Research Associate

Your Capabilities and Credentials

•    Programming knowledge and willingness to further expand knowledge capital and skill sets (e.g., python, MATLAB, etc.)
•    Knowledge of water/wastewater/biosolids treatment/management processes and systems. In depth knowledge of mechanisms is not a requirement but is beneficial.
•    Process engineering (water, wastewater or biosolids/energy) including advanced process modeling is not a requirement but is beneficial.
•    Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
•    Excellent oral and written communication skills.
•    Ability to independently manage multiple priorities.
•    Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within all levels of an organization.
•    Expert level Microsoft product user; Office365 Suite including Visio and Project
•    Functional knowledge of common industry products; Bluebeam, Autodesk Platform Products, Bentely products, ESRI products is not essential but beneficial.
•    Willingness to develop and enhance low-code/no-code skill sets.
•    Highly curious and willingness to take intellectual risks.
•    Team oriented with earnest willingness to share ideas with OI&T team and explore through quick test-and-learn approaches. 

Education and Experience

Masters in a technical discipline
Process engineering experience preferred, including modeling of processes in water, wastewater or biosolids/energy using industry standard simulators and/or models.
Programming experience (e.g., python, MATLAB, C++, etc.).  Any machine learning experience or expertise is highly beneficial.

Typical office environment working with computers and working 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. 

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. At Stantec, we live our corporate values every day.
•    Stantec was ranked the 5th most sustainable company in the world and the 1st in North America by Corporate Knights for our 2020 performance.
•    In February 2021, Stantec announced a pledge to be carbon neutral for 2022 and achieve operational net-zero by 2030.
•    Stantec is the only engineering design firm that has been rated a Climate Leader with an A- score by CDP for the last three years.
•    Stantec has been named by Forbes as one of the World’s Best Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women. Additionally, the American Indian Science and Engineering Society selected Stantec as one of the Top 50 workplaces for Indigenous STEM professionals.

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