Stantec

Water Resources Engineer-In-Training (EIT)

Stantec$69K — $97K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or equivalent.
  • EIT designation or soon to take the EIT exam.
  • 0-2 years of relevant experience, internships preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of civil engineering design concepts.
  • Experience with software like AutoCAD Civil3D or GIS is a plus.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

  • Employ civil engineering principles in various tasks.
  • Aid in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling creation.
  • Support the development of designs, drawings, and reports.
  • Perform basic calculations and related engineering duties.
  • Conduct fieldwork as necessary for projects.
  • Assist civil team during construction support tasks.
  • Complete additional duties as assigned by senior engineers.

Benefits

  • Access to medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401(k) plan with employee stock purchase options.
  • Paid family leave and flexible spending accounts.
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional membership coverage.
  • Ten paid holidays annually and generous vacation policy.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity

The role of a Water Resources EIT is to work on smaller projects, and as a team member of larger projects under the close guidance and supervision of a senior engineer/designer. You should be able to evaluate, select, specify, and engineer systems or products for a project. You will perform a variety of tasks which may include calculations, field work, coordination of simple tasks, and meeting attendance and recording. The smaller projects that an entry level civil engineer may be assigned to will have relatively few complex features. In general, a Water Resources EIT will assist more senior engineers/designers by performing the routine aspects of civil engineering assignments.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Use knowledge of general concepts of relevant civil engineering elements including system hydraulics, surveying and topographic mapping, geotechnical considerations, grading, utility investigations and analyses.
  • Assist in creation of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and accompanying geospatial data.
  • Assist team in preparing civil designs, drawings, specifications, presentations and reports.
  • Conduct basic calculations and performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned and under the supervision of a project engineer.
  • May perform field work related to pilot and/or construction related activities.
  • Assists in supporting the civil team in providing support services during construction that can include submittal reviews, responses to requests for information and contract document clarifications.
  • Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Basic understanding of general concepts of relevant areas of civil engineering design including gravity and pressure systems, geotechnical, survey, storm water/drainage design, road design, erosion and sediment control, and grading.
  • Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
  • Understanding of civil engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
  • Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
  • Ability to interpret sketches, engineering drawings, and other similar material.
  • Basic experience in Microsoft Office, as well as relevant discipline software programs, which may include AutoCAD Civil3D, GIS, HECRAS, MicroStation/OpenRoads, PCSWMM, XPSWMM, HydroCAD, (or other modeling software).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
  • EIT designation or the ability to take the EIT exam in the near future.
  • Minimum of 0-2 years of experience. Previous Co-op/Internship experience preferred.
  • Education or experience with surface water resources, natural resources, soil science, or hydrogeology would be considered as assets.

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 in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, ME, NY, VA Areas-$69,800.00 - $97,700.00 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) 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 | MN | Minneapolis
Other Locations: United States | MN | Saint Paul
Organization: BC-1938 CommDev-US North Central
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 16/09/2026 04:09:08
Req ID: 1007746

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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25,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.1 billion
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Founded
1954
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