Senior Process Engineer, Industrial Water

$115,800 - $173,800/Yr

Stantec - Ann Arbor, MI

Part-time - Senior

Ann Arbor, MI

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Stantec's Water business is a collaborative environment where top engineers and scientists work together to view water as a holistic system. The Senior Process Engineer, Industrial Water, will play a crucial role in this vision by supporting project proposals and applications across various markets including Manufacturing, Energy, Power, Food and Beverage, Hi-Tech, Mining, and Pharma. This position is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, but also supports projects throughout the US and Canada, particularly focusing on the US North Region. The Senior Process Engineer will engage in both technical project execution and business development initiatives, ensuring that projects are safe, reliable, resource-efficient, and cost-effective. The role involves evaluating, selecting, specifying, and engineering systems or products for projects, which may include performing calculations, creating design sketches, preparing reports, and conducting fieldwork. The Senior Process Engineer will also be responsible for managing and developing proposals, engaging with clients, and collaborating with various business lines to identify and develop opportunities. This position requires a strong ability to perform complex engineering design tasks, including creating design basis documents, conducting engineering calculations, and preparing engineering reports and feasibility studies. In addition to technical responsibilities, the Senior Process Engineer will mentor and supervise staff, manage project scopes, budgets, and schedules, and ensure quality assurance and control on assigned projects. The candidate will also be involved in the permitting process, coordinating with regulatory reviews, and preparing construction documents. This role is essential for fostering long-lasting client relationships and contributing to the overall success of Stantec's projects in the water sector.

Responsibilities

• Perform business development/application tasks and collaborate with staff to increase project wins and develop long-lasting client relationships.
• Participate in business line teams to manage and develop proposals.
• Act as the client-facing contact for business development, including meetings and presentations.
• Prepare scope of work documents and estimates.
• Develop division of responsibility (DOR) matrices and collaborate with multiple business lines to develop opportunities.
• Conduct quality reviews of proposals and project documents.
• Perform complex engineering design tasks on assigned water, power, and industrial process and wastewater-related projects.
• Create design basis documents and conduct engineering calculations including mass and energy balances.
• Prepare engineering drawings, reports, and feasibility studies.
• Present findings to clients, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Engage in the development of designs through sketches, electronic models, and diagrams.
• Assist project managers with developing and managing project scope, budget, staffing, and schedule.
• Lead the development and coordination of project construction specifications.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control on assigned projects and facilitate independent technical reviews.
• Review contractor/vendor submittals for adherence to contract documents and industry standards.
• Coordinate with regulatory reviews to seek final project approval.
• Assist in the development and updates of project design standards and guidelines; prepare abstracts and technical papers.
• Manage a team of design professionals and technicians.
• Mentor and supervise staff to develop high-performing project teams.
• Assist with business development pursuits including proposal preparation and participation in interviews.
• Interact with clients and management regarding project status, scope, schedule, and budget.
• Lead and manage the preparation of construction documents including plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Research and understand issues related to regulatory and other drivers impacting projects.
• Ensure that project needs are met in a timely and effective manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil/Environmental Engineering from an accredited institution; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of total experience, with at least 2 years of operational experience being a plus.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain within twelve months.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to perform mass & energy balance and hydraulic calculations.
• Detailed knowledge of developing piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
• Ability to drive development of process control narratives for programming of process control systems.
• General understanding of all phases of project document production, client procurement procedures, and regulatory approval processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe; experience with software such as Fathom, Arrow, ASPEN.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the water, power, and industrial process sectors.
• Familiarity with local and regional jurisdictional codes and legal requirements.
• Experience in mentoring and supervising junior staff.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Wellness program
• Health savings 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
• Paid family leave
• Ten paid holidays per year
• Accrual of vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
• Paid sick leave in accordance with state and local law.