Experienced/Senior/Principal Water Resources Engineer (Dams & Reservoirs)

Stantec; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer for their Dams & Reservoirs team in Edinburgh. This role involves hydrology studies, hydraulic modeling, and working on key projects in Dams and Hydropower. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering and experience in dams hydraulics. The firm offers a supportive culture, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering with experience in hydraulics and hydrology.
• Chartered or on the road to Chartership.
• Must have experience within the Dams hydraulics area.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hydrology studies and analyses.
• Prepare reports and liaise with client teams.
• Perform hydraulic modelling and design.

Skills

Hydraulics expertise

Hydrology knowledge

1D modeling (HADES, HEC-RAS)

2D modeling (HEC-RAS, RiverFlow2D, TUFLOW)

CFD modeling (FLOW-3D, OpenFOAM, SimFLOW)

Education

Civil Engineering Degree

Job description

The Energy Transition is the fundamental shift underway in how we, as a global community, produce, distribute, and consume energy. W ill you be part of the solution? If you are passionate about making a difference in the sector, then join Stantec's industry leading Water Power & Dams team in driving the change!

As a result of recent successes and the development of new projects and clients, Stantec are looking to recruiting a Senior or Principal or experienced Water Resources Engineer into our Dams & Reservoirs team.

Working as part of our Dams & Reservoirs team within our Energy & Resources business , you will have an opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects across Dams and Hydropower including Coire Glas, Cruachan, Pitlochry, Loch Awe, Sloy, Bewl, Little Swinburne, East and West Hallington and more.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team including other hydraulic/civil engineers, hydrologists, geotechnical, structural, and mechanical engineers. You will be involved with hydrology studies/analyses, hydraulic modelling and design and dam break and floodplain inundation studies. You will be tasked with preparing reports and liaising with client teams.

More information on Stantec's Energy & Resources team can be found here:Stantec Energy Transition - UK

About You

Ideally you will be:

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering with experience in hydraulics and hydrology
• Chartered or on the road to Chartership (would be preferred)
• Experience within the Dams hydraulics area (this is a must),
• Experience with 1D steady and unsteady modeling in software such as HADES and HEC-RAS.
• Experience with 2D modeling in software such as HEC-RAS, RiverFlow2D or TUFLOW.
• Experience with CFD modelling in software such as FLOW-3D, OpenFOAM or SimFLOW is highly advantageous.

Why Join us?

• Our People Culture: We're a close knit team and very proud of our friendly and collaborative environment
• Awards: Stantec were awarded the International Consulting Firm of the Year and Best place to work - Large Consulting Firms at the 2024 NCE awards as well as being consistently recognised in the top 10 Corporate Knights most sustainable companies in the world.
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Flexible working arrangements
• Great Projects in all of our sectors across the UK&I
• Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions

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About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact careers.UK&[e-mail] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

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