Principal Water/Wastewater Engineer

OverviewJoin to apply for the Principal Water/Wastewater Engineer role at Stantec.Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U.Your OpportunityStantec's Water practice is seeking a highly motivated Principal Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our successful water team in our Walnut Creek, California office. Primary responsibilities include client service management, project delivery, design management, and project management for water and wastewater treatment and conveyance projects. We are looking for professionals with experience in the evaluation, planning, design and construction administration of water, recycled water, and wastewater infrastructure projects including proposal, scope, and fee development; alternatives analysis; treatment plant, pump station, and pipeline design; and engineering services during construction. This position offers the right candidate the opportunity to make a major career advancement and to grow as a leadership resource for a growing California water practice. Your Responsibilities Become engaged in business development and project delivery as a client-facing Project Leader in the Municipal and/or Industrial Water market in California. Manage project staff, financials, and contracts, meeting performance goals and client expectations. Promote Stantec's project delivery structure that includes Project Managers and Project Technical Leads. Provide technical guidance and leadership in developing innovative solutions for water and/or wastewater projects. Communicate effectively with clients on projects during planning, design, and construction. Identify strategic client relationships in California and lead business development efforts. Engage clients in meaningful discussions about critical issues and translate these into opportunities to deliver solutions. Support Stantec’s reputation for innovation through participation in California conferences, professional associations, and academic partnerships. Mentor young professionals in the California offices. Comply with Stantec safety procedures and protocols. 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 with internal staff, subconsultants, vendors, and suppliers. Experience with collaborative delivery projects 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. Ability to meet client expectations on project budgeting and quality management. Experience managing or participating in market and strategic client relationship development campaigns and proposal writing. Valid California Professional Engineering license, or a PE license in another state with ability to obtain California license within 1 year of employment; good driving record and valid driver’s license. Education and Experience Education: B.S. degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering; M.S. preferred. Experience: Minimum of 15 years of water/wastewater treatment or conveyance experience. Licenses/Certifications: Valid California PE license, or PE license in another state with ability to obtain California license within 1 year of employment. Additional Information Location: Walnut Creek, California Travel: Yes Employment type: Full-time This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities and may be changed at any time with or without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17