Senior Restoration Engineer

Stantec; Fort Collins (CO); Hybrid; USD 141,500 - 212,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

Paid family leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Restoration Engineer with at least 15 years of experience to lead ecological restoration projects. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement and is based in Colorado, primarily working with clients in the Rocky Mountain region. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills, experience in project management, and a Professional Engineer license in Colorado. The position comes with a comprehensive benefits package, emphasizing Stantec's commitment to employee well-being and professional growth.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of experience leading ecological restoration projects.
• Ability to lead teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and permitting processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of plans and specifications for restoration projects.
• Write and compile technical reports and provide recommendations.
• Interact with regulators and conduct project management.

Skills

Project leadership

Technical report writing

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Microsoft Excel

CAD software expertise

Ecosystem restoration knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental, ecological, or civil engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Colorado

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ArcGIS

HEC-RAS

Job description

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s Environmental Services practice in the Mountain Region (serving 11 states) is seeking a Senior Restoration Engineer with at least 15 years of experience leading and preparing ecological restoration projects in the Rocky Mountain region. The position is based in Denver or Colorado Springs, Colorado, and offers a hybrid work arrangement and a comprehensive benefits package.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and provide technical oversight of the preparation of plans and specifications for ecosystem restoration, including stream restoration projects.
• Lead, author, and assemble technical reports, including writing narratives, describing analytical findings, producing exhibits, and providing recommendations.
• Lead or support dam removal, fish passage, and aquatic organism passage (AOP) planning, design, regulatory coordination, construction oversight, and monitoring.
• Interact and interface with environmental regulators and clients; proactively assess and resolve concerns.
• Manage tasks and projects according to approved scopes of work and deliver quality reports on schedule and within budget.
• Apply technical and business knowledge to develop creative, effective, and economical solutions to current and potential project issues.
• Assist in analyzing current and emerging technical issues and implementing actions to address market, business, regulatory, and/or economic challenges.
• Champion Health, Security, Safety, and Environment (HSSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards, and Guidelines in all work.
• Provide supervision, training, technical direction, and mentoring to junior staff.
• Contribute to and lead business development activities, including proposals, pre‑qualifications, and relationship building with clients and industry colleagues.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• At least 15 years of experience executing technical aspects, design, and implementation oversight of complex projects in Colorado and/or neighboring states.
• Skilled communication of technical information with clients, engineers, scientists, government regulators, agencies, academia, and the public.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience leading planning projects and motivating teams to achieve goals.
• Ability to work well under pressure and prioritize heavy workloads in a dynamic environment.
• Collaborative problem‑solving experience with teammates, stakeholders, and clients.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with fluid mechanics, hydrology, and hydraulic processes.
• Experience with CAD design software (AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation).
• Clear communication via phone, email, and in person with internal and external clients and agency personnel.
• Experience with complex ecosystem restoration projects involving state and federal permitting regulatory entities.

Professional Engineer (PE) Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in environmental, ecological, or civil engineering, or related field, and at least 15+ years of related experience. Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Colorado required, with ability to obtain PE licensure by comity/reciprocity in other western states (e.g., NM, UT, WY, AZ, NV, CA) as project needs require.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Civil, Water Resources, or Environmental Engineering or a related degree.
• Rosgen Training – Levels 1 through 4, or similar stream restoration implementation training.
• Experience with multiple stream design approaches.
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic models, including HEC‑RAS (1‑D & 2‑D).
• Experience with ESRI software, including ArcGIS.
• Experience with dam removal and/or fish passage projects.
• Experience coordinating with fisheries agencies, tribes, and federal land managers.

Pay Range

• Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, NY Areas: $128,600.00 – $192,900.00 Annually
• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas: $141,500.00 – $212,200.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided where required. Final compensation is based on education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles is pro‑rated based on agreed hours per week.

Benefits Summary

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (≥20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, 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 family leave. Regular employees receive ten paid holidays, vacation accrual between 10 and 20 days per year, and paid sick leave. Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave in accordance with state and local law. Benefits may differ for union positions per collective bargaining agreements.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for current and future employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Stantec prevents discrimination in all employment decisions and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Stantec is committed to an accessible recruitment process; if reasonable adjustments are needed, please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.