Senior Process Engineer, Industrial Water

$115,800 - $173,800/Yr

Stantec - Burlington, MA

Part-time - Senior

Burlington, MA

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. Our mission is to deliver sustainable solutions that ensure water is available when needed, helping communities improve, reuse, and protect this vital resource for future generations. As part of our commitment to growth, we are seeking a Senior Process Engineer to join our expanding Process & Industrial Water practice. This role will focus on supporting project proposals and applications across the US and Canada, particularly in the US North Region, within various markets including Manufacturing, Energy, Power, Food and Beverage, Hi-Tech, Mining, and Pharma. The Senior Process Engineer will be responsible for networking with engineering, environmental, and water professionals to execute technical projects and drive business development initiatives. This position requires the ability to evaluate, select, specify, and engineer systems or products for projects, performing tasks such as calculations, design sketches, report preparation, and fieldwork. The projects will be diverse in scope, requiring analysis to ensure safety, reliability, resource efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. The role also involves assisting in the development of detailed proposals for a variety of project settings, ensuring that client needs are met effectively. Key responsibilities include performing business development tasks, managing proposals, engaging in complex engineering design tasks, and collaborating with various technical disciplines. The Senior Process Engineer will lead the development of design documents, conduct quality assurance and control, and coordinate with regulatory reviews for project approvals. Additionally, the role involves mentoring staff, managing project scopes, budgets, and schedules, and ensuring timely project delivery. This position is ideal for a candidate who thrives in a high-performance team environment and possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills.

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 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 approvals.
• 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.
• Apply and share experience/knowledge of design expertise.
• Lead and manage preparation of construction documents including plans, specifications, and construction 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 2 years of operational experience being a plus.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months.
• Ability to perform mass & energy balance and hydraulic calculations.
• Ability to quickly assess industrial processes for core plant functions.
• 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.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team settings and engage in creative and critical thought.

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.