Senior Water Resources Engineer - Mining

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 106,700 - 156,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness programs

Group registered retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join its Markham office, with the flexibility for any Canadian location. The successful candidate will lead projects in hydraulic and hydrologic modelling and mine water management infrastructure design.

The position requires a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, ideally with expertise in numerical modelling tools and provincial regulations. Stantec offers comprehensive benefits and a commitment to sustainable engineering and environmental consulting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in consulting or regulatory environments related to mine water management.
• Strong business development skills.
• Proven mentorship capabilities for junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage mine water resources management projects.
• Conduct surface water resources studies and assessments.
• Act as technical lead for water management infrastructure design.

Skills

Hydrology and hydraulics expertise

Numerical modelling tools (HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS)

Water quality analysis

Technical leadership

Client engagement

Education

Master's or Doctorate-level degree in a related field

Professional registration with PEO or equivalent

Tools

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

GoldSim

PCSWMM

Job description

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.

Senior Water Resources Engineer – Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join our Markham office, with consideration for any location across Canada. You will be part of the Water Resources Technical Team within Stantec’s Environmental Services Business Line, contributing to a wide range of water resources projects with a focus on mine water management. As a Senior Water Resources Engineer, you will have the potential to lead projects involving hydraulic and hydrologic modelling, mine water management infrastructure design and planning, water balance and water quality models, erosion and sediment control, fish passage design, stream restoration, water quality analysis, flood hazard assessments, dam breach assessments, and much more. We are a passionate team who support our clients across Canada in addressing mine water quantity and quality issues.

Key Responsibilities

This role involves working within multidisciplinary teams on baseline and impact assessments, feasibility studies, hydrologic and hydraulic assessments, water balance and water quality models, and water quality investigations. You will manage complex scopes of work alongside hydrologists, hydrotechnical engineers, hydrogeologists, geotechnical engineers, mining engineers, aquatic biologists and directly engage with clients. Strong hydrology and hydraulics expertise is essential.

• Lead and manage mine water resources management projects throughout the life of mine phases, including baseline studies, water management design and planning, and water balance and/or water quality model development in support of NI 43-101 studies, including as a Qualified Person.
• Conduct surface water resources studies and assessments in support of environmental assessments, including baseline water quality and hydrology studies, water management infrastructure design and planning, site‑wide water balance and water quality model development.
• Plan and support mine closure studies.
• Act as technical lead for design of water management infrastructure, including sedimentation ponds, drainage ditches, dewatering plans, erosion and sediment control plans, watercourse crossings and alterations, watercourse diversions.
• Provide technical leadership within multidisciplinary teams, coordinating inputs and integrating findings into defensible recommendations.
• Oversee project budgets, staff allocation, and invoice preparation and review.
• Prepare proposals, develop work plans, schedules, and budgets, and manage projects and tasks.
• Author clear and comprehensive technical reports documenting modelling results, field investigations and analytical findings.
• Design and supervise hydrological and water quality field investigations.
• Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams to contribute to project success.
• Apply industry standards, guidelines, and regulatory frameworks consistently.
• Perform primarily office‑based work involving extended computer use and data analysis.
• Travel to field sites as required, including occasional overnight stays.

Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience with numerical hydrodynamic, hydrologic, and hydraulic modelling tools (e.g., HEC‑HMS, HEC‑RAS, PCSWMM, CORMIX).
• Experience with site‑wide mine water balance and/or water quality models (e.g., GoldSim).
• Experience with water management infrastructure design (e.g., ditches, sedimentation ponds, culverts, watercourse crossings, diversions, watercourse realignments).
• Solid understanding of provincial and federal water resources legislation, regulations, and guidance.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve team goals.
• Proven mentorship capabilities for junior and intermediate staff.
• Capacity to manage multiple projects and tasks consistently.
• Strong business development, client engagement, and financial management skills.
• Effective time management, organization, and prioritization.
• Disciplined approach to project execution and technical excellence.
• Strong problem‑solving and timely decision‑making abilities.
• Commitment to Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) standards.
• Valid G‑class driver’s license required.

Education and Experience

Preference for candidates with a Master’s or Doctorate‑level degree in a related field.

Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in consulting or regulatory environments, predominantly related to mine water management, or an equivalent combination.

Professional registration with the Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) or another Canadian Professional Engineering Association.

Typical office environment with computer use; field work may include exposure to elements, including inclement weather.

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 account, life and accidental death & dismemberment 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.

Pay Range

• Locations in PEI - $94,900.00 – $142,300.00 Annually
• Locations Outside of Lower Mainland – BC & Various locations in Ontario - $106,700.00 – $156,700.00 Annually
• Locations in Lower Mainland – BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario - $114,600.00 – $164,600.00 Annually

Company Commitment

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and stakeholders 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.