Water/Wastewater Project Technical Lead

Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. As they work to meet that need, they’re facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we’re helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world’s most precious resource. Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U. Your Opportunity Stantec's Water practice in San Diego, California is seeking a highly motivated Water/Wastewater Project Technical Lead (PTL) to join and grow our successful team working on iconic projects. In the Water Business Line, the PTL leads multi‑disciplinary team activities to achieve integrated technical solutions and deliver water and wastewater treatment and conveyance projects to our clients. The ideal candidate will have experience in the evaluation, planning, design and construction administration of water, recycled water, and/or wastewater infrastructure projects including alternatives analysis; treatment plant, pump station, and pipeline design; engineering services during construction; and project management. This position offers an opportunity for major career advancement and leadership development within a growing California water practice. Your Key Responsibilities Provide technical guidance and leadership in the development of innovative technical solutions for water and/or wastewater projects. Manage and execute new and existing water, recycled water, and wastewater treatment and conveyance projects through conventional design‑bid‑build and alternate delivery methods. Direct the work of, communicate effectively, and coordinate with project teams including multiple disciplines (drafters, designers, and other engineers). Develop and prepare reports, planning studies, specifications, calculations, detailed design drawings, construction submittal reviews, models and other technical deliverables for treatment, conveyance, and infrastructure related projects. Communicate effectively and coordinate with clients on projects during planning, design, and construction. Support Stantec’s reputation for innovation and research through participation in California conferences, professional associations, and academic partnerships. Promote Stantec’s project delivery structure that includes Project Managers, Project Technical Leads, and Discipline Sector Leads. Work effectively in partnership with BC leadership, Project Pursuit teams, and PMs to proactively coordinate marketing and project delivery activities undertaken by project teams in both local and remote offices. Understand and proactively satisfy client’s needs and expectations. Connect the Client, PM, independent reviewers and the project team to the project’s technical solutions. Ensure activities are planned and completed in an efficient and timely manner. Mentor young professionals in the California offices. Embrace Stantec’s safety procedures and protocols. Your Capabilities and Credentials Experience organizing, planning, and executing water and/or wastewater treatment and/or conveyance designs from pursuit to design and construction. Experience leading, coordinating, and managing multidisciplinary teams involving internal personnel, subconsultants, vendors, and suppliers. Experience with collaborative delivery projects working with contractors and vendors. Strong client service, project management, and/or design management skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Passion for team building, collaboration, and mentoring. Strong technical skills with at least one area of specialized expertise. Efficient technical leadership of assigned tasks on multiple concurrent projects. Ability to meet client expectations on project budgeting and quality management. Experience managing or participating in marketing and strategic client relationship development campaigns and proposal writing. Experience developing projects and tasks level of effort. Education and Experience B.S. degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering; M.S. preferred. Minimum of 8 years of water/wastewater treatment or conveyance experience. Valid California Professional Engineering license, or Professional Engineering license in another state with the ability to obtain a California license within 1 year of employment. Typical office environment involves working with computers and sitting at a desk for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to elements, including inclement weather. The above is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. Benefits Summary Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid family leave. They will receive ten paid holidays per year and accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year along with paid sick leave in accordance with state and local law. Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave in accordance with state and local law. Benefits may not apply to union positions. Pay range: Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas $117,800.00 – $176,800.00 annually. Pay transparency laws require us to provide ranges in applicable locations. Actual compensation is based on education, qualifications, experience, and location. Certain roles are bonus eligible. Part‑time roles will have pro‑rated compensation. Primary location: United States | CA | San Diego. Organization: 1840 Water-US Pacific-San Diego CA. Employee status: Regular. Business justification: New Position. Travel: Yes. Schedule: Full time. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Stantec prohibits discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, termination or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Stantec is committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stantec