Senior Water Resources Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

Paid holidays

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer for its Denver/Salt Lake City/Phoenix footprint. You will lead the mining water resources practice, guide project delivery, and mentor staff while ensuring safety and quality standards across multi-disciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes mine water management, site planning, and regulatory compliance, with opportunities for growth within the Mining, Minerals and Metals business line. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of progressively responsible experience in water resources/ mining projects.
• Experience leading and developing teams and project delivery.
• Subject matter expert in mine water management and related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and advise on technical aspects of mining projects and proposals.
• Develop and maintain the water resources team's technical practice and quality standards.
• Provide technical delivery leadership across diverse projects for clients.
• Build productive relationships with internal teams and priority clients.
• Manage all project phases including budgeting, planning, design, and closure.
• Mentor staff and promote safe work practices and policy adherence.
• Support brand awareness through thought leadership and stakeholder engagement.
• Apply mine water management, feasibility studies, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Water resources engineering

Mine water management

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelors in civil/environmental/water resources engineering

Master’s preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) registration 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.

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:

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to 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. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

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.