Senior Process Engineer – Technical Leader, Industrial Water

Stantec

Senior Process Engineer & Technical Leader providing technical leadership on industrial water projects. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver engineering excellence across North America.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in industrial water and wastewater process engineering, with a strong focus on developing technical solutions, leading multidisciplinary teams, and fostering client relationships. Proven ability to mentor engineers and support business development through effective communication and strategic planning.

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Process Engineering ExpertisePFDs and P&IDs DevelopmentClient Engagement and Proposal DevelopmentTechnical Leadership on Multidisciplinary ProjectsProfessional Engineer (PE) License

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Hard Skills

Process CalculationsMass and Energy BalancesHydraulic AnalysesEquipment SizingTreatment Process EvaluationsTechnical Report WritingDesign Basis MemorandaProcess Flow Diagrams (PFDs)Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)Engineering Specifications

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationWritten Communication SkillsMentoring and DevelopmentCollaborationClient Relationship Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Environmental EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Civil EngineeringMaster's Degree PreferredProfessional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

Industrial WaterWastewaterChemical ManufacturingRefiningPowerMiningFood & BeverageProcess EngineeringTreatment SystemsBusiness Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as Process Engineering Technical Lead on industrial water and wastewater projects across multiple market sectors
Lead development of technical approaches, process designs, treatment train evaluations, and major engineering deliverables
Develop and review design basis memoranda, process calculations, mass and energy balances, process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and technical reports
Provide technical direction to multidisciplinary teams including process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, civil, and structural disciplines
Perform technical reviews and quality assurance activities to ensure engineering excellence and successful project outcomes
Support project managers with scope development, budgeting, staffing, schedule planning, and risk management
Participate in client workshops, facility assessments, process troubleshooting, design reviews, and commissioning activities
Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers while helping establish technical standards and best practices across the Industrial Water practice
Serve as a senior technical client-facing representative for key industrial accounts and strategic pursuits
Develop and maintain relationships with technical, operational, and decision-making client stakeholders through meetings, site visits, workshops, presentations, and strategic planning discussions
Lead or support technical proposal strategy, technical scope development, capture planning, interview preparation, and proposal content
Support development and execution of strategic client engagement and account growth plans in collaboration with client account managers and business leaders
Identify, qualify, and help shape new opportunities within targeted industrial sectors by listening to client needs and translating them into practical technical solutions
Represent Stantec externally through conferences, industry organizations, client workshops, and technical presentations
Mentor, guide, and develop junior and mid-level technical staff while supporting high-performing project teams
Foster collaboration across multiple business lines and technical disciplines to deliver integrated client solutions
Support a culture of technical excellence, accountability, client service, and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated expertise in industrial water, wastewater, process engineering, treatment systems, or related industrial processes
Ability to develop and review process calculations including mass balances, energy balances, hydraulic analyses, equipment sizing, and treatment process evaluations
Experience developing and reviewing PFDs, P&IDs, process narratives, technical reports, and engineering specifications
Ability to serve as a discipline lead or technical lead on complex multidisciplinary projects
Proven ability to translate client operational and business challenges into practical engineering solutions
Experience supporting business development through client engagement, proposal development, presentations, interviews, and technical workshops
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts to clients, regulators, and executive stakeholders
Ability to mentor engineers and contribute to technical excellence initiatives within a growing engineering practice
General understanding of project execution, procurement processes, permitting requirements, and construction support services
Ability to represent Stantec at industry conferences, technical symposia, and client events
Minimum 15 years of relevant industrial process, industrial water, wastewater, chemical manufacturing, refining, power, mining, food & beverage, or related engineering experience
Demonstrated technical leadership on complex engineering projects
Experience leading major studies, FEED efforts, detailed design projects, or plant improvement programs
Demonstrated success developing client relationships and supporting business growth activities
Proven experience mentoring technical staff and leading multidisciplinary teams
Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, or Civil Engineering. Master's degree preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans
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
Paid family leave
Ten paid holidays in each calendar year
Eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
Eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law)