Water Resources Engineer
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Your Opportunity
This is a multi-disciplinary Water Resource Engineer position that requires strong knowledge of civil/environmental engineering practices and principals along with understanding and appreciation of biological and ecological science. Candidates must have a BS or MS degree in a relevant engineering discipline. Applicants for this position must have strong writing and communication skills and should be familiar with relevant civil engineering software. Five to ten years of experience with experience and interest in hydraulics and river mechanics is a plus.
Flexible Location: Any New England office location will be considered depending on candidate experience. Northampton, MA is preferred.
Your Key Responsibilities
This position provides substantial opportunities for collaboration with scientific disciplines as part of Stantec’s holistic Environment Services program.
- Desktop and field studies supporting a broad spectrum of water resource engineering projects focused on assessment and design for aquatic habitat restoration including:
- Dam removal
- Culvert replacement
- Flood risk assessment
- Coastal resilience
- Stream restoration and enhancement
- Writing and preparation of documentation and engineering design materials
- Hydrologic/hydraulic modeling
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- Drafting skills, including experience with AutoCAD software / Civil 3D
- Good understanding of mathematics and engineering mechanics
- Ability to creatively apply technical knowledge
- Ability to perform fieldwork
- Attention to detail, positive attitude, and desire to support team success
- Working knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS
- Experience with surface water hydrology and hydraulics
- Experience working and recreating in and along waterways
- Experience and interest in hydraulics and river mechanics is a plus
Education and Experience
- BS or MS degree in civil or environmental engineering discipline
- EIT certification required
- PE preferred
- 5+ years of experience
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Travel requirements are flexible.
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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