Senior Process Engineer – Technical Leader, Industrial Water
Job in
Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listed on 2026-08-17
Listing for:
Jobtailor
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-17
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Process Engineer, Water Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- 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
- 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.
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.
#J-18808-LjbffrPosition Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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