Stantec

Water Resources EIT

Stantec$67K — $94K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS or MS degree in civil engineering discipline
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Drafting skills, including experience with AutoCAD software
  • Good understanding of mathematics and engineering mechanics
  • Ability to perform fieldwork
  • Attention to detail and positive attitude

Responsibilities

  • Conduct desktop and field studies for water resource engineering projects
  • Support aquatic habitat restoration initiatives like dam removal and stream enhancement
  • Write documentation and prepare engineering design materials
  • Engage in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling tasks
  • Collaborate across scientific disciplines within Stantec's Environment Services program

Benefits

  • Access to medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401(k) plan and employee stock purchase program
  • Tuition reimbursement and coverage for professional membership fees
  • Paid family leave and ten paid holidays per year
  • Accrued vacation and sick leave based on state/local law
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity

This is a multi-disciplinary, entry-level water resources engineering position that requires strong knowledge of civil 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.

Your Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities of this position include desktop and field studies in support of a broad spectrum of water resource engineering projects. Typical water resource engineering projects would include those with a focus on assessment and design for aquatic habitat restoration such as dam removal, culvert replacement, and stream restoration and enhancement. Typical position support roles would include writing and documentation, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, and preparation of engineering design materials. This position provides substantial opportunities for collaboration with scientific disciplines as part of Stantec's holistic Environment Services program.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Required skills and experience include:
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills
  • Drafting skills, including experience with AutoCAD software
  • Good understanding of mathematics and engineering mechanics
  • Ability to creatively apply technical knowledge
  • Ability to perform fieldwork
  • Attention to detail, positive attitude, desire to support team success

Desired skills and experience include:
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Working knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS
  • Experience with surface water hydrology and hydraulics
  • Experience working and recreating in and along waterways;

Education and Experience
  • BS or MS degree in civil engineering discipline

Additional Materials:

Please include a cover letter that expresses your interest in this specific role, including a focus on assessment and design for aquatic habitat restoration such as dam removal, culvert replacement, and stream restoration and enhancement when applicable.

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.

Stantec has hybrid work policy with the opportunity for you to occasionally work remotely; however, the role requires regular interaction with other staff and is primarily an office-based work environment.

Indoor (Office Environment) Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting. Noise level varies but generally at levels of conversation. Majority of time spent using computer/laptop at workstation and related office equipment. Time spent carrying, reaching, lifting, bending, pushing and pulling Up to 9 kilograms / 20 pounds Occasional - 1-33% of shift. Subject to some periods of sitting; will be required to stand for moderate lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work. Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment if required.

Field (Outdoor Environment) Activities are performed in a variety of outdoor work environments that may change regularly based on project requirements. Work environments may include exposure to varying terrain, heights, traffic control/protection, bodies of water, environmental (i.e., animals/plants) or biological contact. Work in an environment where the noise and temperature levels may vary. Time spent carrying, reaching, lifting, bending, pushing and pulling Up to 23 kilograms / 50 pounds Frequent - 34-66% of shift. Subject to some periods of sitting; will be required to stand for moderate lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work. Requirement to wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required.

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 in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, ME, NY, VA Areas-$67,800.00 - $94,900.00 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 | MA | Northampton
Organization: BC-1956 EnvSvcs-US East Northeast
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 17/08/2026 06:08:19
Req ID: 1007262

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
$5.1 billion
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1954
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