Project Technical Lead – Design Manager, Water/Wastewater

Role Overview

• Serve as Project Technical Lead for water infrastructure projects with responsibility for providing project oversight and leadership
• Provide technical management and leadership for projects in the Eastern region and projects across North America, performing a variety of tasks to plan, execute and deliver the completed project
• Plan, organize, and manage the production of project deliverables for on time delivery, technical quality and within budget
• Perform design for water and/or wastewater treatment projects from preliminary design to detailed design, bidding and construction inspection, with consideration for mitigating impacts and constraints due to environmental and permitting requirements.
• Preparation and guidance of engineering calculations, design drawings, technical specifications, and construction documents.
• Preparation of technical reports as technical lead of the project team.
• Prepare, and/or lead the team in preparing, technically substantiated recommendations to address project issues as they arise with clients, contractors, equipment suppliers/vendors, or reviewing agencies.
• Contribute to the development of proposals, and contribute to the development of winning strategies, to help secure new work for the team.
• Execute multiple concurrent projects efficiently
• Perform 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
• Support industry visibility and business development efforts by participating in conferences, committees, and technical knowledge sharing activities, as required and subject to annual budget approval, with engagement prioritized based on business strategy, market conditions, client alignment, and team capacity.
• 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental Engineering or similar from an accredited institution.
• P.Eng license, or ability to obtain licensure within one year.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in water/wastewater treatment project design and delivery.
• Valid driver’s license

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision plans
• wellness program
• health care spending account
• wellness spending account
• group registered retirement savings plan
• employee stock purchase program
• group tax-free savings account
• life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• short-term/long-term disability plans
• emergency travel benefits
• tuition reimbursement
• professional membership fee coverage
• paid time off