Global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture and environmental consulting for infrastructure and communities.
Lead wastewater practice in Pacific region, drive business growth, manage projects, mentor staff.
4 days ago ago
$178,400 - $276,600
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Pasadena
Hybrid
Company Size
32,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Planning
Engineering
Architecture
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Surveying
Environmental Sciences
Project Management
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
Description
project leadership
innovative solutions
performance tracking
regulatory compliance
client engagement
business development
Mentor and coach developing professionals to guide their career development objectives.
Responsible for business development for a geographic area as a client advocate and/or functional expert.
Collaborate with Stantec’s Office of Growth/Innovation to support global knowledge sharing groups that foster and grow innovative ideas to address wastewater challenges.
Apply your knowledge of, and experience in California infrastructure planning, design, and construction to principles and practices for wastewater engineering.
Engage our clients in meaningful discussions about their most critical issues and translate those discussions into opportunities to deliver solutions.
Track performance of projects, from client and Stantec perspectives. This includes cost, schedule, and quality performance requirements.
Help further develop and grow a team of high performers who deliver successful projects to our clients through onthe job training, exposure to different levels of responsibility, interaction with clients and stakeholders, and guidance on their participation in professional organizations and events.
Develop and deploy innovative solutions to address regulatory drivers, aging infrastructure, cost efficiency and other market drivers.
Coordinate with Stantec leadership and client contacts routinely to explore future opportunities, budget planning, and staff resourcing needs.
Grow Stantec’s multidisciplinary wastewater business in the Pacific Region and beyond, with the support of the North America Leader and Pacific Water sales team (Regional Growth Leader and Northern/Southern California Business Center Practice Leaders).
Prepare and maintain successful client account management plans that reflect the above.
Effectively lead, challenge, and inspire staff to work together by being a visible leader of our wastewater practice and being accessible to staff.
Recruit and retain top WW talent across the region.
Identify important industry trends and develop strategies at the regional level to keep Stantec at the forefront of the market.
Be responsive to client needs in your role as a senior project manager, principalincharge, and/or client service lead for projects in your client portfolio.
Support and mentor others within the group and help build Stantec’s growing wastewater team.
Collaborate with our innovation and research teams to develop innovative solutions that provide a significant carbon reduction in our design processes.
Provide project leadership for ongoing wastewater related projects.
Lead and support the business in decision making such as overall strategic direction, goal setting, identifying clients, market challenges and opportunities.
Enhance Stantec’s brand presence and reputation in the industry through national professional associations/committees (such as CWEA, CASA WEFTEC, etc.). Actively participate by seeking officer roles within professional organizations and technical committees.
Remain current on regulatory policy and rule changes and establish working relationships with regulatory officials.
Drive growth of sector by identifying strategic clients and projects and support pursuits and capture iconic projects.
Manage key client relationships and target key clients and pursuits including large wastewater programs with a focus on California and Hawai’i.
Requirements
20+ years
wastewater
biosolids
pe license
bs degree
communication
Minimum twenty (20) years’ experience in the field of wastewater and biosolids treatment engineering, including supervisory, management and fiscal responsibilities.
Must have a good driving record and valid driver’s license.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working in diverse team environments with staff, clients, and stakeholders.
Professional engineering license in the State of California, preferred.
Familiarity with California wastewater market and projects is preferred.
Bachelor of Science Degree or higher in science, planning, engineering or related field. Master’s Degree in related field preferred.
Ability to conduct effective communication with clients and staff.
The company was established as a one-person environmental engineering practice in 1954.
MWH Global in 2016
Acquisition Year
Completed the acquisition of MWH Global to enhance expertise in water and natural resources.
450+ Offices
Global Presence
Operates across more than 450 offices on six continents, showcasing extensive global reach.
6 Continents
Geographic Reach
Maintains a strong presence on six continents through strategic expansion.
Began as a one-person environmental engineering practice and has grown through strategic geographic and service expansion.
Publicly listed on the NYSE and TSX, Stantec has completed major acquisitions to bolster expertise and strengthen global infrastructure portfolio.
Headquartered in the iconic Stantec Tower in Edmonton, the company has delivered landmark projects like the Panama Canal Expansion and high-profile community developments.
Leverages interdisciplinary teams of designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers.
Typical projects span urban planning, civil infrastructure, water management, environmental assessment, energy delivery, and architectural design, serving public and private sectors.
Blends technical prowess with visionary design in bold ventures such as designing its own mixed-use tower and leading multi-nation infrastructure projects.
Culture + Values
We Put People First
We Do What is Right
We Are Better Together
We Are Driven to Achieve
Environment + Sustainability
2025
Carbon Neutrality Target
The company plans to achieve carbon neutrality in its operations by the end of the fiscal year 2025.
32,000
Employees in Sustainable Projects
Over 32,000 employees are working on climate-resilient infrastructure and future-proofing cities.
Commitment to environmental, social and governance excellence across operations and client projects
Issued Sustainability‑Linked Loan, tying financing to ESG metrics including Bloomberg GEI and environmental targets