Agricultural/Irrigation Engineer
At Stantec, we approach every water and natural resource project we undertake—whether at the local, regional, or watershed level— thoughtfully, and execute it with excellence across all project phases. We partner with our clients to design fit-for-purpose solutions that address their communities’ unique needs throughout the water infrastructure lifecycle. Our experts lead their fields and guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. We’re a place where you can apply your passion and collaborate with top talent on work that’s critical to our clients, our communities, and the industry at large.
Your Opportunity
Stantec is seeking an Agricultural Engineer to design and manage projects in our successful Water business in the Southwest. The Chandler Stantec office has a 40-year history working on irrigation projects in Arizona and has delivered many of the most significant agricultural irrigation and municipal conveyance projects in the region. Stantec offers industry leading benefits, opportunities for growth and advancement, supportive team members, and challenging projects that make a difference in our communities, our industry, and the world.
At Stantec, we believe that truly transformative work is born from a culture that values diversity. It’s our diversity of thought and expression that sets us apart as an employer—it is through our combined creativity, innovation, and expertise that we do our best work for our clients and have a lasting impact on our world. Stantec’s leadership sees our people as our most valuable resource and is committed to the health, wellbeing, and safety of our team. We have adopted a flexible work environment, including remote work as appropriate, so that our team members can deliver their best both in and outside the office.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Project Technical Leadership: Lead the technical execution of agricultural and water projects, with an emphasis on irrigation systems including pipelines and open channel conveyance, regional conveyance facilities, pumping systems, and local water and sewer systems.
- Mentoring, training, and supervision of junior engineers.
- Preparation of engineering reports, drawings, and specifications related to irrigation planning and design and other related water conveyance projects.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams, clients or other consultants.
- Undertake field work or field investigations where required.
- Assist in proposal preparation where required.
- Attend in house and formal training sessions to ensure continuing professional development.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Proven irrigation system planning and design experience.
- Experience on other related water conveyance projects considered an asset.
- Understanding of all phases of project implementation, and strong understanding of engineering design processes.
- Experienced with hydraulic analysis/modeling.
- Passion for team building and collaboration.
Education and Experience
- Education: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, agricultural engineering, or a similar engineering degree.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years relevant professional experience.
- Licenses/Certifications: Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) is required.
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.
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