Hydrology and Hydraulics Engineer

Stantec; Laval (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision plans

Wellness program

Employee stock purchase plan

RRSP / pension plan

Job summary

Stantec in Canada seeks a civil engineer with 5–15 years in hydrology to lead hydrological studies and design hydraulic infrastructure. You will model water flow, assess treatment needs, and participate in risk analyses. The role requires OIQ membership and a strong collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include preparing plans and permits, and supervising monitoring installations. A rigorous, safety‑minded professional will thrive in this environment.

Qualifications

• University degree in Civil Engineering with hydrology/hydraulics specialization.
• 5–15 years of engineer experience in hydrology/hydraulics.
• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hydrological studies including watershed analyses and climate impact assessments.
• Design hydraulic structures such as dikes, dams, spillways, and pumping stations.
• Run 1D/2D/3D hydraulic simulations with standard software.
• Prepare water balances and mass balance studies.
• Assess water quality, treatment and environmental monitoring aspects.
• Design, install and instrument monitoring stations.
• Contribute to water treatment system design and sizing.
• Perform risk analyses and dam safety studies.
• Assist with design reviews, plans, specs and permit applications.

Skills

Hydrology modeling

Hydraulics analysis

Water resources management

Analytical methods

Programming basics

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Hydraulic modeling software

Job description

• Be member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

Your responsabilities

Under the mentorship of a Senior Engineer, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Conducting hydrological studies, including watershed analyses, hydrological modeling, hydro climatological statistical analyses, climate change impact assessments, and flood risk, impact, and adaptation evaluations;
• Designing hydraulic infrastructure such as dikes and dams, spillways, overflow structures, water intakes, ditches or channels, culverts, retention and detention basins, and pumping stations;
• Performing or overseeing one‑dimensional, two‑dimensional, and three‑dimensional hydraulic simulations using industry‑standard software;
• Preparing hydrological water balances and mass balance studies;
• Assessing hydrological conditions related to water quality, treatment, and environmental monitoring;
• Designing, installing, and instrumenting monitoring and measurement stations;
• Contributing to the design and sizing of water treatment systems;
• Conducting risk analyses and dam safety studies;
• Contributing to design reviews, the preparation of plans and specifications, proposals, and permit and authorization applications submitted to government authorities.

Your background

• Hold a university degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) with a specialization in hydrology, hydraulics, or a related field;
• Have 5 to 15 years of experience as an engineer or hydrology/hydraulics specialist;
• Be member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).

Technical experience

• Demonstrate a strong knowledge of analytical methods and modeling tools in the fields of hydrology, hydraulics, and water resources management;
• General knowledge of water treatment;
• Previous experience in the mining sector;
• Basic knowledge of instrumentation and hydrometry.

Your key to success

• Knowledge of the laws, regulations, and standards governing water management, specifically in Québec and Canada in general (an asset);
• Knowledge of computer programming and artificial intelligence integration (an asset);
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of new technologies applied to the water sector (an asset);
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams;
• Demonstrated adaptability and autonomy.

Sommaire des avantages sociaux

Avantages sociaux au Canada : Les employés à temps partiel et à temps plein auront accès aux avantages sociaux suivants :

• régimes de soins de santé
• de soins dentaires et de la vue
• programme de bien-être
• comptes de crédits-santé et de mieux‑être
• régime enregistré d’épargne-retraite collectif
• régime d’actionnariat des employés
• compte d’épargne libre d’impôt (CELI) collectif
• assurance vie et assurance décès ou mutilation accidentels (DMA)
• régimes d’assurance invalidité de courte et de longue durée
• assistance‑voyage en cas d’urgence
• remboursement des frais de scolarité
• couverture des frais d’adhésion à des associations professionnelles
• congés payés

Les employés temporaires ou occasionnels auront accès aux avantages sociaux suivants :

• régime enregistré d’épargne-retraite collectif
• régime d’actionnariat des employés
• compte d’épargne libre d’impôt collectif

Primary Location

Canada | QC | Saint‑Laurent

Other Locations

Canada | QC | Laval

Organization

1670 EnvSvcs-CA Quebec-Saint‑Laurent QC

Employee Status

Regular

Business Justification

Replacement

Travel

No

Schedule

Full time

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