Senior Coastal Engineer

Stantec; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Stantec is looking for an Intermediate or Senior Coastal Engineer for their Burnaby office. The role involves leading engineering assessments, managing projects, and developing hydrodynamic models for coastal infrastructure and flood risk assessments.

The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree in Civil or Water Resources Engineering and at least 8 years of experience, demonstrating technical proficiency and strong communication skills.

The position offers comprehensive benefits including health plans and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in consulting or regulatory environments.
• Familiarity with local markets and practices is an asset.
• Regular use of hydrodynamic modeling tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned projects and tasks independently.
• Lead engineering assessment and design projects.
• Develop hydrodynamic models using tools like MIKE 3 and MIKE 21.
• Prepare technical reports documenting findings and designs.

Skills

Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills

Self-motivated and collaborative team player

Technical expertise and practical problem-solving

Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities

Sound decision-making abilities

Commitment to HSSE standards

Education

Graduate degree in Civil or Water Resources Engineering

Professional engineer registration (P.Eng.)

Tools

Hydrodynamic modeling tools

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an Intermediate or Senior Coastal Engineer to join our Burnaby office. You will be part of the Water Resources Engineering team within Stantec’s Water Business Line. You will report directly to a Team Lead on our local Water Resources team and collaborate with other water resources engineers from across Canada and within Stantec’s global networks to deliver projects both in British Columbia and across the Globe.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Manage assigned projects and tasks independently and with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding and consistent application of industry standards, guidelines, and regulatory frameworks
• Lead and contribute to engineering assessment and design projects involving infrastructure, flood risk reduction, and restoration in coastal areas.
• Develop hydrodynamic models using tools such as MIKE 3, MIKE 21, and Telemac to support coastal and river engineering projects including design of coastal protection, nature based solutions, flooding risk analysis, design of marine infrastructure, sediment transport analysis, shoreline protection assessments, etc.
• Apply a strong understanding of hydrologic and hydraulic principles as well as coastal processes.
• Prepare technical reports documenting field investigations, analytical findings interpretations, design basis, design drawings, and opinions of probable cost.
• Lead and support proposal development and assist in creating work plans, project schedules, and budgets.
• Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams, contributing to a cohesive and productive work environment that values mentoring, workload sharing and both individual and team development.
• Perform primarily office-based work, involving extended periods of computer use and data analysis

Qualifications

• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
• Ability to deliver high-quality, organized, and consistent results
• Self-motivated and collaborative team player
• Capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities daily
• Recognized for technical expertise and practical problem-solving
• Disciplined approach to project execution and technical excellence
• Sound decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent team-building abilities
• Technically proficient
• Familiarity with local markets and practices is an asset
• Commitment to Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) standards
• Entry-level project management skills are an asset

Education and Experience

• Graduate degree in Civil or Water Resources Engineering with a focus on hydrodynamics, water resources, and geomorphology or earth sciences
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in consulting or regulatory environments
• Regular use of hydrodynamic modeling tools.
• Professional engineer registration (P.Eng.) with EGBC or eligibility to obtain P.Eng.
• 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 the Team

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 plan, 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 plan.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.