Senior Mechanical Engineer - Water

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Water Sector

Apply for the Senior Mechanical Engineer – Water Sector role at Stantec.

You will be involved in the full project life cycle, from feasibility and optioneering through to detailed design and construction support, including site surveys and investigations. You will lead mechanical design for infrastructure and non‑infrastructure projects, including water/wastewater treatment plants, conveyance systems, pumping stations and more. You will work closely with project managers, technical leaders, design engineers, clients, supply chain partners, contractors, planners and other stakeholders to deliver positive project outcomes.

You will also mentor and guide more junior engineers within the team.

Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or another relevant subject, ideally holding Chartered status or working toward. Previous experience of working in detailed design within the water industry, and a background working for/with delivery contractors would also be beneficial. For the right candidate, opportunities to take on line‑management responsibilities and prior experience of this would be considered.

Stantec is a close‑knit team, proud of our friendly and collaborative environment. We have earned awards such as International Consulting Firm of the Year, Best place to work – Large Consulting Firms at the NCE awards, and have been consistently recognised in the top 10 Corporate Knights most sustainable companies in the world. We offer competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and other benefits.

Flexible working arrangements, great projects across the UK and Ireland, industry‑leading training and development and paid professional subscriptions.

Stantec is a global community uniting more than 34,000 employees in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have worked with UK clients and communities for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage infrastructure needed to support sustainable communities. Our teams provide effective solutions translating clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery based on technical excellence and deep market insights.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for current and future employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

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