Western Canada Irrigation Lead

Stantec; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced irrigation leader for water conveyance projects in Lethbridge, Alberta. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Agricultural Engineering. Responsibilities include leading engineering teams, overseeing project design phases, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. This role also involves client management and mentoring junior staff. Join our team to make a meaningful impact in sustainable water management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in water resources or conveyance projects.
• Hands-on experience in irrigation planning and design required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of engineering reports and specifications.
• Collaborate with project teams and clients.
• Lead client management and business development.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Irrigation system planning

Hydraulic analysis/modeling

Project implementation understanding

Communication skills

Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Agricultural Engineering

Registered P.Eng with APEGA or APEGS

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

Hydraulic/hydrologic modeling software

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

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 resources and 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.

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.

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.

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 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 | Lethbridge

Organization: BC-1101 Water-CA Alberta

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: Replacement

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 05/03/2026 04:03:39

Req ID: 1004736