Water Resources Engineering Graduate

Stantec

Hamilton

On-site

CAD 76,000 - 110,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

Health care spending account

Wellness spending account

Group RRSP

Employee stock purchase program

Group TFSA

AD&D insurance

Disability plans

Emergency travel benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Professional membership fee coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to join our Land Services Team in Ontario. The role can be based in Waterloo, London, or Hamilton with travel to other regional offices.

You will model and design surface water systems, coordinate with multi-discipline teams, and prepare technical reports throughout project lifecycle. The ideal candidate holds a civil/environmental engineering degree, 2–4 years of related experience, and a professional license in Ontario or CET designation.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Water Resources, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related field.
2–4 years of related experience.
P.Eng license in Ontario or CET designation or eligibility.

Responsibilities

Undertaking modeling and design tasks for surface water works for private/public projects.
Perform calculations using SWMHYMO, PCSWMM, MIDUSS, GAWSER, HEC-RAS, FlowMaster, CulvertMaster, Visual OTTHYMO.
Coordinate with engineers and staff to meet project needs on time.
Prepare/review technical reports and design briefs; ensure regulatory compliance.
Guide projects from feasibility to detailed design, scheduling, Tendering, construction, certification.
Liaise with clients and agencies to determine project requirements and approvals.
Perform field work including monitoring surface water systems and surveys.
Manage surface water projects to complete on time and budget.

Skills

Water resources concepts

Communication skills

Time management

Drawings interpretation

Stormwater modelling

MS Office

Fieldwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Water Resources / Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer license in Ontario

Certified Engineering Technologist designation

Tools

SWMM

HEC-RAS

GAWSER

Job description

Strong communities don’t just happen. They’re thoughtfully planned and future-ready. We bring life to urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas through master-planned communities, mixed-use developments, parks, and recreation facilities. The result: vibrant economic centers, resilient neighborhoods, and welcoming places that feel like home.

If you’re passionate about empowering communities, join us to discover a career with endless opportunities to make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.

An opportunity exists within Stantec’s Land Services Team for a Water Resources Engineer, Certified Engineering Technologist or Engineering Graduate. The position will be based out of the Waterloo, London, or Hamilton office, but may require travel to other regional Stantec offices.

Your Key Responsibilities

Undertaking modeling and design tasks associated with surface water works in support of a wide variety of projects in both the private and public sectors. Assignments could include stormwater management and Low Impact Development designs, subwatershed plans, floodplain delineation/management analyses, drainage assessments for transportation projects, renewable energy projects, erosion control studies, etc.;
Perform calculations to analyze and design water resources system components using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software (e.g., SWMHYMO, PCSWMM, MIDUSS, GAWSER, HEC-RAS, FlowMaster, CulvertMaster, Visual OTTHYMO etc.);
Coordinate with engineers, technical staff and/or team members in various disciplines to ensure that the projects’ needs are met in a timely and effective manner;
Preparation/review of technical reports and design briefs to document analyses including taking responsibility for the quality of written, technical and graphic work. Review designs and reporting for compliance with municipal, provincial and federal regulations;
Help guide projects through to completion, from due diligence/feasibility work, preliminary/ conceptual design, through to detailed design, scheduling, tendering, construction, and certification;
With the support of senior staff, liaise with clients, agencies and others to determine project requirements and obtain approvals;
Perform field work as directed by a senior engineer/ designer. Field assignments may include the monitoring of surface water systems and features, water quality sampling, drainage system or bathymetric surveys, etc.; and
Managing surface water related projects and/or tasks, ensuring completion of work on time and on budget.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Understanding of general concepts of relevant areas of water resources, environmental and/or civil engineering design.
Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both written and verbal.
Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to interpret sketches, drawings, standards, and other similar material.
Hands on experience with stormwater management modelling, such as Visual OTTHYMO, HEC-RAS, and PCSWMM, SWMHYMO, GAWSER, or other models considered an asset. Requires proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
Ability to carry out field work within the Waterloo Region on limited notice.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Water Resources, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a similar discipline, or a diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or a related field, with 2-4 years of related experience. Professional Engineer license in Ontario, Certified Engineering Technologist designation, or eligibility to obtain licensure/designation.

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.

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.

Pay Range

Locations Outside of Lower Mainland - BC & Various locations in Ontario-$75,800.00 - $109,900.00 Annually

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

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
paid time off

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan
employee stock purchase program
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 | ON | Waterloo

Other Locations:

Canada | ON | Hamilton

Organization:

BC-1614 CommDev-CA Ontario West

Employee Status:

Regular

Management Level:

Individual contributor

Business Justification:

New Position