Western Canada Irrigation Lead

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as the Western Canada Irrigation Lead, where you'll oversee innovative irrigation projects that enhance water management. This role offers the opportunity to work on significant projects like the Westside Irrigation Rehabilitation Project, engaging with multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable solutions. You'll leverage your extensive experience in irrigation system planning and design, leading engineering studies and collaborating with clients to ensure project success. If you're passionate about water resources and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow and thrive in your career.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Plans

Well-being Program

Health Care Spending Account

Wellness Spending Accounts

Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Life and AD&D Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in water resources or conveyance projects.
• Registered P.Eng with APEGA or APEGS in Alberta or Saskatchewan.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering reports, drawings, and specifications for irrigation projects.
• Lead client management and business development efforts.

Skills

Irrigation System Planning

Hydraulic Analysis/Modeling

Communication Skills

Project Management

Collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

Microsoft Office

Hydraulic/Hydrologic Modeling Software

Job description

Western Canada Irrigation Lead - ( 2500002Z )

Description

Many of the world’s top engineers and scientists come together in our Water business because they view a community’s interaction with water a bit differently—as a single holistic system, rather than unconnected networks divided by jurisdictional boundaries. Working throughout the hydrologic cycle, we are delivering sustainable solutions to make sure water is where it should be and available when needed. Our experts guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. Every day, we help communities improve, reuse, and protect this precious resource for future generations. By 2025 we’re hiring 2,000 people (like you) to join our team. Grow with us, H2O+U.

Your Opportunity

As a part of our Western Canada Irrigation team, this person will have the opportunity to work on the recently awarded Westside Irrigation Rehabilitation Project (WIRP) in Saskatchewan. Stantec (as a part of Prairie Engineering Partners) will be responsible for completing the fieldwork, planning and engineering to the next stage of project design. The right candidate will have technical skills and experience that can be applied to the delivery of water conveyance projects related to irrigation and irrigation planning for government, municipal, and private sector clients. Projects may include greenfield infrastructure, expansion/upgrades to existing systems, and rehabilitation. The successful candidate is expected to have knowledge and experience working on similar projects.

As the Western Canada Irrigation Leader, your tasks will include but are not limited to, leading and undertaking engineering studies, engineering design and document preparation, and related fieldwork or investigations as required.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the preparation of engineering reports, drawings, and specifications related to irrigation planning, design, and other related water conveyance projects.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams, clients or other consultants.
• Coordinating and attending field work or field investigations where required.
• Lead client management, business development and proposal preparation.
• Assisting in recruiting and developing the irrigation specialization across the water team.
• Mentoring, training and/or supervision of intermediate or junior engineers.
• Attending in-house and formal training sessions to ensure continuing professional development.
• Adhering to Stantec’s Environmental Health and Safety protocols and processes.
• Travelling occasionally within Alberta and western Canada.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Proven irrigation system planning and design experience.
• Experience in other related water conveyance or agriculture/agri-food projects is considered an asset.
• Understanding of all phases of project implementation, and strong understanding of engineering design processes.
• Understanding of soil water relationships.
• Experienced with hydraulic analysis/modeling.
• Excellent communication, written, and presentation skills.
• Collaborative in nature, with the ability to work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented with the ability to motivate and lead others.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software suite. Experience with Microsoft Project is an asset.
• Experience with design software and tools such as AutoCAD Civil3D is an asset.
• Experience with hydraulic/hydrologic modeling software (MikeUrban, PCSWMM, StormCAD, WaterCAD, XPSWMM, etc.) is an asset.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License.

Your Education and Experience

• The successful candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of experience working on water resources or conveyance projects, with a strong emphasis on irrigation planning and design.
• A bachelor’s degree in Civil or Agricultural Engineering or equivalent is required.
• Registered as a P.Eng with APEGA in the Province of Alberta and/or with APEGS in the Province of Saskatchewan.

Typical office environment working with computers and working at a desk 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.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, 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-Alberta-Lethbridge

Other Locations: Canada-Alberta-Edmonton, Canada-Saskatchewan-Regina, Canada-Alberta-Calgary, Canada-Alberta-Medicine Hat, Canada-Alberta-Red Deer

Organization: BC-1101 Water-CA Alberta

Employee Status: Regular

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Schedule: Full-time

Job Posting: Jan 22, 2025, 10:26:35 AM

Req ID: 2500002Z