Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer
Stanley Consultants
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Chicago, IL · $122k–$161k a year · Posted February 25, 2026
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About the job
Stanley Consultants is an award-winning and industry-leading global consulting engineering firm, with an unmatched commitment to culture, values, and ethics. We are dedicated to client experience and solve the most complex challenges to create a sustainable, connected, and enriched world for all. As the world changes, Stanley strategically evolves with it, integrating the latest technology, innovation, and resiliency practices.
With over a century of experience serving the energy, federal government, transportation, and water sectors, we have helped improve lives and shape the infrastructure systems that connect us. As an employee-owned organization with a People First approach, we stand apart from other engineering consulting and services firms. At Stanley, your voice counts, your growth matters, and your success is our success.
Stanley Consultants offers flexible work options, competitive pay and great benefits, a strong sense of community, and the chance to build a meaningful, long-term career!
Job Title - Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer Location - Baton Rouge, LA | Chicago, IL | Denver, CO (Centennial) | Minneapolis, MN | West Palm Beach, FL Job Type – Hybrid Requisition ID - 11162
Stanley Consultants is seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer to lead and deliver water, wastewater, and groundwater projects in any of our Water offices.
This individual will be responsible for the planning, design, construction, and project management of water resources and municipal utility infrastructure, including drinking water sources, distribution systems, storage facilities, wastewater systems, and water treatment projects from technical development through construction services.
The Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer will have expertise in one or more of the following:
Water distribution, transmission, and storage
Water/Wastewater treatment
Wastewater conveyance and peak weather flow infrastructure
Wastewater treatment
Water Reuse
Pump Stations
Hydraulic modeling
Asset management
Risk and resiliency consulting and design
Smart water system planning, design, and implementation
What You Will Be Doing:
Leading team delivery of drinking water projects including evaluation and detailed design of intake structures, surface and ground water treatment plants, water reuse systems, storage, pumping, and transmission and distribution projects.
Preparing master planning reports and documentation required for grants and loans.
Self-motivated subject matter expert; demonstrated through participating in local professional organizations, preparing, and presenting market specific papers and presentations.
Ability to articulate and operate within the One Water paradigm.
Integration of smart water systems, process automation, and machine learning into overall water production and distribution design.
Use AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation and other applicable engineering design tools.
Work in collaboration with other disciplines (civil, mechanical, electrical, I&C, structural, and CAD) in producing plans and specifications.
Assisting in marketing business opportunities with key clients and development of responses to RFP/RFQs.
Providing marketing, technical leadership, and support during the procurement and execution of projects.
Developing and maintaining long-term relationships with clients.
Assisting clients with permitting, property acquisition, and stakeholder involvement.
Successfully collaborate with multi-disciplinary design teams.
Consistently managing and delivering projects on time and within budget.
Desire and ability to manage and mentor staff.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in either Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Environmental Engineering.
At least 10 years of relevant experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) license; Illinois PE preferred or must be able to obtain within 6 months of hire date.
Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and/or Wisconsin network of water/wastewater connections.
Regional expertise in one or more areas of water supply, treatment, storage, and/or distribution technical expertise.
Active participation in professional organizations.
Strong verbal, computer, and organizational skills.
Excellent technical writing skills.
Strong client relationship skills.
Excellent design team leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master of Science (MS0 or PhD degree in either Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Environmental Engineering).
Work-Life BalanceWe realize there’s more to life than just work. We help you meet the demands of work, family and personal life through several flexible options.
What we offer: Member-Owned. Member-ownership is at the heart of our culture, aligning client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward. Paid Time Away. Stanley Consultants offers numerous paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and professional development leave. Health Insurance. We provide a comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources. Financial Health. We offer life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, identity theft protection, and many other benefits. Professional Growth. When your skills grow, so do we, which is why we offer tuition assistance, professional society membership, and more. Financial Rewards. We share our prosperity with members through company stock ownership, a generous 401K match, incentive compensation, and profit-sharing contributions to retirement 401K plans. Click Here: A Great Place To Work
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