Lead Civil Engineer- Water

Primary Purpose of Job:

Stantec is an engineering design and remediation leader in global infrastructure, water resources, buildings, mining, power & dams, and oil & gas sectors. We provide, program management and technology solutions for the environmental, water, wastewater, energy and power markets in North Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Asia Pacific regions. Stantec s Pune, India office is looking for a Civil designer to join our team and work in Water group.

The role involves supporting project managers and team leaders by providing civil design support to ensure project outcomes align with budget, schedule, technical, and quality standards, meeting both client and STANTEC expectations. Responsibilities include designing and documenting projects under the guidance of a Project Engineer, using civil engineering techniques and software such as Navisworks, Autodesk Civil3D, Info drainage, and AutoCAD, in accordance with client standards and procedures.

Key Accountabilities:

• Engineering and designing water and wastewater treatment plants (WTP and WWTP).


• Leading the technical delivery of various water/wastewater treatment projects from the Pune office.


• Managing day-to-day liaison with Regional Project Managers and engineers to ensure project deliverables meet client scope, budget, timescale, and quality requirements.


• Supporting the team leader with resource and other management duties.


• Driving innovation and digital delivery.


• Supporting the technical development of engineers and technicians.


• Designing hydraulics for treatment units, associated piping/channels, and site drainage.


• Conducting outline design and optioneering.


• Performing detailed design, checks, and reviews.


• Preparing technical reports.


• Designing yard piping, pipe fittings, and connection details.


• Coordinating and advising designers to prepare detailed drawings.


• Liaising with suppliers.


• Occasionally working off-hours for client coordination.


• Occasionally traveling offshore for training or on-site work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently delivering technically sound designs for treatment plants, hydraulics, and utilities.


• Collaborating with Discipline Leads, Project Leads, and other engineers/designers.


• Ensuring consistent design standards and best practices are applied to projects.


• Achieving project efficiencies and developing excellence.


• Adhering to quality programs, design procedures, and systems.


• Demonstrating a high degree of self-motivation and the ability to motivate others.

Person Specification:

• Professionally qualified engineer with an ME/MTech or BE/BTech (or equivalent) in Civil or Environmental Engineering, with recent experience in water and wastewater treatment and disposal.


• 12 to 16 years of relevant experience.


• At least 8 years of experience in civil engineering design for WTP and WWTP, with knowledge of various treatment methodologies (e.g., ASP, SBR, MBR, MBBR).


• Experience working on international projects.


• Knowledge of Health and Safety aspects of construction of various treatment units.


• Understanding of P&ID and PFD for WTP and WWTP.


• Proficiency in CAD and review software.


• Excellent data presentation skills (MS Office).


• Ability to work in a collaborative, multi-discipline engineering environment.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to make independent decisions and solve problems effectively.


• Professional accreditation or working towards it (ICE UK/CIWEM).

Person Specification:

• Professionally qualified engineer with an ME/MTech or BE/BTech (or equivalent) in Civil or Environmental Engineering, with recent experience in water and wastewater treatment and disposal.


• 12 to 16 years of relevant experience.


• At least 8 years of experience in civil engineering design for WTP and WWTP, with knowledge of various treatment methodologies (e.g., ASP, SBR, MBR, MBBR).


• Experience working on international projects.


• Knowledge of Health and Safety aspects of construction of various treatment units.


• Understanding of P&ID and PFD for WTP and WWTP.


• Proficiency in CAD and review software.


• Excellent data presentation skills (MS Office).


• Ability to work in a collaborative, multi-discipline engineering environment.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to make independent decisions and solve problems effectively.


• Professional accreditation or working towards it (ICE UK/CIWEM).