Senior Water Resources Engineer

Stantec; Moncton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join their dynamic team in Atlantic Canada. This role offers a unique blend of challenge and opportunity, allowing you to lead projects that involve hydraulic modeling, stormwater management, and water quality analysis. You will be part of a collaborative environment that values safety and quality, working on initiatives that protect our vital water resources. If you are passionate about environmental stewardship and eager to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

Well-being program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase program

Retirement savings plan

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in water resources engineering required.
• Proficient in hydrologic modeling and analysis software.
• Strong communication skills for technical writing and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydrologic and climatic data collection field programs.
• Manage large-scale water-related projects with interdisciplinary teams.
• Mentor junior team members and ensure safe work practices.

Skills

Hydrologic modeling

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

PCSWMM

Statistical analysis (R)

GIS mapping (Q-GIS, ArcGIS)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or environmental science

Master's or Doctorate in related field

Tools

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

PCSWMM

R

Q-GIS

ArcGIS

Job description

Senior Water Resources Engineer - ( 250000VK )

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts drive the impactful work we do, combining precision with creativity and a practical approach to water resources management. With a network of over 20 technical specialties across the globe, we foster a dynamic, inclusive community that thrives on diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. This is where dedication aligns with purpose—where experienced professionals in water resources work together on projects that are important to our clients and the communities they serve. Join a team that excels in environmental stewardship.

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

Qualifications

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

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.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, 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 account.

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

Primary Location : Canada-New Brunswick-Fredericton

Other Locations : Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador-St. John's, Canada-Nova Scotia-Dartmouth, Canada-New Brunswick-Moncton

Organization : BC-1214 EnvSvcs-CA Atlantic Canada

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 20 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Feb 28, 2025, 11:36:06 AM

Req ID: 250000VK

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