Senior Water Resources Engineer

Stantec; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Fredericton is looking for a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join their Water Resources team. This role involves leading large-scale water-related projects, requiring expertise in hydrologic modeling and a minimum of 10 years experience. The candidate will manage field data collection, develop project proposals, and mentor junior engineers. This position offers a dynamic work environment, focusing on innovative solutions for water resource management while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• Education in hydrology, hydrogeology, or water resources management.
• Proven communication skills in technical writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead field programs for hydrologic data collection.
• Drive large-scale water-related projects forward.
• Oversee study design and model development.
• Write proposals and manage project scopes.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Ensure adherence to safety practices.

Skills

Hydrologic modeling

Hydraulic modeling

Erosion control

Stormwater management

Team leadership

Proposal writing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or environmental science

Master’s or Doctorate in a related field

Tools

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

PCSWMM

R

Q-GIS

ArcGIS

Job description

Overview

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 Opportunity

Your Opportunity Stantec has an immediate opportunity for a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join our expanding Water Resources team in Atlantic Canada. This role offers a great mix of challenge and opportunity, with the flexibility to choose your base location from our offices in Dartmouth, NS, Fredericton, NB, or St. John’s, NL. As part of our collaborative team, you will work on projects across the region, taking on key responsibilities as both a project manager and a team leader. You’ll contribute to the development of water resources through practical solutions and offer expert guidance on a range of important projects. As a Senior Water Resources Engineer, you will have the potential to lead projects involving hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, fish passage design, stream restoration, water quality analysis, mine site water management, flood hazard assessments, and much more. Your expertise will contribute to diverse initiatives that protect and enhance our most precious resource—water.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute field programs for hydrologic and climatic data collection.
• Work within interdisciplinary teams to drive large-scale industrial, commercial, and municipal water-related projects forward
• Oversee hydrometric site selection, study design, and model development
• Steer business development by writing proposals, creating project scopes, managing budgets, and collaborating with clients and contractors
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, supporting their training and professional development
• Ensure safe work practices are developed and adhered to, including comprehensive safety planning for each project

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Highly proficient in hydrologic modeling and analysis software such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and PCSWMM
• Skilled in statistical software like R and HEC-SSP, and GIS mapping tools such as Q-GIS or ArcGIS
• Proven communication skills, both verbal and written, including technical and scientific writing
• Working knowledge of Atlantic Canadian, Ontario, and federal regulations and permitting requirements for environmental monitoring and construction projects is a bonus
• Education and Experience
• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering or environmental science, with specialized training in hydrology, hydrogeology, or water resources management Preference for candidates with a Master’s or Doctorate-level degree in a related field, and those licensed with Engineers NS, Geoscientists NS, APEGNB or PEGNL Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of

Education and Experience

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering or environmental science, with specialized training in hydrology, hydrogeology, or water resources management
Preference for candidates with a Master’s or Doctorate-level degree in a related field, and those licensed with Engineers NS, Geoscientists NS, APEGNB or PEGNL
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Typical office environment

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 Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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