Hydrology and Hydraulics Engineer

Stantec; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Wellness program

Employee stock plan

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Civil Engineer specialized in hydrology/hydraulics for a Quebec, Saint-Laurent/Laval presence. The role emphasizes hydrological studies, hydraulic design, and advanced modeling across water resources projects for mining and municipal sectors.

Ideal candidates bring 5–15 years of experience, OIQ membership, and strong communication within multidisciplinary teams. This full-time role is based in Canada, with on-site work in Quebec locations.

Qualifications

• University degree in Civil Engineering with hydrology/hydraulics specialization.
• 5–15 years of engineering experience in hydrology/hydraulics.
• OIQ membership in Quebec.
• Strong analytical and modeling skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hydrological studies: watershed analyses, modeling, climate impact assessments, flood risk evaluations.
• Design hydraulic structures: dikes, dams, spillways, intakes, channels, culverts, basins, pumping stations.
• Run 1D/2D/3D hydraulic simulations with industry-standard software.
• Prepare water balances and mass balance studies.
• Assess water quality, treatment, and environmental monitoring.
• Design and install monitoring stations; contribute to water treatment system sizing.
• Perform risk analyses and dam safety studies.
• Contribute to design reviews, plans, specs, proposals, and permit applications.

Skills

Hydrology analytics

Hydraulics modeling

Institutional knowledge

Water resources

Education

Civil Engineering degree (Hydrology/Hydraulics)

Tools

Water modeling software

Instrumentation

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

• 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.

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Sommaire des avantages sociaux:

• 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 em cas d’urgence
• remboursement des frais de scolarité
• couverture des frais d’adhésion à des associations professionnelles
• congés payés

• 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

Job Posting:

04/06/2026 02:06:22

Req ID:

1003453