, vendors, and suppliers.
• Experience with collaborative delivery projects working with contractors and vendors.
• Strong client service, project management, and/or design management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Passion for team building, collaboration, and mentoring.
• Strong technical skills with at least one area of specialized expertise.
• Ability to meet client expectations on project budgeting and quality management.
• Experience managing or participating in market and strategic client relationship development campaigns and proposal writing.
• Must have a good driving record and valid driver’s license.
  

Education And Experience

• Education: B.S. degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering, M.S. preferred
• Experience: Minimum of 15 years of water/wastewater treatment or conveyance experience
• Licenses/Certifications: Valid California Professional Engineering license, or Professional Engineering license in another state with ability to obtain California license within 1 year of employment required.
  

Typical office environment working with computers and sitting at a desk for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.\#californiawaterThis 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.
Pay Range

• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA areas - Min Salary $ 122,700.00 - Max Salary $ 184,100.00
  

Primary Location: United States | CA | Santa Barbara
Organization: BC-1840 Water-US Pacific
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 18/06/ :06:29
Req ID: REQ M

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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