Water Engineer
Many of the world’s top engineers and scientists come together in our Water business because they view a community’s interaction with water a bit differently—as a single holistic system, rather than unconnected networks divided by jurisdictional boundaries. Working throughout the hydrologic cycle, we are delivering sustainable solutions to make sure water is where it should be and available when needed. Our experts guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. Every day, we help communities improve, reuse, and protect this precious resource for future generations. By 2025 we’re hiring 2,000 people (like you) to join our team. Grow with us, H2O+U.
Your Opportunity
We are looking for a Water Engineer who wants to be part of a purpose-driven organization that’s focused on helping our clients, colleagues and communities thrive. Our people are Stantec’s most valuable resource, and in joining our team you will be able to leverage your career experiences and expertise within a culture that values inclusion, celebrates shared success, and applauds ambition.
Stantec’s Water and Wastewater team is at the forefront of the water industry, delivering thousands of projects for hundreds of communities globally. Our local water infrastructure projects include large and small projects for public and private sector clients. With a purpose to conceive and develop the most impactful water projects that improve the health, quality of life, and sustainability of the communities we live in and serve, Stantec’s Water team designs fit for purpose solutions to all facets of the water infrastructure life cycle.
Does working with clients on great projects, with a talented team of professional’s appeal to you? Apply now and join some of the best technical people in the world and work on projects you can be proud of!
Your Key Responsibilities
- Work with a team to lead large projects of high complexity and provide leadership for civil-related projects.
- Energize and inspire others to strive for excellence and commit to common goals and purposes, creating a sense of self-efficacy, resilience, and accountability of the team.
- Lead client project requirement meetings, value analyses, and cost estimating.
- Oversee and manage multiple projects in and around the Ann Arbor market, with opportunities to collaborate throughout the Great Lakes Region.
- Conduct quality assurance and quality control on own projects and the projects of peers.
- Develop project scope, budget, and design approach for projects of all sizes, and support marketing and business development professionals in positioning for potential projects, writing technical portions of proposals, participating in client interviews, and supporting negotiations for project contracts.
- Coach and mentor the team of water professionals located within our Ann Arbor office.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Technical expertise in relevant areas of design and understanding of various design and construction methods.
- Creative leadership and ability to lead and collaborate in team settings.
- Advanced understanding of civil engineering concepts and can comfortably communicate ideas to non-technical peers.
- Experience with software programs such as AutoCAD Civil3D and various hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or equivalent
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
- Minimum of 10 years of related experience
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. Join us and redefine your personal best.