Principal Process Engineer - Water Treatment - ( 260000CD )
Description
Principal Process Engineer – Water Treatment
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure.
We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
About the role:
Stantec’s Water team in New Zealand has an impressive portfolio of successful projects that benefit communities nationwide and beyond, with significant contributions to international work. Our water focus covers the management of drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and groundwater as a collective resource. Dams and hydropower are a key focus, driving resilience and renewable energy solutions. Tackling our water challenges is crucial, and our diverse local network includes over 360 water specialists dedicated to innovation.
Do you want to make a lasting impact on the future of water treatment and sustainable infrastructure? Stantec is seeking a Principal Water Treatment Process Engineer to join our team – it’s a great opportunity to play a pivotal role in advancing our communities across New Zealand and beyond.
If you thrive on innovation and are passionate about leading technical excellence in water treatment, we want you to bring your expertise and help us shape a more resilient future for New Zealand!
What you’ll need to bring
Provide technical expertise in specialist areas of process engineering in particular Water Treatment
Provide national technical leadership on projects in terms of developing and managing people and tasks, managing project budgets, scope and risk
Identify, develop, and mentor technical staff.
Contribute to business development activities through development of client relationships and business opportunities
Contribute to proposal and bid development to support business development activities, including preparing proposal material as required
Work with the client and key stakeholders during the development of technical solutions and presenting technical outcomes to the client and stakeholders
Responsible for delivering outputs on time and in accordance with the allocated budgets and ensuring they are endorsed by the client.
Assist with application of standards, maintaining and improving design innovation and best practice, whilst managing technical or commercial risk.
What we offer
Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.
Flexible Working Arrangements including purchasing up to 4 weeks additional leave and provision for school term contracts, part time & job sharing
Learning and Talent Development Programs including global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
Mentoring for your own development
Professional Memberships
Health Insurance – Income Continuance Insurance (ICI) – Life Insurance
Service Recognition Awards
Employee Assistance Program
About us
We’ve been serving our clients and communities in Aotearoa New Zealand for over 125 years. With almost 900 professionals, our team is based in the main cities and throughout the regions. We collaborate across disciplines and sectors to bring buildings, energy, water, environmental, and transport projects to life.
Globally, Stantec unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure.
How to apply
Please register your interest by applying directly online
Qualifications
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Primary Location : New Zealand-Auckland-Auckland
Other Locations : New Zealand-Wellington-Wellington
Organization : BC-3101 Water-NZ New Zealand
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Travel : No
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Sep 2, 2026, 10:17:43 PM
Req ID: 260000CD
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