Lead Mine Water Resources Engineer

®; Markham; On-site; CAD 117,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision plans

Wellness program

Employee stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Stantec seeks a Water Resources Engineer/Designer to join the Markham office, with consideration for other Ontario locations. You will engage with a multidisciplinary Water Resources team to deliver mine water management projects, including modelling, design, and reporting.

The role involves office work and field investigations, and occasional travel across Canada. We value strong hydrology/hydraulics expertise, collaboration with clients and regulators, and leadership in project delivery.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred in a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in consulting or regulatory environments.
• Professional registration with PEO or another Canadian engineering association preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage mine water resources management projects through life of mine phases.
• Support baseline studies, water balance, and water quality modeling.
• Provide design leadership for water management infrastructure.
• Manage project budgets, staffing, and invoicing.
• Prepare proposals, work plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Document modeling results and field investigations in technical reports.
• Design and supervise hydrological and water quality field investigations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and engage with clients.
• Apply industry standards and regulatory guidance consistently.
• Travel to field sites as required, including overnight stays.

Education

Master’s degree in related field

8+ years of relevant experience

Professional engineering license (PEO or equivalent)

Tools

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

PCSWMM

CORMIX

GoldSim

Job description

Stantec seeks a Water Resources Engineer/Designer to join the Markham office, with consideration for other Ontario locations. You will engage with a multidisciplinary Water Resources team to deliver mine water management projects, including modelling, design, and reporting.

The role involves office work and field investigations, and occasional travel across Canada. We value strong hydrology/hydraulics expertise, collaboration with clients and regulators, and leadership in project delivery.