Senior Water Resources Engineer - Mining

Stantec; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental plans

Wellness program

RRSP with employer contributions

Employee stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join our Canadian team. You will contribute to a wide range of water resources projects, with a focus on mine water management and modelling, while leading multidisciplinary teams.

Qualified candidates will have a Master’s or Doctorate and a PEO registration, with 10+ years in consulting or regulatory environments. Travel to field sites is expected as part of project work.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate-level degree in a related field.
• Minimum of ten years of relevant experience in consulting or regulatory environments, predominantly related to mine water management.
• Professional registration with the Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) or another Canadian Professional Engineering Association.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage mine water resources projects through the mine life, including baseline studies and water balance/model development.
• Conduct surface water studies and groundwater assessments for EIAs and site infrastructure design.
• Oversee mine closure planning and studies, and provide technical leadership within multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage project budgets, staff allocation, invoicing, and prepare proposals and work plans.
• Author clear technical reports detailing modelling results, investigations, and findings.
• Design and supervise hydrological and water quality field investigations and travel to sites as needed.

Skills

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

PCSWMM

GoldSim

Mine water management

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Mentorship

Project budgeting

Client engagement

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in a related field

Professional registration with PEO or other Canadian PE association

Tools

GoldSim

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

PCSWMM

CORMIX

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.

Your 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 more.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage mine water resources management projects throughout the life of the mine phases (project economic assessments to closure plans), including baseline studies and water management design and planning, and water balance and/or water quality model development in support of NI 43-101 studies, as a Qualified Person.
• Surface water resources studies and assessments in support of environmental assessments, including baseline water quality and hydrology studies, water management infrastructure design and planning, and site‑wide water balance and water quality model development.
• Mine closure planning and studies.
• Technical lead for design of water management infrastructure, including sedimentation ponds, drainage ditches, dewatering plans, erosion and sediment control plans, watercourse crossings and alterations, and watercourse diversions.
• Provide technical leadership within multidisciplinary teams, coordinating inputs and integrating findings into defensible recommendations.
• Oversee project budgets, staff allocation, invoice preparation and review.
• Prepare proposals, develop work plans, schedules, and budgets, and manage projects and tasks.
• Author clear and comprehensive technical reports documenting modeling 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.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience with numerical hydrodynamic, hydrologic, and hydraulic modeling 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, including with clients and regulators.
• 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

• Master’s or Doctorate‑level degree in a related field.
• Minimum of ten 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.

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. Benefits may not apply to union positions as governed by collective bargaining agreements.

Pay Range

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

Primary location: Canada | Ontario | Markham

Other locations: Canada | British Columbia | Vancouver

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting date: 22/06/2026 05:06:47

Req ID: 1006384