Water Resources EIT

Culture Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness program

RRSP

Employee stock purchase program

TFSA

Life & AD&D insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Water Resources Engineer-in-Training based in Edmonton to contribute to hydraulic modelling and a variety of water resources projects. You will assist with calculations, data analysis, reporting, and fieldwork, supporting senior engineers in a fast-paced environment.

The role focuses on hydraulics and hydrology within municipal water systems, wastewater, and stormwater projects, with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering; focus on water resources preferred.
• Registered, or eligible for registration, with APEGA as an EIT or P.Eng.
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Support senior engineers with calculations, hydraulic modelling, fieldwork and data analysis.
• Prepare clear, well-structured technical reports and proposals.
• Contribute to a diverse range of water resources projects and client deliverables.

Skills

Hydraulic modelling

Hydraulics & hydrology

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

PCSWMM

InfoWorks ICM

MIKE suite

WaterCAD

ArcGIS

AutoCAD / Civil 3D

Job description

Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they’re facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we’re helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world’s most precious resource.

Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U.

Your Opportunity

Our Alberta Water Team, based in Edmonton, is seeking a Water Resources Engineer-in-Training with a passion for hydraulic modelling, including the assessment of wastewater collection, stormwater management, and water distribution systems. We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and detail-oriented team player who is eager to expand their knowledge through a variety of water resources projects, with a particular focus on hydraulic modelling. The successful candidate will support senior engineers and designers through calculations, hydraulic modelling, fieldwork, data analysis, reporting, and other engineering assignments in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. If you are interested in helping deliver a diverse range of water resources projects, this is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly regarded team of water resources engineers and hydraulic modelers.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an accredited university, preferably with a focus on water resources and/or environmental engineering.
• Registered, or eligible for registration, with APEGA as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).
• A minimum of two years of relevant experience.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• A commitment to excellence, continuous learning, and finding practical solutions to technical challenges.
• A sound understanding of water engineering principles, including hydraulics and hydrology.
• Commitment to client satisfaction and the delivery of high-quality work products.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects, manage competing responsibilities, and adapt to changing demands.
• Proficiency with common desktop applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
• Strong interpersonal, time-management, and verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, well-structured technical reports and proposals.
• Flexibility to work beyond regular business hours when needed.

The Following are Considered Assets:

• Experience with hydraulic and hydrologic modelling software, particularly PCSWMM, InfoWorks ICM, MIKE suite and WaterCAD.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS, GlobalMapper, AutoCAD, and/or Civil 3D.
• Experience developing, calibrating, validating, and interpreting hydraulic and hydrologic models.
• Previous experience working with municipalities, utility owners or in engineering consulting.
• Knowledge of municipal infrastructure design and construction.
• Experience in the use of Artificial Intelligence, machine learning and/or coding.

Work Environment

• This role is primarily based in an office environment and involves regular computer work and extended periods at a desk. Field assignments may require working outdoors in varying or inclement weather. This description provides a general overview of the role; duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or adjusted as business and project needs evolve.
• Our high-performing, collaborative team delivers projects across Canada and internationally for a diverse range of clients. As part of the Water Resources Team, you will help clients assess and manage wastewater collection, stormwater, and water distribution systems while receiving guidance and mentorship from senior engineers across the company.
• Our team supports a strong and growing portfolio of work across Western Canada, North America, and beyond. At Stantec, talented professionals build on one another’s strengths, deliver meaningful work, and make a positive impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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 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 | AB | Edmonton

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time