At Stantec, we’re leading the energy transition. How? By combining the strength of a large company with the agility of specialized teams to think big and tackle the hardest challenges. Join us, and you’ll be at the forefront of an evolving industry creating renewable energy solutions, modernizing the electric grid, and developing natural gas infrastructure. And as part of one of the world’s top design firms, you’ll have the chance to create connections and grow professionally while building our clean energy future. #FeelingEnergized Your Opportunity We are currently seeking a Engineer Project Manager to join the Energy team in our Bakersfield, California office. Living in a 100-mile radius could be an acceptable solution as long as the employee could be at the office three days per week during the first year. Your Key Responsibilities - Be the client interface and primary point of communication. - Enforce Stantec and Client safety, and quality standards, on a project level. - Provide overall project management from engineering through to completion of construction to meet client and project specific requirements. - Prepares and maintains project execution plans and ensures compliance with project plans and procedures. - Direct and coordinate the project engineering team for the execution of the design of projects. - Promotes quality, value, timeliness, and profitability. - Review key project deliverables for technical feasibility and to ensure multi-discipline engineering documents are cohesive. - Identify project resources needed and communicate needs to applicable department personnel. - Provide overall risk management reporting at the portfolio and project level. - Approve and develop DBM, Scope documents, Work Breakdown Structures, Project Code Accounts, and Framing documents. - Coordinate key meetings or review points. - Ensure local, state, and federal codes and standards are being met. - Manage project controls - Develop and refine throughout, Project Cost Estimates, including a Basis of Estimate. - Develop, maintain, and track progress against Master Project Schedule. - Manage Project Cost Control, budget vs. actual, and implement change management activities accordingly. - Monitor assess and report progress within the projects to client and develop applicable project reports accordingly. - Working with the Stantec team, oversee and coordinate the preparation of engineering work scope and cost estimations. - Working with the Stantec team, provide direction to Procurement for planning: vendor selection, prepare and issue request for quotations, vendor bid evaluations and selection, equipment. - Alongside the Stantec team ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately. - Function as designated contract liaison with client on project contract performance and delivery. - Analyze project profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates and utilization - Determine appropriate revenue recognition, ensures timely and accurate invoicing, and monitor receivables for projects - Works closely with Construction Management team and provide overall guidance and mentorship throughout the construction phase - Works with Supply Chain on development of scopes of work and contractual document for bidding out construction services. - Manage and support development of mechanical engineering deliverables on oil and gas and hydrogen projects. - Ensure appropriate application of codes and standards (both legislated and customer-specific). - Participate in client/vendor/contractor meetings potentially including HAZOP, 3D model reviews, design reviews, and constructability reviews. - Promote the HSE program throughout all phases of the project. Qualifications Capabilities and Credentials - Flexible execution able to manage multiple projects at any given time. - Managing multiple projects at different project locations. - Experience with developing front-end project scopes, execution plans, estimates, and schedules to be used for project go/no-go decisions. - Project work experience in the upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas industry is an asset. . - Requires the ability to read and understand technical documents including legal contracts and new technology. - Experienced in writing proposals. - Extensive experience with liquid/gas pipeline system design, facility design, terminals design, construction, and federal/state regulatory jurisdictions. - Past experience supervising other engineering staff/project teams. - Experience with US jurisdictions and their various acts and regulations t. - Excellent attention to detail and communication skills. - Ability to perform in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. - Travel to field locations throughout the US. - Must have a good driving record and valid Driver's License. - Prior to employment with Stantec, this position will require the successful passing of a drug screen. Education and Experience - Minimum 10 years of oil/gas pipeline and associated facilities design experience. - Minimum 5 years experience as a Project Manager / Project Engineer required. Professional Engineer (PE) designation is preferred. - Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or chemical engineering is preferred. 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 CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - Min Salary $ 93,800.00 - Max Salary $ 140,800.00 **Primary Location:** United States | CA | Bakersfield **Organization:** 2057 Energy-US Coastal-Bakersfield CA **Employee Status:** Regular **Travel:** Yes **Schedule:** Full time **Job Posting:** 25/09/2025 10:09:02 **Req ID:** 1002433 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. 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