Many of the world’s top engineers and scientists come together in our Water business because they view a community’s interaction with water a bit differently—as a single holistic system, rather than unconnected networks divided by jurisdictional boundaries. Working throughout the hydrologic cycle, we are delivering sustainable solutions to make sure water is where it should be and available when needed. Our experts guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. Every day, we help communities improve, reuse, and protect this precious resource for future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U.
Your Opportunity
We are looking for a talented Project Engineer who wants to be part of a purpose-driven organization that’s focused on helping our clients, colleagues and communities thrive. Our people are Stantec’s most valuable resource, and in joining our team you will be able to leverage your career experiences and expertise within a culture that values inclusion, celebrates shared success, and applauds ambition.
Stantec is at the forefront of the water industry, delivering thousands of projects for hundreds of communities globally. Our purpose is to conceive and develop the most impactful water projects that improve the health, quality of life and sustainability of the communities we live in and serve. From droughts to floods to sanitation systems, Stantec’s Water team designs fit for purpose solutions to all facets of the water infrastructure life cycle.
The role of a Project Engineer with our Water Team is a dynamic position well suited to an individual who is good at managing multiple tasks and deadlines and working with multi-disciplinary teams. The candidate may be working independently on smaller projects or providing support to a team of professionals on larger projects. The candidate should be able to evaluate, select, specify, and engineer systems or products for a project, and will perform a variety of tasks which may include calculations, design sketches and concepts, report preparation and field work. Projects assigned may be broad, varied and diverse in scope. Our group is involved in a wide range of water infrastructure projects, including sewer and water main of both large and small diameter systems, pump stations, and treatment facilities.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Manages project technical tasks including completing design work, calculations, writing specifications and technical reports on a wide range of civil infrastructure projects generally involving sanitary & storm sewer, water main design, pump stations, wastewater resource recovery facilities, water treatment facilities, and stormwater management/drainage plans.
• Coordinates design and report deliverable packages for submission to clients and/or approval authorities.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager and attend meetings with the client, team members and sub-consultants.
• Understands and implements industry standards and manuals as well as client and regulatory agencies standards and requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of engineering project documents, client presentations, client contact and communication pertaining to specific project deliverables.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure compatibility with the design intent.
• Prepare engineering documents and contract documents by developing construction specifications, plans and schedules.
• Evaluates, selects, specifies, and engineers process mechanical systems or products for a project.
• Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects.
• Assist in the review of shop drawings and submittals, responds to request for information, prepares site observation reports, and performs other contract administration tasks.
• Participate in basic cost estimating under the direction of technical leaders to support engineering projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned by senior engineering staff.
• Involvement in regional industry professional associations.
• All other duties as required and assigned.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Demonstrated efficient task management and technical execution of assigned tasks on multiple concurrent projects.
• Broad, general understanding of many relevant areas of municipal engineering, hydraulics, and process mechanical systems design with respect to materials as well as industry standards.
• General understanding of various construction means and methods and their disturbance impacts on the project site.
• Requisite knowledge, interpretation, and application of design and construction codes.
• Strong understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
• Proficient with of Microsoft Office Suite. Basic understanding of Revit is a plus.
• Developing cooperative skills in working efficiently within a team.
• Must have good driving record, and valid driver’s license.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.

Education and Experience

• Education: Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience: Minimum of seven years of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience
• Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to successfully obtain within twelve (12) months.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. At Stantec, we live our corporate values every day.

• Stantec was ranked the 5th most sustainable company in the world and the 1st in North America by Corporate Knights for our 2020 performance.
• In February 2021, Stantec announced a pledge to be carbon neutral for 2022 and achieve operational net-zero by 2030.
• Stantec is the only engineering design firm that has been rated a Climate Leader with an A- score by CDP for the last three years.
• Stantec has been named by Forbes as one of the World’s Best Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women. Additionally, the American Indian Science and Engineering Society selected Stantec as one of the Top 50 workplaces for Indigenous STEM professionals

Join us and redefine your personal best.
Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s):

Salary Range(s):

• Locations in CO, HI, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - Min Salary $ 97,100.00 - Max Salary $ 140,800.00
• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA areas - Min Salary $ 104,200.00 - Max Salary $ 151,000.00

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.
Primary Location: United States | VA | Fairfax
Organization: BC-1951 Water-US Northeast
Employee Status: Regular
Job Level: Nonmanager
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 17/06/2025 06:06:14
Req ID: REQ2500020N

• Manages project technical tasks including completing design work, calculations, writing specifications and technical reports on a wide range of civil infrastructure projects generally involving sanitary & storm sewer, water main design, pump stations, wastewater resource recovery facilities, water treatment facilities, and stormwater management/drainage plans.
• Coordinates design and report deliverable packages for submission to clients and/or approval authorities.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager and attend meetings with the client, team members and sub-consultants.
• Understands and implements industry standards and manuals as well as client and regulatory agencies standards and requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of engineering project documents, client presentations, client contact and communication pertaining to specific project deliverables.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure compatibility with the design intent.
• Prepare engineering documents and contract documents by developing construction specifications, plans and schedules.
• Evaluates, selects, specifies, and engineers process mechanical systems or products for a project.
• Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects.
• Assist in the review of shop drawings and submittals, responds to request for information, prepares site observation reports, and performs other contract administration tasks.
• Participate in basic cost estimating under the direction of technical leaders to support engineering projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned by senior engineering staff.
• Involvement in regional industry professional associations.
• All other duties as required and assigned.