Senior Water Resources Engineer

Stantec; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 118,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellness program

401(k)

Employee stock purchase

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer for our Salt Lake City, Denver or Phoenix offices. You will lead and grow the mining water resources practice, mentoring the team and ensuring high-quality technical delivery for projects globally.

You will work with clients and staff to manage scope, budgets, and schedules, advancing complex mining and infrastructure initiatives while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of relevant increasingly responsible experience.
• Bachelor's degree (Master’s preferred) in civil, environmental or water resources engineering with emphasis in water management.
• Experience leading and developing teams and people in successful project execution.
• Subject matter expert in mine water management.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or advise on technical aspects of mining and mining infrastructure projects, business development, and proposal activities (high-quality technical content for all stages).
• Contribute to the development and execution of the water resources team's technical practice and maintain Stantec's quality standards.
• Provide technical expertise and lead technical delivery on a variety of projects for clients.
• Establish and grow productive internal and external relationships.
• Participate in all phases of project management including budgeting and scheduling.

Skills

Water resources

Project management

Team leadership

Client relations

Budgeting

Proposals

Mentoring

Communication

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's preferred

Job description

At Stantec, we help deliver the critical minerals needed to power our world, from the cars we drive to the infrastructure powering our communities. And we don’t just design the largest, deepest, and most technically challenging mines in the world—we do it sustainably. We’re helping clients reduce energy usage, adopt clean energy sources, and implement digital solutions and automation.

Join our team of mining professionals and you’ll be at the forefront of this evolving industry while building the mine of the future. You’ll also build your own future, with exciting opportunities for development and advancement.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Water Resources Engineer for our Salt Lake City, Denver or Phoenix offices. At Stantec, we understand the importance of integrated, multi-disciplinary approaches. As a Senior Water Resources Engineer, you will be leading and growing the technical water resources practice within the Mining, Minerals and Metals business line. This is a technical leadership position that focuses on constantly engaging and improving the quality and technical excellence of the team.

The successful candidate will work directly with the existing team on a multitude of mining/industrial projects worldwide. The candidate will focus on mentoring and supporting the technical development of the group and serve as a senior advisor and reviewer to projects and clients globally. In this capacity, the candidate will have a strong direction to manage and support project success both externally to our clients and internally with our staff.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead and/or advise on technical aspects of mining and mining infrastructure projects, business development, and proposal activities (contribution of high-quality technical content expected during all stages).
• Contribute to the development and execution of the water resources team’s technical practice and actively contribute to the maintenance of Stantec’s quality standards in a process of continuous improvement.
• Provide technical expertise and lead technical delivery on a variety of projects ensuring successful outcomes for our clients and beneficiaries.
• Establish and grow productive, collaborative relationships internally within the company, and externally with the team’s priority clients
• Participate in all phases of project management including program development, budgeting, planning & design, preconstruction, project implementation, project oversight and project closure
• Lead, challenge, and inspire technical staff through substantive engagement and communication (including coaching/mentoring young professionals).
• Follow safe work practices and adhere to company and client guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner.
• Support Stantec’s brand awareness through thought leadership and stakeholder engagement
• Experience and capability in the following areas are strongly desired:
• A strong background in mine water management, mine closure, and feasibility studies for the mining industry is essential.
• Planning, designing, and managing the design and construction of surface water infrastructure including proven experience integrating civil and geotechnical engineering concepts. This may include mine site planning/grading design, site climate and hydrologic assessments, design of site stormwater conveyance infrastructure (channels, ponds, and culverts), mine site water balance analysis, and dam breach analyses.
• State and Federal regulations pertaining to water management.
• Project management includes developing detailed budgets, determining project scope, establishing schedules, processing appropriate paperwork, and interacting with clients.
• Marketing and preparing proposals and assisting in preparing and providing presentations.
• Understanding the CERCLA and RCRA process for environmental related projects.
• Ability to successfully guide and oversee the technical aspects of multiple projects in parallel.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills with an ability to clearly convey and distill complex technical information to a variety of audiences
• Possession of the following personal leadership qualities: integrity, creativity, patience, tenacity, commitment
• Team player with experience building, leading, and managing a team of project managers and support staff. Having an “open-door” policy.
• Strong business network, both in the United States and internationally.
• Fluency in English required. Additional fluency in other languages such as Spanish, French, or Portuguese a plus.
• Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally periodically for short-duration assignments (typically one to two weeks)

Education and Experience

• 8-10 years of relevant increasingly responsible experience.
• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in civil, environmental or water resources engineering with emphasis in water management.
• Experience leading and developing teams and people in successful project execution.
• Subject matter expert in mine water management.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer is preferred

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. The experience will forever shape your future. #FeelingEnergized

Pay Range

• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ, VA Areas-$117,800.00 - $176,800.00 Annually

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

• medical, dental, and vision plans
• a wellness program
• health saving 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
• ten paid holidays in each calendar year
• vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
• paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law)
• 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law (Temporary/casual employees)
• benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location

United States | UT | Salt Lake City

Other Locations

United States | CO | Denver

Organization

BC-2554 E&R-US Delivery Center

Employee Status

Regular

Business Justification

New Position

Travel

Yes

Schedule

Full time

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. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.