Intermediate Conveyance Engineer - Water

We are looking for a talented intermediate process mechanical engineer focused on the planning and engineering design of municipal and industrial water/wastewater conveyance projects who wants to be part of a purpose-driven organization that’s focused on helping our clients, colleagues and communities thrive. In this role, you will join the Burnaby, British Columbia office, supporting projects in across British Columbia as well as throughout Western Canada. Our people are Stantec’s most valuable resource, and in joining our team you will be able to leverage your career experiences and expertise within a culture that values inclusion, celebrates shared success, and applauds ambition.

This position is well suited to someone who enjoys solving hydraulic and mechanical design problems, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to projects from concept development through detailed design, construction support, commissioning, and start-up. The successful candidate will prepare calculations, technical memoranda, drawings, specifications, and design reports, and will support equipment selection for pumps, valves, piping, and related systems.

Projects assigned may be broad, varied and diverse in scope. Our group is involved in a wide range of water, wastewater and stormwater conveyance infrastructure projects including everything from small wastewater lift stations, drinking water booster pump stations and large drainage pump stations. You will primarily be working on water and wastewater conveyance, storage and pumping station related projects through collaboration with a wide range of technical disciplines.

We are seeking someone who is technically curious, organized, collaborative, and comfortable taking ownership of assigned design tasks. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and an interest in developing deeper expertise in pump station and conveyance design are important for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

Pump Station & Conveyance Design

Design water, wastewater, and stormwater pump stations (lift stations, booster stations, drainage stations)

Perform hydraulic calculations and modeling, including system head curves and surge considerations

Size and select pumps, valves, piping systems, and mechanical equipment

Develop pump station layouts (wet wells, intakes, discharge systems)

Engineering Analysis & Documentation

Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, design briefs, and feasibility studies

Develop drawings and specifications for construction packages

Support hydraulic modeling of transmission mains and conveyance networks

Project Delivery

Contribute to projects from concept through detailed design and construction

Coordinate with civil, structural, electrical, and controls disciplines

Support development of cost estimates, schedules, and design deliverables

Construction & Field Support

Review shop drawings and submittals

Respond to RFIs and site issues

Conduct site visits, condition assessments, and commissioning support

Team & Client Collaboration

Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams

Provide technical guidance to junior staff and designers

Participate in client meetings and technical discussions

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering

P.Eng. (or eligible in BC)

5–10 years of experience in water/wastewater infrastructure

Technical Skills:

Familiarity with hydraulic modelling tools such as AFT Fathom, InfoWater/InfoWorks, WaterGEMS/SewerGEMS or equivalent is required.

Preparation of drawings, specs, and engineering calculations

Understanding of applicable codes and standards

Assets:

Experience with large-diameter mains or force mains

Familiarity with:

surge analysis or transient modeling

CFD modelling of Water Infrastructure (e.g., ANSYS Fluent)

Construction phase experience

Why This Role

Work on critical water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure that supports healthy, resilient communities.

Build deeper technical expertise in pump station and conveyance system design.

Contribute to projects through planning, feasibility, preliminary design, detailed design, construction support, commissioning, and start-up.

Collaborate with experienced civil, process mechanical, structural, electrical, instrumentation and controls, and construction professionals.

Learn from senior technical leaders while taking ownership of meaningful design tasks appropriate to your experience level.

Grow your career within Stantec’s Water team, with access to multidisciplinary project experience, mentorship, professional development, and opportunities to work on projects across British Columbia and Western Canada.