Intermediate Hydrologist
🔍 Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We are a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that is critical to our clients and the communities we support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.
Our Water Resources team includes nationally recognized experts in Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Hydrotechnical Engineering, and Geochemistry along with subject matter experts in Water Resources Engineering, Water Balance Modeling, and Water Quality. We work on projects local to BC as well as across Canada and internationally. A role with Stantec provides the support of leading scientists and engineers, with the opportunity to grow your career in multiple directions.
Your Opportunity
Stantec is seeking an intermediate Hydrologist/Water Resources Engineer to work as an integrated member of our Water Resources Team in British Columbia. The Intermediate Hydrologist will provide field, technical and project management support for the design and implementation of hydrology, climate, water quality, water resource, and other environmental management components of Stantec’s programs. The successful candidate will join a team that works together to foster a collaborative culture with a focus on communication, mentorship, and opportunity.
Your Key Responsibilities
Prepare, participate in and/or lead field programs required for hydrologic or climatic data collection and monitoring programs
Participate in interdisciplinary teams responsible for conducting baseline studies, assessments, and ongoing monitoring programs
Support hydrometric and climatological site selection and study design activities. Train staff when appropriate
Compile, manage and assess hydrometric, hydrogeologic, climate, water quality, and water use data
Ensure equipment is maintained and calibrated to meet operational and field requirements
Support on-going data management and reportin functions
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written – including technical or scientific writing)
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Familiarity with British Columbia and Federal regulatory environments for mining and construction projects would be an asset
- Highly proficient in the use of Aquarius hydrologic software
- Experience and interest in field work. Field work in remote locations is required
- Participate in business development of water resources projects, writing proposals, developing scopes and budgets and communicating with clients and contractors
- Development of junior staff through training, mentoring and review of project work
- Development and review of safe work practices, including project specific safety planning
- Knowledge of various hydrologic or hydraulic and statistical software (e.g., HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, R) and GIS or other similar software and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to manage time to meet project schedules and budgets
- Superior and demonstrated verbal and written communication skills along with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
- Possess a valid driver’s license and willing to travel within BC and Canada to remote locations as required
Education and Experience
Undergraduate degree in sciences or engineering with some prior formal training (e.g., coursework) in hydrology and/or hydrogeology.
Currently licensed or eligible for licensing with EGBC (P.Geo. or P.Eng.).
The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of demonstrated experience related to hydrometric and groundwater monitoring, and surface water and groundwater sampling.
Valid safety training certificates relevant to field work (first aid, auxiliary vehicles, boating, etc.) are an asset.
Typical office environment involves working with computers and remaining relatively sedentary. Field work may include exposure to the elements, including inclement weather and rough terrain, and requirements to lift items and equipment up to 50 lbs.
Stantec offers a flexible work arrangement for desk-based tasks, combining home-based and office-based time.
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.