Stantec

Stormwater Engineer

Stantec$85K — $100K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 8 years of experience in stormwater engineering or related field.
  • Civl Engineering Degree; Master's degree in a relevant field is a plus.
  • Must have thorough knowledge of stormwater management in various contexts.
  • Prior experience in project management and team leadership is essential.
  • Familiarity with PCSWMM and AutoCAD software is required.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills are necessary.
  • Eligibility for Professional Engineer registration with APEGA is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and mentor junior staff within the Stormwater Team.
  • Engage in business development and client relationship management.
  • Lead industry engagement efforts and represent the company in professional circles.
  • Oversee stormwater design projects, ensuring effective collaboration among teams.
  • Conduct quality control reviews of engineering documents and project specifications.
  • Assist in the preparation of comprehensive project design elements and proposals.
  • Guide projects from initial concept through to completion, including tendering and construction.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
  • Access to wellness programs and spending accounts.
  • Group registered retirement savings and tax-free savings plans.
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional membership fee coverage.
  • Paid time off and emergency travel benefits.
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity

We are seeking an Intermediate or Senior Stormwater Engineer for our Calgary office within our Community Development group. You will have the opportunity to work on team building, business development, and project leadership. You will perform a variety of tasks, which may include supervising junior staff, industry engagement, client and business development support, stormwater discipline leadership on projects, report preparation, plans and construction documents, and project management. Our projects include stormwater management work across multiple sectors: municipal, transportation, subdivision, and private site development. This is a great opportunity for a motivated, energetic, people-oriented individual who wants to challenge their abilities in a dynamic work environment.

The selected candidate must be self-directed, capable of leading and supervising small teams, eager to mentor staff, and should demonstrate a passion for involvement in the stormwater industry and an enthusiasm to help develop the practice locally. This role will require a balance of supervisor responsibilities, discipline leadership, project leadership, business development, engineering, and design coordination.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Supervise junior staff in the Stormwater Team. This involves mentorship, training, workload resourcing, and career development.
  • Engage in client and business development opportunities. This may include support with the development of marketing materials and tools for business development.
  • Support and lead industry engagement efforts.
  • Assist in leading design teams related to stormwater and drainage improvement projects, including the components of major infrastructure and multi-disciplinary projects.
  • Oversee designs from a team of engineers and technicians who perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses using PCSWMM and designs using CAD software.
  • Assist and/or lead the development and preparation of project design elements, including design reports, plans/drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
  • Guide projects through to completion, including preliminary/conceptual design, detailed design, scheduling, tendering and construction.
  • Conduct peer reviews and provide quality control reviews of engineering documents, reports, plans, technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates.
  • Assist and/or lead in pursuits, including the preparation of client proposals, scopes, project teams, budgets and schedules.
  • Liaise with clients, agencies and other authorities to determine project requirements, permits, and approvals.

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Collaborative work style that is conducive to working effectively in a hybrid team environment.
  • Must have a thorough understanding of stormwater management principles in the context of subdivision and private site development, transportation infrastructure projects, and local/community drainage improvement projects.
  • Must demonstrate a sound understanding of project management fundamentals and financials, including experience in leading design and project teams.
  • Existing working relationships with private developers and local municipal staff is considered an asset.
  • Knowledge of software programs including PCSWMM and AutoCAD.
  • Working knowledge of Civil 3D Software and GIS are considered an asset.
  • Must be a self-motivated individual possessing strong and effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, along with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and demonstrate a flexible approach to work assignments.
  • Must exhibit attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Registration or eligibility to register as a Professional Engineer with APEGA is preferred.

Education and Experience
  • Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent in related field; A Master's in Science, Civil Engineering, Hydrology/Hydraulics, or related field is an asset; equivalent combination of education and experience is an asset.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience.

Position will primarily work in an office setting but may require some field work. Stantec is proud to offer flexible work arrangements. The opportunity to work remotely from your home office combined with working collaboratively from our Stantec offices may be considered.

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 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 | AB | Calgary
Other Locations: Canada | AB
Organization: 1165 CommDev-CA Alberta South-Calgary AB
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 31/08/2026 02:08:17
Req ID: 1007431

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
Size
25,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.1 billion
Industry
Founded
1954
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
NASDAQ

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Stantec

More Real Estate & Construction Jobs

Find similar Stormwater Engineer jobs: