Stantec

Senior Water Resources Engineer- River Restoration

Stantec$106K — $156K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Geoscience, or related discipline.
  • 10-15 years of experience in Stream Restoration or Surface Water Resources work.
  • Professional designation as a P.Eng. or P.Geo. in Ontario, or eligibility to register.
  • Experience leading projects and providing technical oversight.
  • Commitment to technical excellence and client service.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical assessments, reporting, modeling, and design of river projects.
  • Mentor and support junior professionals in their career development.
  • Apply critical thinking and creativity to solve technical challenges.
  • Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and regulators for project success.
  • Provide leadership and accountability for project delivery.
  • Contribute to proposal development and client relationship building.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision plans.
  • Wellness program and spending accounts.
  • Group registered retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase program.
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional membership fee coverage.
  • Paid time off and emergency travel benefits.
Full Job Description
Senior Water Resources Engineer or Senior Fluvial Geomorphologist - River Restoration

Your Opportunity

Stantec's River Services Team delivers stream restoration, geomorphological assessment, watershed studies, environmental assessments, and floodplain analysis across Ontario and Canada. Working alongside specialists in ecology, landscape architecture, hydrogeology, and engineering, we help our clients develop resilient, practical, and sustainable solutions for natural watercourse systems.

We are seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer or Senior Fluvial Geomorphologist to join our Waterloo, ON team (hybrid and remote arrangements may be considered). This role is ideal for someone passionate about natural systems, enjoys solving complex challenges, and is motivated to develop both projects and people.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a senior member of the River Services team, you will provide technical leadership on river restoration, fluvial geomorphology, watershed, and water resources projects from planning through implementation. You will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, mentor developing professionals, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to the continued growth and advancement of Stantec's River Services practice. Key responsibilities include:
  • Lead and provide quality reviews for technical assessments, technical reporting, modelling, and detailed design of stream restoration, river engineering, floodplain management, and watershed projects for public and private sector clients.
  • Mentor developing professionals by sharing knowledge, providing constructive feedback, and supporting career growth.
  • Apply creativity, critical thinking, and professional judgment to solve complex technical challenges.
  • Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment where diverse perspectives are valued.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and regulators to deliver successful project outcomes.
  • Provide leadership and accountability for the successful delivery of projects.
  • Lead and contribute to proposal development, build trusted client relationships, and help grow the River Services practice.
  • Provide senior-level support during construction and implementation of River Services projects.
  • Advance technical practice through innovation, thought leadership, and the development of industry best practices.

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Demonstrated experience leading projects and providing technical oversight.
  • A commitment to technical excellence, client service, innovation, and continuous professional development.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel.

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Geoscience, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 10-15 years of experience with Stream Restoration / Surface Water Resources work
  • Professional designation as a P.Eng. or P.Geo. in Ontario, or eligibility to obtain registration.

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.

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.

Pay Range:
• Locations Outside of Lower Mainland -- BC & Various locations in Ontario-$106,700.00 - $156,700.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | ON | Waterloo
Organization: BC-1614 CommDev-CA Ontario West
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 31/07/2026 02:07:06
Req ID: 1007006

About Stantec

Stantec Inc. is a global engineering consulting firm headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The company provides professional consulting services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, buildings, and energy. Stantec has over 22,000 employees working in more than 400 locations across six continents. The company has a diverse client base that includes public and private sector clients. Stantec is committed to sustainability and has implemented green practices in its operations. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Council of Engineering Companies' National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement.
Learn more about Stantec
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Market Cap
$5.1 billion
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Founded
1954
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