Stantec

Senior Water Resources Engineer

Stantec$96K — $144K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources, Environmental Engineering, or related field required; Master's preferred.
  • 9+ years of relevant experience in water resources engineering.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) licensure required.
  • Knowledge of Virginia Erosion Control and Stormwater Management Program.
  • Strong skills in AutoCAD Civil 3D and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software; 2D modeling experience preferred.
  • Experience with Federal projects and stormwater pump station design is an advantage.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Direct project teams under minimal supervision to ensure project success.
  • Ensure compliance with Stantec's Project Management Framework and contractual obligations.
  • Develop diverse fee proposals in collaboration with other managers to incorporate technical disciplines.
  • Oversee stormwater design, grading, hydrologic studies, and utility layout tasks.
  • Lead the design of stormwater management facilities and flood protection strategies.
  • Conduct inspections and assessments for water quality studies and BMPs.
  • Mentor junior staff, promoting their career development.

Benefits

  • Access to medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Paid family leave and paid holidays (10/year).
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional membership fee coverage.
  • Flexible work schedule with vacation accrual between 10-20 days per year.
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity

Stantec has an immediate need for a Senior Water Resources Engineer in our Environmental Services group, focused on a variety of stormwater and ecosystem restoration design needs. Stantec is a leader in the water resources industry with a deep bench of both local and national expertise. Our strong team continues to grow, so it is an exciting time to join us as we continue our success and create more opportunities for our staff's growth and development. If you have the high-quality water resources expertise that we embrace and want to contribute to the industry in an impactful way, join our team!

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Work under minimal supervision with broad guidelines, to assign, review, and evaluate the performance of new project orders; directing interdisciplinary project teams as needed to ensure project needs are met.
  • Strong project leadership to help ensure conformance with Stantec's Project Management Framework (PMF).
  • Ensure strict compliance with contractual requirements.
  • Coordinate with Stantec leadership and client contacts routinely to explore future opportunities, budget planning, and staff resourcing needs.
  • Develop fee proposals for a variety of sizes and complexities, working with other task managers as needed to address all technical disciplines.
  • Oversee stormwater design and lead supporting tasks, including grading, hydrologic and hydraulic studies, and utility layout.
  • Lead the design and evaluation of stormwater management facilities, conveyance systems, and flood protection strategies.
  • Lead credit analysis of a variety of BMPs for TMDL Credit using regulatory guidance.
  • Assist in the development of TMDL Action Plans, stormwater master plans, and resilience planning.
  • Oversee the inspection of BMPs, municipal facilities, and outfalls.
  • Lead field assessments for water quality studies, watershed walkovers, stream assessments, and other projects.
  • Attend and help moderate daytime and evening public outreach meetings.
  • Conduct peer and quality reviews on applicable projects.
  • Mentor/supervise junior staff and promote career development.
  • Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by management.

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Must have a high attention to detail, strength in time management and organizational skills, and good written and oral communication.
  • Strong project management credentials, including but not limited to scoping, establishing schedules, project plan development, and routine tracking/reporting throughout project implementation.
  • Proven experience successfully executing technical design tasks and driving project delivery efforts of a team, including plan preparation in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
  • Knowledge of Virginia Erosion Control and Stormwater Management Program.
  • Knowledge of Virginia regulations.
  • Skill in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Project).
  • Proven capabilities in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software (SWMM, PondPack, HMS, RAS or similar). 2D modeling experience preferred.
  • Experience with Federal / Federally funded projects preferred, including familiarity with Federal design requirements, specification development, and the ability to interact with Clients.
  • Experience with stormwater pump station design not required, but an added value.
  • Ability to travel locally on short notice (in and around Virginia).
  • Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner, both in writing and in person, with clients, employees and the general public.
  • Ability to present to both small and large groups on a wide range of projects.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to walk 2-4 miles per day in rough terrain and in various weather conditions.
  • Must have a good driving record and valid driver's license.

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor of Science (minimum) in Civil, Water Resources, Biological Systems, Environmental Engineering, or other closely related degree required. Masters preferred.
  • Minimum of 9 years prior experience.
  • Professional Licensure (PE) required.
  • Virginia DEQ Dual Combined Administrator certification preferred.

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:
• Various Locations in ME, VA-$96,400.00 - $144,600.00 Annually
• Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, ME, NY, VA Areas-$107,100.00 - $160,700.00 Annually
• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ, VA Areas-$117,800.00 - $176,800.00 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) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, 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 family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

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: United States | VA | Virginia Beach
Other Locations: United States | VA | Williamsburg
Organization: BC-2034 EnvSvcs-US East Mid Atlantic
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: Replacement
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 22/06/2026 05:06:14
Req ID: 1006434

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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.
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Market Cap
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