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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 Senior Project Manager or Technical Leader, Conveyance that wants to be part of a purpose-driven organization that is 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 in water 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 is 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.

At Stantec, we value a hybrid work environment that combines in-person collaboration with remote flexibility. As a technical mentor you will be expected to be in the office, on average, three days a week.

Your Key Responsibilities

DO : Project Delivery

Serve as Project Manager or Technical Lead for water infrastructure projects with responsibility for providing project oversight and leadership

Provide technical management and leadership for projects in the Northeast, Tri-State or Mid-Atlantic region and occasionally for projects in other parts of the country and world, 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

Perform civil conveyance design for water and storm and sanitary sewer projects, from preliminary design to detailed design, bidding and construction inspection, with consideration for minimizing impacts and constraints due to environmental and permitting requirements.

Preparation and guidance of engineering calculations, design drawings, technical specifications, and construction documents.

Preparation of proposals and technical reports as technical lead of the project team

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

Execute multiple concurrent projects efficiently

Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, 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 approach 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

Provide technical support to the Business Center Practice Leader to further the growth of Stantec’s business

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 including Sections of the American Water Works Association and the Water Environment Federation. 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 for innovative design solutions.

Technical Expertise :

Experience and expertise with the design of conveyance projects in urbanized, congested areas.

Experience with the design of water, sewer, and drainage infrastructure 24-inches in diameter and larger.

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 ability to obtain licensure within one year of hire

Minimum of 15 years of experience in water infrastructure design projects

Familiarity with NHDES Clean Water and Drinking Water programs, Residential and Commercial development design in NH, Construction admin experience an asset

Must have good driving record and valid driver's license

Typical office environment working with computers and sitting at a desk. 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. 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 : 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 | NH | Auburn

Organization : BC-1951 Water-US Northeast

Employee Status : Regular

Travel : Yes

Schedule : Full time

Job Posting : 03 / 10 / 2025 01 : 10 : 23

Req ID : REQ250000LF

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.