Senior Civil Engineer

6 months ago


Portland, United States Stantec Full time

Are you passionate about water and its vital role in sustaining life and prosperity? Do you want to join a team of world-class engineers and scientists who share your vision and values? Do you aspire to work on projects that make a positive difference for communities and the environment? If you answered yes to these questions, then you belong with Stantec's Water Team

At Stantec, we see water as a single, interconnected system that spans across natural and human-made boundaries. We apply our expertise in the entire hydrologic cycle to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions for water supply, treatment, reuse, and management. We combine scientific rigor, technical excellence, and a collaborative spirit to help our clients meet their water challenges and goals. We are committed to growing our business and our people, and we offer exciting opportunities for professional development and career advancement. By 2025, we aim to hire 2,000 talented individuals (like you) to join our global team of water experts. Together, we can create a better future for ourselves and the planet. Join us today, and become part of H2O+U.

Your Opportunity

As a Senior Civil Engineer at Stantec, you will have the chance to work on some of the most impactful and innovative water projects in the US West and beyond. You will be part of a dynamic and supportive team that values your technical skills, leadership abilities, and client relationships. You will have the opportunity to enhance your expertise and expand your network in the water industry. You will also have the responsibility to mentor and coach junior staff and contribute to the growth and success of our business.

Your role will involve managing and delivering water, wastewater, and recycled water infrastructure projects from inception to completion. You will be involved in all aspects of project development, including proposal writing, scope and fee estimation, alignment studies, alternatives analysis, design, construction administration, and quality control. You will work closely with clients, stakeholders, regulators, contractors, and other project team members to ensure that the project objectives, budget, and schedule are met. You will also apply your creativity and problem-solving skills to design and optimize water treatment plants, pump stations, pipelines, and other water facilities.

If you are a seasoned civil engineer or project manager with a strong background and interest in water engineering, and you are looking for a new challenge and a rewarding career, then this is the perfect time and place for you. Apply now and join Stantec's Water Team today.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and execute work involving conventional types of civil and utility engineering principles and other related activities for new and existing water, recycled water, wastewater, conveyance, treatment, and civil/site projects
  • Develop and prepare technical memorandums / reports, planning studies, specifications, detailed design drawings, and construction submittal reviews calculations, models and other technical deliverables for civil/utility, conveyance, treatment, and infrastructure related projects
  • Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to make adaptations and modifications to projects.
  • Lead project teams in planning and/or designing a major engineering project and coordinate special planning, economic, and engineering studies
  • Direct the work of, communicate effectively and coordinate with, project teams including other disciplines (drafters, designers and other engineers)
  • Delegate and oversee the work of subordinate technical staff and engineers
  • Provide consultation in specialized areas (wastewater/water conveyance and civil design), make decisions and solve problems
  • Prepare and make presentations to clients and for professional meetings
  • Assist with business development pursuits, including preparation of proposals and interviews.
  • Position may require local travel and off-site field visits
Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • A well-developed understanding of design concepts relevant to water infrastructure design that incorporate the following:
  • Civil Design elements associated with process piping systems, linear infrastructure, yard piping, pumping stations, and conveyance systems.
  • Civil site development including grading and mapping.
  • Mechanical design elements pertaining to pumping facilities, treatment facilities and linear infrastructure.
  • Architectural design elements and the ability to coordinate with Project Architects.
  • Excellent writing skills and experience in preparing technical memorandums / reports and proposals.
  • Experience with the planning, design, and construction support of water and wastewater infrastructure
  • Experience with planning and designing water and wastewater pipelines and pipeline rehabilitation
  • Experience with wastewater pump station and potable or recycled water pump station design
  • Strong project management and/or design management skills
  • Ability to proactively communicate and resolve potential issues with the project team and support the development of solutions using sound judgment, creativity, and innovation.
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to take initiative and ownership of task scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for working in diverse team environments, including working in remote/virtual settings.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Education and Experience
  • B.S. or M.S. degree in related engineering field (Civil, Environmental etc.),
  • 8-15 years of progressively increasing responsibility required,
  • Professional Engineer registration (Oregon / Washington preferred), and ability to acquire PE in other states.
Overqualified? Underqualified? We have multiple openings - we welcome your application.

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.
  • We put people first
People are at the heart of everything we do; they give our work purpose. That's why we listen to and design for the distinct needs of our clients-and those who live and work in the communities we serve. It's why we prioritize the safety of everyone our work touches. And it's why we define fulfilling careers for our own people, helping them set and then surpass their individual goals.
  • We do what is right
We approach every project as a partnership because our work creates a lasting impact on our clients' communities. We are accountable to these communities-to strengthening them and making them resilient for whatever the future may hold. Integrity guides what we do, which means that we make the right choice even when it's the tough choice.
  • We are better together
When smart, passionate, creative people come together, real possibilities are unleashed. As our own community expands, we welcome everyone's contributions-diverse perspectives create extraordinary results. We draw on our global network to build the right team for each project because when we work together, no problem is too large or complex.
  • We are driven to achieve

We believe that transformation-in our work and in ourselves-is truly possible. We're defined by our entrepreneurial spirit and our unwavering pursuit of not only what's next but also what's best. Bringing imagination and determination to every challenge, we leave no angle unexplored. As a result, we deliver the excellence that propels communities to success.

Join us and redefine your personal best.

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