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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
Stantec's Water practice in Pasadena, California is seeking a highly motivated Water/Wastewater Project Technical Lead (PTL) to join and grow our successful team working on iconic projects. In the Water Business Line, the PTL leads multi-disciplinary team activities to achieve integrated technical solutions and deliver water and wastewater treatment and conveyance projects to our clients. We are looking for someone with experience in the evaluation, planning, design and construction administration of water, recycled water, and/or wastewater infrastructure projects including alternatives analysis; treatment plant, pump station, and pipeline design; engineering services during construction; and project management. This position offers the right candidate the ability to make a major career advancement. This is an opportunity to improve and grow leadership skills and become a recognized technical resource for a growing California water practice.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide technical guidance and leadership in the development of innovative technical solutions for water and/or wastewater projects.
- Manage and execute new and existing water, recycled water, and wastewater treatment and conveyance projects through conventional design-bid-build and alternate delivery methods.
- Direct the work of, communicate effectively, and coordinate with project teams including multiple disciplines (drafters, designers, and other engineers).
- Develop and prepare reports, planning studies, specifications, calculations, detailed design drawings, construction submittal reviews, models and other technical deliverables for treatment, conveyance, and infrastructure related projects.
- Communicate effectively and coordinate with clients on projects during planning, design, and construction.
- Support Stantec’s reputation for innovation and research through participation in California conferences, professional associations, and academic partnerships.
- Promote Stantec’s project delivery structure that includes Project Managers, Project Technical Leads, and Discipline Sector Leads. Work effectively in partnership with BC leadership, Project Pursuit teams, and PMs to proactively coordinate marketing and project delivery activities undertaken by project teams in both local and remote offices.
- Understand and proactively satisfy client’s needs and expectations. Connect the Client, PM, independent reviewers and the project team to the project’s technical solutions.
- Ensure activities are planned and completed in an efficient and timely manner.
- Mentor young professionals in the California offices.
- Embrace Stantec’s safety procedures and protocols.
YOUR CAPABILITIES AND CREDENTIALS
- Experience organizing, planning, and executing water and/or wastewater treatment and/or conveyance designs from pursuit to design and construction.
- Experience leading, coordinating, and managing multidisciplinary teams involving internal personnel, subconsultants, vendors, and suppliers.
- Experience with collaborative delivery projects working with contractors and vendors.
- Strong client service, project management, and/or design management skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Passion for team building, collaboration, and mentoring.
- Strong technical skills with at least one area of specialized expertise.
- Efficient technical leadership of assigned tasks on multiple concurrent projects.
- Ability to meet client expectations on project budgeting and quality management.
- Experience managing or participating in marketing and strategic client relationship development campaigns and proposal writing.
- Experience developing projects and tasks level of effort.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Education: B.S. degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering, M.S. preferred
- Experience: Minimum of 8 years of water/wastewater treatment or conveyance experience.
- Licenses/Certifications: Valid California Professional Engineering license, or Professional Engineering license in another state with ability to obtain California license within 1 year of employment required.
Typical office environment working with computers and sitting at a desk for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
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.
Pay Range:
- Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas - $126,400.00 - $189,600.00 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 | CA | Pasadena
ORGANIZATION: 1840 Water-US Pacific-Pasadena CA
EMPLOYEE STATUS: Regular
BUSINESS JUSTIFICATION: New Position
TRAVEL: Yes
SCHEDULE: Full time
JOB POSTING: 24/04/2026 05:04:12
REQ ID: 1005585
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.
INTRODUCTION
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
Stantec's Water practice in Pasadena, California is seeking a highly motivated Water/Wastewater Project Technical Lead (PTL) to join and grow our successful team working on iconic projects. In the Water Business Line, the PTL leads multi-disciplinary team activities to achieve integrated technical solutions and deliver water and wastewater treatment and conveyance projects to our clients. We are looking for someone with experience in the evaluation, planning, design and construction administration of water, recycled water, and/or wastewater infrastructure projects including alternatives analysis; treatment plant, pump station, and pipeline design; engineering services during construction; and project management. This position offers the right candidate the ability to make a major career advancement. This is an opportunity to improve and grow leadership skills and become a recognized technical resource for a growing California water practice.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide technical guidance and leadership in the development of innovative technical solutions for water and/or wastewater projects.
- Manage and execute new and existing water, recycled water, and wastewater treatment and conveyance projects through conventional design-bid-build and alternate delivery methods.
- Direct the work of, communicate effectively, and coordinate with project teams including multiple disciplines (drafters, designers, and other engineers).
- Develop and prepare reports, planning studies, specifications, calculations, detailed design drawings, construction submittal reviews, models and other technical deliverables for treatment, conveyance, and infrastructure related projects.
- Communicate effectively and coordinate with clients on projects during planning, design, and construction.
- Support Stantec’s reputation for innovation and research through participation in California conferences, professional associations, and academic partnerships.
