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Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And 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

We are looking for a talented Water/Wastewater Senior Project Technical Lead, that 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 experience and expertise in pumping stations, water treatment and wastewater treatment infrastructure 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. We are always looking at what’s next in the industry and bring innovative approaches to even the most complex projects. Stantec is working with multiple utilities to develop innovative, sustainable, and efficient solutions to their needs.  Want to work with great clients on impactful projects alongside some of the industry’s top changemakers? Join our growing team and apply today

Your Key Responsibilities

DO: Project Delivery

- Serve as Project Technical Lead and Engineer of Record for water infrastructure projects with responsibility for reviewing and sealing of projects

- Provide technical leadership for projects in the US Northeast and occasionally for projects in other parts of the country, performing a variety of tasks to plan, execute and deliver the completed project

- Plan, organize, and manage the production of project deliverables to ensure on time delivery, technical quality and within budget

- Support project managers with technical evidenced proposals as project issues arise with clients, contractors, equipment suppliers/vendors or reviewing agencies.

- Execute multiple concurrent projects efficiently

- Perform, design calculations, write engineering reports, and select design criteria.

- Conduct alternative analyses to support business case evaluations for project decisions.

- Effectively apply industry standards as well as client standards and requirements.

- Work with project teams to coordinate permits for projects, which may require meetings with clients, contractors, utility companies, and reviewing and permitting governmental agencies.

BUILD: Supervise and Mentor Young Professionals

- Mentor developing professionals to guide their career development objectives.

- Review team’s work and provide technical guidance on design approaches and challenges.

- Perform on technically complex projects and act as a technical resource by providing guidance to other team members.

- Recognize when technical problems develop and initiate guidance for corrective actions

- Conduct work in a safe manner and promote health and safety within the office and outside of the office while visiting clients and job sites.

WIN: Support Business Development Activities

- Assist the Business Center Practice Leader with developing technical approaches for Statements of Qualifications and Proposals and assist with preparing the technical aspects for project interviews conducted by clients.

- Develop positive relationships with clients, earn their confidence and become their trusted adviser

- Participate in local and national professional associations. Actively participate by seeking leadership roles in the organization and presenting at conferences

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Leadership:

- Skilled leader and team player capable of building relationships both internally and externally

- Skilled communicator in both oral and written communications

- Skilled at building consensus and cooperation with staff at all skill levels

- Skilled at inspiring, motivating and holding team accountable for delivery of innovative design solutions.

Technical Expertise:

- Experienced in the design of water treatment plants and wastewater treatment plants.

- Experienced in the design of wastewater lift stations and potable water pumping stations.

Education and Experience

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil/Environmental Engineering from an accredited institution.

- Licensed Professional Engineer

- Or the combination of education and experience to qualify for licensure within one year of hire

- Minimum of 7 years of experience in water infrastructure design projects

- Must have good driving record and valid driver's license

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. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Pay Range:

• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas - Min Salary $ 126,400.00 - Max Salary $ 189,600.00

**Pay Transparency:** In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

**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 (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, 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.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

**Primary Location:** United States | MA | Burlington

**Organization:** 1951 Water-US Northeast-Burlington MA

**Employee Status:** Regular

**Travel:** Yes

**Schedule:** Full time

**Job Posting:** 10/11/2025 01:11:00

**Req ID:** 1002961

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.