Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they’re facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we’re helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world’s most precious resource.

Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U.

Your Opportunity

Our Cleveland, OH, office is seeking a Process Mechanical Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to join our multi-disciplinary team of water professionals. As a Process Mechanical EIT, you will work in a supportive team environment and have exposure to water infrastructure design projects that include water and wastewater treatment plants and conveyance systems. You may also be involved in planning, design, and construction of critical infrastructure projects, including new pump stations and rehabilitation and upgrades of existing water and wastewater treatment facilities.

Your Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with local and multidisciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions for municipal water and wastewater clients. Responsibilities include performing engineering analyses and calculations, preparing design drawings and technical specifications, developing planning and engineering reports, and supporting the design of pipelines, pump stations, and water/wastewater treatment systems. This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of projects under the guidance and mentorship of experienced professional engineers, with increasing responsibility as technical skills and experience develop. Other responsibilities include:

• Perform site visits, condition assessments, and observe startup operations, as necessary.

• Continually acquire new knowledge of and experience with a variety of innovative technologies, treatment approaches, and design tools.

• Develop ability to identify resources required to complete projects or assignments.

• Communicate effectively with colleagues and adapt to project changes.

• Develop your professional network within the water industry through interactions with clients, regulatory agencies, other consulting firms, and industry organizations.

As your experience grows, you will take on increasingly complex projects and responsibilities, with opportunities to mentor junior team members and support the development of interns and early-career professionals. This progressive growth path will strengthen your technical and leadership capabilities, providing a solid foundation for advancement within our water and wastewater engineering team. Typical office environment will be working with computers and working at a desk for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Thorough understanding of the fundamental concepts of process/mechanical engineering or civil/environmental engineering.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Bluebeam Revu.

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple project assignments, prioritize, and take direction.

• Ability to prepare complete, concise, and organized engineering studies, designs, and specifications.

• Willingness and ability to perform field work, as needed, within the Boise area and Pacific Northwest.

Education and Experience

• BS degree in civil, environmental, or mechanical engineering, or related field, required.

• MS degree in civil or environmental engineering or related field, preferred.

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification required, or ability to achieve within 1 year.

• 0-5 years of experience in the planning or design of water, wastewater, or related infrastructure.

Pay Range:

• Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, ME, NY, VA Areas-$69,800.00 - $97,700.00 Annually

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) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, 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 family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

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: United States | OH | Cleveland
Organization: BC-2243 Water-US Delivery
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Individual contributor
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 05/10/2026 02:10:46
Req ID: 1008160

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.