Senior Process Engineer, Industrial Water

$115,800 - $173,800/Yr

Stantec - Chicago, IL

Part-time - Senior

Chicago, IL

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 supporting project proposals and applications across the US and Canada, focusing on the US North Region. This position requires a highly motivated individual with industrial process, application, and operations experience. The engineer will engage in business development, technical project execution, and lead process evaluation and design efforts. The role involves evaluating, selecting, specifying, and engineering systems or products for various projects, which may include calculations, design sketches, report preparation, and fieldwork. The engineer will analyze projects to ensure safety, reliability, resource efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, while also assisting in the development of detailed proposals for diverse project settings. Key responsibilities include performing business development tasks, managing proposals, engaging in client meetings, and collaborating with multiple business lines. The engineer will also perform complex engineering design tasks, develop design documents, conduct engineering calculations, and prepare feasibility studies. Additionally, the role involves mentoring and supervising staff, managing project scope, budget, and schedule, and ensuring quality assurance and control on assigned projects. The engineer will interact with clients and management regarding project status and lead the preparation of construction documents. This position requires a strong understanding of regulatory requirements and the ability to effectively communicate with various 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 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 projects.
• Develop design basis documents and perform 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 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.
• 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.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe; experience with software such as Fathom, Arrow, ASPEN.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the Manufacturing, Energy, Power, Food and Beverage, Hi-Tech, Mining, and Pharma markets.
• Strong networking skills with engineering, environmental, water, and wastewater professionals.
• 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.