Senior Water Resources Engineer - Mining Water Systems Lead

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

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.