Bachelor's degree in Water Resources, Environmental Engineering, or similar discipline
5+ years of related experience
Licensed Professional Engineer
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Team-oriented mindset
Commitment to exceptional client service
Responsibilities
Conduct detailed studies, modeling, and design for surface water works
Delegate and coordinate technical work among a team of 20 professionals
Mentor junior staff in technical and professional development
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to meet project needs
Act as a technical expert in client and stakeholder interactions
Research surface water resource issues impacting projects
Write and review reports and design briefs
Ensure quality of technical and graphic work through senior review
Manage surface water projects to ensure timely and budget-compliant completion
Lead or contribute to project proposals and budgets
Benefits
Exposure to a variety of projects and sectors
Career growth opportunities, including potential leadership roles
Collaborative work environment
Supportive team culture
Proactive organization focused on client service
Full Job Description
Job Description
Your Opportunity An opportunity exists within Stantec's Community Development Team for an experienced Water Resources Engineer. The position will be based out of the Waterloo, London, or Hamilton office, but may require travel to other regional Stantec offices.
Your Key Responsibilities
Undertaking the detailed studies, modeling and design tasks associated with surface water works in support of a wide variety of projects in both the private and public sectors. Assignments will include stormwater management for a variety of development projects, Subwatershed Plans/Master Drainage Studies, floodplain delineation/management analyses, highway drainage design, erosion control studies, etc.
Delegation and coordination of technical work to appropriate staff members to manage workload within the local group of 20 surface water professionals
Mentorship of junior staff across a range of technical and professional development levels
Coordination with engineers, technical staff and/or team members in various disciplines to ensure that the projects' needs are met in a timely and effective manner
Serving as a technical expert during liaison with clients, municipal/agency staff, and other stakeholders
Researching issues related to surface water resources that impact individual projects
Writing/reviewing reports and design briefs to document analyses
Taking responsibility for the quality of written, technical and graphic work in a senior review (QA/QC) role
Managing surface water related projects and/or tasks, ensuring completion of work on-time and on-budget
Lead and/or contribute to project proposals and budgets
This position includes exposure to a variety of projects and sectors, so experience with different sectors and clients would be considered an asset. Career growth opportunities stemming from the position include the potential for a leadership role locally and/or corporately.
Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both written and verbal
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Able to work in a team environment
Commitment to thrive in a proactive organization where client service is second to none
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Water Resources, Environmental Engineering, or similar discipline with 5+ years related experience.
Licensed Professional Engineer
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.
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.
