Process operator Jobs in Surrey, BC

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Your Opportunity

The role of the Intermediate Process Engineer is to work on complex and exciting projects both independently and as a team member. In this position you could work as a technical engineer, project technical lead, project manager or a combination of roles to guide the projects to successful outcomes for the communities we work with.

The Stantec Water group provides services to both private and public sector clients. While you will be focusing on work in the region listed above, the successful candidate will also have opportunities to collaborate with our other teams across North America and support their project needs as opportunities arise.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Design of water and wastewater treatment facilities, water distribution and wastewater collection infrastructure, site plans

• Preparation of engineering reports and contract specifications

• Quantity and cost estimation

• Coordinating with Project Managers, technical design staff, CAD staff and others

• Providing on-site inspection services for the construction of new water and wastewater treatment facilities, wastewater pump stations, water, and wastewater linear infrastructure

• Review of shop drawings for compliance with construction contract documents

• Contract Administration duties including: issuance of field instructions, change orders, payment certificates and other construction administrative documentation

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• A minimum of 5 years of related work experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited University and either a registered P. Eng. or the ability to become registered with as a P.Eng. or EIT

• Experience providing design services and construction administration services on municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects

• Demonstrated skill with MS Office

• Strong verbal and written English communication skills are required as is an ability to work independently within the bounds of direction provided by the project manager

• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and projects

• A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required for this position

• Travel may be required

• Quick and adaptive learner in a team environment

• Experience in water and wastewater treatment, linear civil/municipal design including water and wastewater infrastructure design, lagoons, roadway infrastructure design

• Experience in linear civil/municipal construction management and contract administration on treatment facility and/or linear infrastructure projects

• Experience with First Nation and Municipal clients

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or related field & Licensed Professional Engineer. Minimum of 5-12 years of experience.

• Position will primarily work in an office setting; may require some field work.

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.

Pay Range:

• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC - Min Salary $ 94,600.00 - Max Salary $ 137,100.00

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) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, 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 time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | BC | Burnaby
Organization: 1117 Water-CA British Columbia-Burnaby BC
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 12/02/2026 11:02:32
Req ID: 1002967