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

STANTEC; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is searching for a Senior or Principal Water Resources Engineer to join their Dams & Reservoirs team. The role includes hydrology studies and hydraulic modelling for various projects. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering, significant experience in dam hydraulics, and proficiency in modeling software. A competitive salary and flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Free 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 (preferred).
• Experience within the Dams hydraulics area (a must).

Responsibilities

• Work within Dams & Reservoirs team on various projects.
• Involved in hydrology studies/analyses and hydraulic modelling.
• Prepare reports and liaise with client teams.

Skills

Experience in hydraulics and hydrology

1D modeling in HADES and HEC-RAS

2D modeling in HEC-RAS, RiverFlow2D or TUFLOW

CFD modelling in FLOW-3D, OpenFOAM or SimFLOW

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered or on the road to Chartership

Job description

Overview

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

Stantec is recruiting a Senior or Principal or experienced Water Resources Engineer into our Dams & Reservoirs team. You will work within our Dams & Reservoirs team in the Energy & Resources business 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. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team with hydraulic/civil engineers, hydrologists, geotechnical, structural, and mechanical engineers, and you will be involved in hydrology studies/analyses, hydraulic modelling and design, and dam break and floodplain inundation studies. You will prepare reports and liaise 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 was 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 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

To hear what some of our employees say about life at Stantec, please click on My Stantec Stories

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 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 [e-mail] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

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