Senior Process Engineer, Industrial Water

$115,800 - $173,800/Yr

Stantec - Columbus, OH

Part-time - Senior

Columbus, OH

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 the US and Canada, particularly focusing on the US North Region. This position requires a highly motivated individual with industrial process, application, and operations experience to engage in 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. The role involves evaluating, selecting, specifying, and engineering systems or products for projects, which may include calculations, design sketches, report preparation, and fieldwork. The engineer will analyze proposed projects to ensure they meet safety, reliability, resource efficiency, and cost-effectiveness standards. Additionally, the engineer will assist in developing detailed proposals for diverse 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 engineer will also lead project construction specifications, conduct quality assurance and control, and coordinate with regulatory reviews for project approvals. Mentoring and supervising staff, managing project scope, budget, and schedule, and preparing construction documents are also essential aspects of this role. The position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.

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.
• 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 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 project scope, budget, staffing, and schedule management.
• 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 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 cost estimates.
• Research and understand regulatory issues impacting projects.
• Ensure timely and effective project delivery.

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 preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain within twelve months.
• Ability to perform mass & energy balance and hydraulic calculations.
• Detailed knowledge of developing piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
• Experience in driving development of process control narratives for programming process control systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work well in a high-performance team environment without direct supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe; experience with software such as Fathom, Arrow, ASPEN is a plus.
• Understanding of local and regional jurisdictional codes, legal and design requirements.

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 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.