Senior Process Engineer, Industrial Water

$115,800 - $173,800/Yr

Stantec - Philadelphia, PA

Part-time - Senior

Philadelphia, PA

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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and involves networking with engineering, environmental, and water professionals to lead process evaluation and design efforts. The engineer will be responsible for evaluating, selecting, specifying, and engineering systems or products for projects, performing calculations, creating design sketches, preparing reports, and conducting fieldwork. The role requires a strong focus on safety, reliability, resource efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in project execution. The Senior Process Engineer will also engage in business development activities, collaborating with staff to increase project wins and develop long-lasting client relationships. This includes managing proposals, participating in client meetings, and conducting quality reviews. The engineer will lead complex engineering design tasks, develop design documents, and assist project managers in managing project scope, budget, staffing, and schedule. Additionally, the role involves mentoring junior staff, conducting quality assurance, and coordinating with regulatory agencies for project approvals. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work independently in a high-performance team environment. A Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred, along with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil/Environmental Engineering and a minimum of 10 years of experience.

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, meetings, and presentations.
• Prepare scope of work documents and estimates.
• Develop division of responsibility (DOR) matrices.
• Collaborate with multiple business lines to develop opportunities.
• Conduct quality reviews of proposals and projects.
• Perform complex engineering design tasks on assigned water, power, and industrial process and wastewater-related projects.
• Prepare design basis documents and engineering calculations including mass and energy balances.
• Create engineering drawings and reports, and conduct 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.
• 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.
• 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 preparation of construction documents including plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Research and understand regulatory issues impacting projects.

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 2 years of operational experience being a plus.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain within twelve months.
• Ability to perform mass & energy balance and hydraulic calculations.
• Ability to develop piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
• Ability to drive development of process control narratives for programming of process control systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Understanding of local and regional jurisdictional codes, legal and design requirements.
• 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 regulatory approval processes and client procurement procedures.
• Experience in mentoring and developing junior staff.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 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
• 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.