Your Opportunity
The Engineering Lead, Capital Improvements Program provides program leadership responsible for the overarching delivery and technical quality of engineering tasks performed within a project portfolio consisting of approximately $2B in capital improvements for wastewater treatment, stormwater and sanitary sewer facilities. During project development, the Engineering Lead helps the Owner define the project scope and select an A/E contract. During planning and design/preconstruction phases, the Engineering Lead collaborates with the program team to assemble and oversee the appropriate engineering team and technical resources to ensure that the project design, cost, schedule, and deliverables align with the owner’s expectations and requirements. The Engineering Lead also provides engineering support to the program team during construction, commissioning, start-up and testing. The Engineering Lead generally performs work independently under the supervision of the Deputy Program Manager.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Managing a team of dedicated project managers and on-demand subject matter experts and technical support staff
- Developing detailed task plans defining scope, schedule, budget and resources for planned or unplanned emergency engineering services
- Collaborating with internal and external program stakeholders in the development and delivery of the 10-year CIP
- Serving as the primary liaison to the Owner’s operations and maintenance staff providing engineering support for urgent/emergency needs, long-term planning needs, plantwide process, and regulatory matters
- Leading and/or attending regular coordination meetings with the Owner, design engineers, contractors, permitting agencies, and other stakeholders to drive project delivery and technical quality
- Monitoring and reporting on project status (e.g., w/r/t cost, scope, schedule, and other relevant information) to the Program Management team and Owner.
- Developing technical and other requirements for inclusion in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) or Request for Proposals (RFP); supports the Owner throughout the solicitation process.
- Supporting the Owner and program staff during contract negotiations and the resolution of engineering issues during planning, design, construction, commissioning and startup testing
- Implementing the Program Quality Management Plan including the technical review of program generated deliverables
- Providing and/or coordinating interdisciplinary reviews of third-party design submissions by Others for conformance to Owner and industry standards
- Developing technical standards and specifications
- Updating Owner Asset Management and Facilities Master Plans
- Performs other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of project management for traditional and collaborative project delivery methods.
- Thorough knowledge of engineering and design principles, processes and procedures, specifications, standards, materials, and methods used in the wastewater industry.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interface with the Owner including senior management, engineering, operation and maintenance staff as well as regulatory agencies.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Qualifications
Minimum Training and Experience
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the District of Columbia, or ability to obtain within 6 months
- Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from a school with an ABET accredited program and (20) years of experience on multi-discipline wastewater projects.
- Experience working at large, complex water/wastewater treatment facilities in operation
- Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite products, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
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About the TeamSkills Required
- Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in District of Columbia or ability to obtain within 6 months
- Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
- 20 years of experience on multi-discipline wastewater projects
- Experience working at large, complex water/wastewater treatment facilities
- Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite products
What We Do
We're active members of the communities we serve. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind. The Stantec community unites approximately 22,000 employees working in over 350 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy and resource, environmental, and infrastructure projects to life. Our work—engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, surveying, environmental sciences, project management, and project economics, from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning—begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Our local strength, knowledge, and relationships, coupled with our world-class expertise, have allowed us to go anywhere to meet our clients' needs in more creative and personalized ways. With a long-term commitment to the people and places we serve, Stantec has the unique ability to connect to projects on a personal level and advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.
