Senior Water Resources Engineer
Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts drive the impactful work we do, combining precision with creativity and a practical approach to water resources management. With a network of over 20 technical specialties across the globe, we foster a dynamic, inclusive community that thrives on diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. This is where dedication aligns with purpose—where experienced professionals in water resources work together on projects that are important to our clients and the communities they serve. Join a team that excels in environmental stewardship.
Your Opportunity
Stantec has an immediate opportunity for a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join our expanding Water Resources team in Atlantic Canada. This role offers a great mix of challenge and opportunity, with the flexibility to choose your base location from our offices in Dartmouth, NS, Fredericton, NB, or St. John’s, NL. As part of our collaborative team, you will work on projects across the region, taking on key responsibilities as both a project manager and a team leader. You’ll contribute to the development of water resources through practical solutions and offer expert guidance on a range of important projects.
As a Senior Water Resources Engineer, you will have the potential to lead projects involving hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, fish passage design, stream restoration, water quality analysis, mine site water management, flood hazard assessments, and much more. Your expertise will contribute to diverse initiatives that protect and enhance our most precious resource—water.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Lead and execute field programs for hydrologic and climatic data collection.
- Work within interdisciplinary teams to drive large-scale industrial, commercial, and municipal water-related projects forward
- Oversee hydrometric site selection, study design, and model development
- Steer business development by writing proposals, creating project scopes, managing budgets, and collaborating with clients and contractors
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, supporting their training and professional development
- Ensure safe work practices are developed and adhered to, including comprehensive safety planning for each project
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Highly proficient in hydrologic modeling and analysis software such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and PCSWMM
- Skilled in statistical software like R and HEC-SSP, and GIS mapping tools such as Q-GIS or ArcGIS
- Proven communication skills, both verbal and written, including technical and scientific writing
- Working knowledge of Atlantic Canadian, Ontario, and federal regulations and permitting requirements for environmental monitoring and construction projects is a bonus
Education and Experience
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering or environmental science, with specialized training in hydrology, hydrogeology, or water resources management
Preference for candidates with a Master’s or Doctorate-level degree in a related field, and those licensed with Engineers NS, Geoscientists NS, APEGNB or PEGNL
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
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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