Senior Process Engineer, Industrial Water

$115,800 - $173,800/Yr

Stantec - Auburn, NH

Part-time - Senior

Auburn, NH

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Stantec's growing Process & Industrial Water practice is seeking a highly motivated Senior Process Engineer with industrial process, application, and operations experience to join our team. The candidate will support project proposal and application processes throughout the US and Canada, focusing on the US North Region within various markets including Manufacturing, Energy, Power, Food and Beverage, Hi-Tech, Mining, and Pharma. The role involves networking with a wide array of engineering, environmental, water, and wastewater professionals on both technical project execution and related business development initiatives, as well as leading process evaluation and design efforts. The Senior Process Engineer will evaluate, select, specify, and engineer systems or products for projects, performing a variety of tasks such as calculations, design sketches, report preparation, and field work. Projects assigned may be broad, varied, and diverse in scope, requiring analysis to ensure safety, reliability, resource efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Business development activities will include understanding client needs, identifying solution opportunities, and developing detailed proposals for various project settings. Key responsibilities include performing business development tasks, managing and developing proposals, engaging in complex engineering design tasks, assisting project managers with scope, budget, staffing, and schedule management, and leading the preparation of construction documents. The Senior Process Engineer will also mentor and supervise staff, ensuring that project needs are met in a timely and effective manner, while conducting quality assurance and quality control on assigned projects.

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 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 approval for projects.
• 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 the status of project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Apply and share experience/knowledge of design expertise.
• Lead and manage the preparation of construction documents including plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates.
• Research and understand issues related to regulatory and other drivers that impact individual 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 successfully 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 thorough understanding of task assignment and schedule.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with software such as Fathom, Arrow, ASPEN.
• Ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients, contractors, and equipment suppliers/vendors.

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.