Overview
On Site
USD 85,000.00 - 123,300.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Decision-making
Optimization
Recovery
Energy
Technology Assessment
Testing
Data Analysis
Presentations
Design Of Experiments
Proposal Writing
Technical Writing
Chemistry
Microbiology
Process Modeling
Global Positioning System
Communication
Innovation
Collaboration
Teamwork
Process Engineering
Modeling
Research
FOCUS
Regulatory Compliance
Insurance
Law
Job Details
Job Description
Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. As utilities evolve toward energy-efficient and resilient treatment, the role of advanced process modeling and data-driven decision-making has never been more critical. Stantec's North America Water business is looking to strengthen our modeling and process intensification capabilities across regions.
Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O&U.
Your Opportunity
Stantec is seeking a Process Engineer EIT to join our highly successful water practice. This role will focus on process modeling, data interpretation, and applied research within our growing wastewater innovation group. The position is based in Chicago, IL with flexibility for hybrid work and travel to project sites.
Your Key Responsibilities
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Education
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.
About the Team
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a 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 and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements
Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. As utilities evolve toward energy-efficient and resilient treatment, the role of advanced process modeling and data-driven decision-making has never been more critical. Stantec's North America Water business is looking to strengthen our modeling and process intensification capabilities across regions.
Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O&U.
Your Opportunity
Stantec is seeking a Process Engineer EIT to join our highly successful water practice. This role will focus on process modeling, data interpretation, and applied research within our growing wastewater innovation group. The position is based in Chicago, IL with flexibility for hybrid work and travel to project sites.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Support process design and optimization for wastewater and resource recovery facilities, including biological nutrient removal and energy-efficient treatment technologies.
- Apply modeling tools (BioWin, SUMO, GPS-X) to simulate treatment processes and support design decisions.
- Contribute to technology evaluation, pilot testing, and data analysis to bridge research with full-scale application.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate process insights into practical design solutions.
- Assist in preparing technical reports, design memos, and presentations for clients and internal teams.
- Participate in applied research and innovation projects (e.g., Water Research Foundation, DOE, or utility collaborations).
- Present project findings internally and externally, helping to advance Stantec's technical reputation in process innovation.
- Contribute to proposal development and technical writing for wastewater projects.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Strong foundational knowledge in wastewater chemistry, microbiology, and process kinetics, with demonstrated ability to apply theory to real systems.
- Working knowledge of process modeling platforms (BioWin, SUMO, or GPS-X).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill technical information into actionable insights.
- Collaborative mindset and a passion for continuous learning, innovation, and teamwork.
- EIT certification or eligibility to pursue Professional Engineer (PE) registration in the future.
- 2-4 years of relevant experience in wastewater process engineering, modeling, or applied research (including graduate research experience).
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Civil, Chemical, or related engineering discipline.
- Master's or Ph.D. degree preferred, particularly with a focus on wastewater processes.
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.
About the Team
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a 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 and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.