Water Resources EIT
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
Our Alberta Water Team (based in Edmonton) has an opportunity for a Water Resources Engineer-in-Training who has a passion for design, project coordination and other water resources related tasks. We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated, detail-oriented team player who is excited about expanding their knowledge about various water resources projects. The qualified candidate will assist intermediate and senior engineers/designers by performing tasks which may include calculations, modelling, fieldwork, data analysis, reporting, and other engineering assignments, all in a friendly, fast-paced work environment. If you are interested in helping to deliver a wide variety of water resources projects, this is an exceptional opportunity join a highly regarded and professional team of water resources engineers.
Your Key Responsibilities
- This role will involve participating in a wide variety of water resources and municipal infrastructure projects, from planning and conceptual design to detailed design and construction support.
- Collaborate with senior engineers and hydrologic/hydraulic modelers and project leaders to ensure that the projects’ needs are met and priorities are understood.
- Coordinate and participate in multidisciplinary water-related projects, including water conveyance, transportation, environmental, and community development projects.
- Contribute to the conceptual design, preliminary design and detailed design of water related projects including site civil, conveyance and water resources projects.
- Writing reports and design briefs
- Project coordination and providing assistance to various project managers on a variety of projects.
- Coordinating design drawings and specification development
- Attending internal, client and contactor meetings and documenting the meetings with minutes
- Contract Administration as required for a wide variety of construction projects.
- Hydraulic and hydrologic modeling may be required.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Willingness to strive for excellence in all aspects of their work activities and find it personally rewarding to meet and overcome challenges.
- Sound understanding of water, environmental principles, and engineering concepts, including hydraulics and hydrology.
- Commitment to client satisfaction and the delivery of high-quality work products.
- Experience analyzing and managing data, interpreting hydraulic model results and producing clear visuals to demonstrate results.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, responsibilities and projects and adjust to changing demands.
- A strong knowledge of municipal infrastructure design and construction.
- Highly skilled in common desktop packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, etc.)
- Strong interpersonal, time management and communication skills (verbal and written). Ability to produce robust technical writing pieces (e.g. reports or proposals).
- Flexibility to work beyond regular business hours when needed.
- Previous experience working with municipalities, utility owners or in engineering consulting will be considered an asset.
- Working knowledge of industry-standard hydraulic/hydrologic modelling tools, including InfoWorks CS/ICM, MIKE Suite, PCSWMM, WaterCAD, HEC-RAS, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, and/or Civil 3D will be considered an asset.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an accredited university, preferably in the water resources, and/or environmental disciplines.
- Registered with APEGA as an EIT or P.Eng. (or eligible to register)
- Minimum 2 years of demonstrated related experience.
Work Environment
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 a partial listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee. Some duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or changed at any time with or without notice.
Our team collaborates on projects coast to coast in Canada and internationally. We are a high-performing, collaborative team that successfully delivers projects to various clients. As part of the Water Resources Team, you will contribute to helping our clients manage their sanitary, stormwater, and water systems. You will also rely on expert-level guidance from senior engineers in the company.
Our team has significant workload across Western Canada, North America and beyond. We continue to seek opportunities, work on various projects, and grow.
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.
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.