Water Resources Engineering Graduate

Stantec; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision plans

RRSP and employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Water Resources Engineer, Certified Engineering Technologist, or Engineering Graduate to join our Land Services Team. The role will be based in the Waterloo, London, or Hamilton offices and may require travel to other regional Stantec offices.

Responsibilities include modeling, design, reporting, and field activities related to surface water systems in diverse projects across private and public sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Water Resources, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field, with 2-4 years of related experience.
• Professional Engineer license in Ontario, CET designation, or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• Field work may be required and travel to multiple offices may be necessary.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking modeling and design tasks for surface water works across private and public projects.
• Perform calculations using standard and proprietary software (SWMHYMO, PCSWMM, HEC-RAS, etc.).
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams to meet project needs on time.
• Prepare/review technical reports and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Guide projects from feasibility to construction and certification.
• Liaise with clients and agencies to determine requirements and approvals.
• Conduct field work including monitoring water systems and sampling.
• Manage surface water projects to meet timelines and budgets.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Water resources modelling

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s in Water Resources / Environmental / Civil Engineering

Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

SWMHYMO

PCSWMM

HEC-RAS

GAWSER

Visual OTTHYMO

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

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 | 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
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time