- Promote Stantec’s project delivery structure that includes Project Managers, Project Technical Leads, and Discipline Sector Leads. Work effectively in partnership with BC leadership, Project Pursuit teams, and PMs to proactively coordinate marketing and project delivery activities undertaken by project teams in both local and remote offices.
- Understand and proactively satisfy client’s needs and expectations. Connect the Client, PM, independent reviewers and the project team to the project’s technical solutions.
- Ensure activities are planned and completed in an efficient and timely manner.
- Mentor young professionals in the California offices.
- Embrace Stantec’s safety procedures and protocols.
YOUR CAPABILITIES AND CREDENTIALS
- Experience organizing, planning, and executing water and/or wastewater treatment and/or conveyance designs from pursuit to design and construction.
- Experience leading, coordinating, and managing multidisciplinary teams involving internal personnel, subconsultants, vendors, and suppliers.
- Experience with collaborative delivery projects working with contractors and vendors.
- Strong client service, project management, and/or design management skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Passion for team building, collaboration, and mentoring.
- Strong technical skills with at least one area of specialized expertise.
- Efficient technical leadership of assigned tasks on multiple concurrent projects.
- Ability to meet client expectations on project budgeting and quality management.
- Experience managing or participating in marketing and strategic client relationship development campaigns and proposal writing.
- Experience developing projects and tasks level of effort.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Education: B.S. degree in civil, environmental, or chemical engineering, M.S. preferred
- Experience: Minimum of 8 years of water/wastewater treatment or conveyance experience.
- Licenses/Certifications: Valid California Professional Engineering license, or Professional Engineering license in another state with ability to obtain California license within 1 year of employment required.
Typical office environment working with computers and sitting at a desk for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
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.
Pay Range:
- Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas - $126,400.00 - $189,600.00 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 | CA | Pasadena
ORGANIZATION: 1840 Water-US Pacific-Pasadena CA
EMPLOYEE STATUS: Regular
BUSINESS JUSTIFICATION: New Position
TRAVEL: Yes
SCHEDULE: Full time
JOB POSTING: 24/04/2026 05:04:12
REQ ID: 1005585
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Technical Lead
Document your technical leadership scope clearly
Your E-3 petition lives or dies on whether the role qualifies as a specialty occupation. Gather written evidence that your Technical Lead position requires a specific degree field, not just any bachelor's degree, before approaching U.S. employers.
Target employers with existing LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Foreign Labor Application Gateway disclosure data to find companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for technical roles. These employers already understand the E-3 process and won't need convincing that sponsorship is feasible.
Clarify reporting structure during salary negotiations
The LCA locks in your worksite and prevailing wage tier before your visa is issued. If your role spans multiple office locations or includes remote work, confirm exactly which worksite the employer will list, as changing it later requires a new LCA filing.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the LCA and paperwork
Once you have an offer, the LCA must be DOL-certified before your consulate appointment. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork so the timeline between offer acceptance and your interview stays as short as possible.
Address the specialty occupation question before your interview
Consular officers increasingly scrutinise Technical Lead titles because they can describe both highly specialised and broadly generalist roles. Bring a detailed offer letter specifying the degree field required and the technical systems you'll own, not just team size or seniority.
Negotiate a start date that accounts for LCA processing
DOL targets seven business days for standard LCA certification, but delays occur. Build at least three weeks between your offer acceptance and your proposed start date so your employer isn't pressured into unrealistic timelines that create filing errors.
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Find Technical Lead JobsTechnical Lead E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Technical Lead jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Search Migrate Mate to filter Technical Lead roles by employers who sponsor the E-3 visa for Australian professionals. Generic job boards don't surface sponsorship intent, so you'll waste time applying to roles where the hiring team has no process in place. Migrate Mate surfaces roles from employers already set up to file the LCA and support your consulate appointment.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Technical Lead role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Most Technical Lead positions qualify because they require a theoretical and practical application of highly specialised knowledge in a specific engineering or computer science field. The risk is when a job description lists duties that any degree could support. Ensure your offer letter specifies the required degree field, not just a generic bachelor's degree requirement, and that your day-to-day responsibilities involve applying that specialised knowledge directly.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Technical Lead roles?
For Australian nationals, the E-3 is strictly better than the H-1B for Technical Lead positions. There is no annual lottery, no cap to exhaust, and the 10,500-slot annual allocation has never been fully used. You can apply directly at a U.S. consulate in Australia after your employer files the LCA, rather than waiting for a lottery result in April and a potential October start date. Renewals are indefinite in two-year increments with continued employment.
What happens to my E-3 status if I change employers mid-year?
Your E-3 is tied to a specific employer and role, so changing jobs means starting the process from scratch with your new employer. They'll need to file a new LCA and you'll need a new E-3 visa or a change of status if you're already in the U.S. There's no USCIS portability provision equivalent to H-1B for E-3 holders, so time the transition carefully and ensure your new employer is ready to move quickly before your current visa expires.
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