Wastewater Treatment Engineer

Our Water sector, which brings together many of the world's top engineers and scientists, sees water a bit differently-as a single holistic system rather than as unconnected networks divided by jurisdictional boundaries.

We use this perspective to help communities tap into water's potential. Throughout the life cycle of capture, use, reuse, and discharge, our team optimizes every facet of a water system.

Whether a project calls for planners, designers, construction managers, or facility operators, we have the right experts to provide creative, yet practical, water solutions.

Through our cost-effective strategies, we're helping communities increase their water efficiency and protect their water resources for future generations.

Join our team as we create new ways to tap into water's vast potential.

Your Opportunity

Stantec's business is booming in the Southwest and an opportunity exists within Stantec's Water Sector for a highly motivated Engineer with wastewater treatment experience to join our team in Las Vegas.

Stantec offers industry leading benefits, opportunities for growth and advancement, supportive team members, and challenging projects that make a difference in our communities, our industry, and the world.

At Stantec, we believe that truly transformative work is born from a culture that values diversity. It's our diversity of thought and expression that sets us apart as an employer-it is through our combined creativity, innovation, and expertise that we do our best work for our clients and have a lasting impact on our world.

Stantec's leadership sees our people as our most valuable resource and is committed to the health, wellbeing, and safety of our team.

We have adopted a flexible work environment, including remote work as appropriate, so that our team members can deliver their best both in and outside the office.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Interact with clients and project managers regarding project status.
• Apply and share experience / knowledge of water and wastewater treatment facility, wastewater collection, and water system conveyance design.
• Lead and execute the preparation of construction documents including plans and specifications. This includes developing and defining design criteria, developing calculations to support the sizing of unit processes, and inter-disciplinary coordination to finalize the detailed design.
• Engage in active mentorship of peers and younger professionals who desire guidance on career development objectives. This mentoring can take any number of forms, including guidance on preparation and delivery of presentations, papers, workshops, etc.

client-facing protocols, and continuing education and training.

• Research and understand issues related to wastewater treatment that impact individual projects.
• Ensure that projects needs are met in a timely and effective manner.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Have a working understanding of treatment and solids management strategies at WTPs and WRRFs.
• Have experience writing preliminary engineering reports, specs, and procurement documents.
• Have an understanding of Nevada and Las Vegas-area permitting processes.
• Have the ability to work in a team environment without close supervision.
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, along with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Education and Experience

• Education : Minimum Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering
• Experience : Minimum 5 years' experience in wastewater treatment.
• Licenses / Certifications : Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Nevada, or ability to obtain within six months of hire, is required.

Typical office environment working with computers and working at a desk for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

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.