Stantec

Water Resources Engineering Graduate

Stantec • $75K — $109K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Water Resources, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
  • 2-4 years of related experience.
  • Professional Engineer license in Ontario, Certified Engineering Technologist designation, or eligibility for licensure.
  • Proficiency in stormwater management modeling tools (e.g., Visual OTTHYMO, HEC-RAS).
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Undertake modeling and design tasks for surface water works.
  • Perform calculations for water resources system components using standard and proprietary software.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to meet project needs.
  • Prepare and review technical reports and design briefs for compliance with regulations.
  • Guide projects from feasibility to certification phases.
  • Liaise with clients and agencies to determine requirements and obtain approvals.
  • Conduct fieldwork including monitoring water systems and quality sampling.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision plans.
  • Wellness program and spending accounts.
  • Group registered retirement savings plan and stock purchase program.
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional membership fee coverage.
  • Paid time off and emergency travel benefits.
Full Job Description
An opportunity exists within Stantec's Land Services Team for a Water Resources Engineer, Certified Engineering Technologist or Engineering Graduate. 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 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 could include stormwater management and Low Impact Development designs, subwatershed plans, floodplain delineation/management analyses, drainage assessments for transportation projects, renewable energy projects, erosion control studies, etc.;
  • Perform calculations to analyze and design water resources system components using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software (e.g., SWMHYMO, PCSWMM, MIDUSS, GAWSER, HEC-RAS, FlowMaster, CulvertMaster, Visual OTTHYMO etc.).;
  • Coordinate 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;
  • Preparation/review of technical reports and design briefs to document analyses including taking responsibility for the quality of written, technical and graphic work. Review designs and reporting for compliance with municipal, provincial and federal regulations;
  • Help guide projects through to completion, from due diligence/feasibility work, preliminary/ conceptual design, through to detailed design, scheduling, tendering, construction, and certification;
  • With the support of senior staff, liaise with clients, agencies and others to determine project requirements and obtain approvals;
  • Perform field work as directed by a senior engineer/ designer. Field assignments may include the monitoring of surface water systems and features, water quality sampling, drainage system or bathymetric surveys, etc.; and
  • Managing surface water related projects and/or tasks, ensuring completion of work on time and on budget.

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Understanding of general concepts of relevant areas of water resources, environmental and/or civil engineering design.
  • Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
  • Ability to interpret sketches, drawings, standards, and other similar material.
  • Hands on experience with stormwater management modelling, such as Visual OTTHYMO, HEC-RAS, and PCSWMM, SWMHYMO, GAWSER, or other models considered an asset. Requires proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
  • Ability to carry out field work within the Waterloo Region on limited notice.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Water Resources, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a similar discipline, or a diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or a related field, with 2-4 years of related experience. Professional Engineer license in Ontario, Certified Engineering Technologist designation, or eligibility to obtain licensure/designation.

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 Outside of Lower Mainland - BC & Various locations in Ontario-$75,800.00 - $109,900.00 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) 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 | ON | Waterloo
Other Locations: Canada | ON | Hamilton
Organization: BC-1614 CommDev-CA Ontario West
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Individual contributor
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 22/09/2026 08:09:17
Req ID: 1007935

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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