Senior Water Engineer in St. Thomas, Kärnten at Stanley Consultants

Stanley Consultants is seeking a Senior Water Engineer to join our West Palm Beach, FL office in support of a multi-disciplinary team delivering projects throughout the US Virgin Islands. With an established and growing market presence in St. Thomas, USVI, we require experienced leadership to sustain existing client relationships while strategically expanding Stanley's footprint within the regional water market.

In this role, the Senior Water Engineer will serve as a technical and project leader for water and wastewater initiatives across the US Virgin Islands, providing direction and oversight across all phases of project delivery. Responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of municipal water and wastewater utility system projects — including planning, engineering design, and construction-phase services — with accountability for quality, schedule, and client outcomes at each stage.

This position represents a critical leadership opportunity for a seasoned professional committed to advancing infrastructure solutions in a dynamic and high-impact market.

The Senior Water Engineer will ideally have regional expertise in one or more of the following:

• Water distribution, transmission, and storage
• Wastewater conveyance
• Pump Stations
• Hydraulic modeling
• Asset management

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams in the planning and delivery of water and wastewater projects across the US Virgin Islands.
• Collaborate effectively with civil, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and controls, structural, and CAD disciplines in the development of project plans and specifications.
• Provide engineering support during the procurement and execution of projects.
• Occasional fieldwork, such as site investigations and client meetings, as well as travel will be required.
• Interface with equipment suppliers to prepare materials and equipment specifications.
• Consistently managing and delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Desire and ability to manage and mentor staff.

• A minimum of a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in either Civil Engineering, or Environmental Engineering is required; a Master of Science (MS) degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida and US Virgin Islands is required; or must be able to obtain within 6 months of hire date.
• Demonstrated regional and technical expertise in water and wastewater engineering.
• Strong verbal communication, computer proficiency, and organizational capabilities.
• Ability to effectively communicate in both in-person and virtual formats.
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Demonstrated leadership of design teams in a project delivery environment.

Stanley Consultants brings more than a century of proven expertise to the Water Market, building upon an enduring legacy of engineering excellence to shape a data-driven, "smart water" future. That heritage, combined with the skill and energy of an emerging generation of water professionals, positions the organization at the forefront of an industry navigating increasingly complex demands.

Professionals who join Stanley's water team become part of a collaborative environment where innovative thinking and technical passion are channeled alongside the guidance of seasoned engineers. Together, this integrated team addresses the full spectrum of challenges confronting today's water sector — from aging infrastructure and constrained funding environments to the escalating operational impacts of a more variable and unpredictable climate. Stanley Consultants offers the platform, the people, and the purpose for water professionals ready to make a meaningful and lasting contribution to the industry.

Stanley Consultants fosters a workplace culture grounded in a People First philosophy, offering a comprehensive employment experience that encompasses competitive compensation, flexible working arrangements, meaningful work-life balance, continuous learning opportunities, and a fully inclusive environment. As an employee-owned organization, Stanley places the well-being of every employee — referred to internally as members — at the center of its corporate values, leveraging technology extensively to support ongoing professional development and education.

The organization's leadership operates with a deliberate commitment to cultivating enthusiasm and sustained engagement, balancing high performance with the foresight to prevent burnout. At Stanley Consultants, recognition, compensation, and career advancement are not incidental outcomes — they are the direct and natural result of a culture that rewards responsiveness, elevates teamwork, and champions innovation at every level of the organization.