Senior Water Resources Engineer

Stantec; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 112,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Senior Water Resources Engineer in Phoenix, focusing on leading mining and water management projects. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative projects while mentoring staff and ensuring high-quality outcomes. The position supports professional growth in a dynamic and evolving environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid family leave

Flexible spending accounts

Employee stock purchase program

Short-term/long-term disability plans

Ten paid holidays per year

Accrued vacation between 10 and 20 days per year

Paid sick leave

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of relevant increasingly responsible experience.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Subject matter expert in mine water management.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical aspects of mining projects and manage multiple projects.
• Engage in business development and proposal activities.
• Mentor and support the technical development of the team.

Skills

Integrity

Creativity

Patience

Tenacity

Commitment

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental or water resources engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

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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

• Locations in CO, HI, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - Min Salary $ 112,300.00 - Max Salary $ 168,500.00
  
  

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.

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

Primary Location: United States | UT | Salt Lake City

Organization: BC-1829 Mining-US

Employee Status: Regular

Job Level: Midlevel manager

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 23/06/2025 06:06:46

Req ID: 1001241

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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