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Form of workMany of the world's top engineers and scientists come together in our Water business because they view a community's interaction with water a bit differently-as a single holistic system, rather than unconnected networks divided by jurisdictional boundaries. Working throughout the hydrologic cycle, we are delivering sustainable solutions to make sure water is where it should be and available when needed. Our experts guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. Every day, we help communities improve, reuse, and protect this precious resource for future generations. By 2025 we're hiring 2,000 people (like you) to join our team. Grow with us, H2O+U.
Your Opportunity
We are seeking a talented Senior Technologist within our Water practice in the greater Chicago market. Our Chicago Water team is focused on the planning and engineering design of municipal water infrastructure projects and is looking for an individual who wants to be part of a purpose-driven organization that's helping our clients, colleagues and communities thrive.
As a Senior Technologist, you will partner with our Water sector and practice leaders, project delivery specialists, and business developers to expand and grow Stantec's capacity to win and deliver Water work in the greater Chicago market and beyond. You will be responsible for:
Delivering complex Water projects and programs through collaboration with a wide range of technical disciplines.
Identifying and supporting strategic pursuits in collaboration with Business Practice Leaders, account managers, and business developers.
Reinforcing Stantec's brand as a global leader in Water through participation in industry organizations, regular communication with clients, and by providing guidance and mentorship to our team of Water professionals.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Manage a team of business development and design professionals.
- Mentor and supervise staff, coach future leaders, and develop high-performing project teams.
- Perform business development tasks and collaborate with staff to increase project wins and develop long-lasting client relationships.
- Manage project pursuits and develop winning proposals.
- Serve as the client-facing business development contact for strategic meetings and presentations.
- Collaborate with multiple Stantec business lines to develop project opportunities.
- Prepare contracts, scope of work documents, and fee estimates.
- Contribute to and develop project plans and establish goals and objectives for unique and complex projects.
- Assist senior engineers/designers with managing project scopes, budgets, schedules, and staffing plans.
- Perform complex engineering design tasks on municipal water projects through collaboration with a wide range of technical disciplines.
- Prepare basis of design documents and feasibility studies.
- Perform engineering calculations and equipment selection.
- Assist senior engineers/designers with preparation of detailed engineering drawings.
- Be accountable for making key decisions on strategic projects including managing and coordinating regulatory processes.
- As an industry expert, conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews of projects designed by others.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
This position requires:
- Proven project technical skills applicable to delivering Water projects.
- The ability to organize and prioritize work to meet multiple deadlines.
- An understanding of client expectations, project budgeting, proposal writing, and interviewing.
- Proficiency in writing and communications.
- An ability to lead and inspire project teams to higher levels of achievement.
- Consistently engaging employees and providing ongoing recognition and feedback to staff.
- A strong seller-doer capable of generating work, building, and maintaining long-term client relationships, and delivering long-term value to Stantec.
- Education: Minimum of bachelor's degree in engineering. Master's degree or higher preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 20 years related experience.
- Licensure: Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Illinois.
- Demonstrated successful experience in leadership; strategy development; change management; and corporate stewardship.
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. 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. Join us and redefine your personal best.
