Senior Water Resources Engineer – Hydraulics & River Systems

Stantec; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 82,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec, a global leader in sustainable engineering and environmental consulting, seeks a Water Resource Engineer with 10+ years in civil/environmental engineering, focusing on hydraulics and river mechanics. A BS or MS in engineering and a PE license are required, with the ability to obtain additional licenses in MA and other New England states within three months.

Flexible New England location; Northampton, MA preferred.

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in civil or environmental engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in water resource engineering.
• Professional Engineer license; ability to obtain additional licenses in MA and other New England states within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead/assist in water resource projects including dam removal, culvert replacement, and bridge hydraulics.
• Perform hydrologic/hydraulic modeling.
• Prepare engineering design documents and supporting materials.
• Collaborate across scientific disciplines within Stantec’s Environment Services team.
• Contribute to flood risk assessments and coastal resilience studies.
• Support field investigations and data collection.
• Apply technical knowledge to solve complex hydraulic challenges.

Skills

Strong writing

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ArcGIS

Hydrology

River mechanics

Fieldwork

Attention to detail

Education

BS or MS in civil or environmental engineering

Professional Engineer license

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

Job description

Stantec, a global leader in sustainable engineering and environmental consulting, seeks a Water Resource Engineer with 10+ years in civil/environmental engineering, focusing on hydraulics and river mechanics. A BS or MS in engineering and a PE license are required, with the ability to obtain additional licenses in MA and other New England states within three months.

Flexible New England location; Northampton, MA preferred.