Water Resources Engineer

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Maine; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Wellness program

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

Life and AD&D insurance

Short/long-term disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Water Resource Engineer to join our multidisciplinary Environment Services team in the New England area, including Northampton, MA. The candidate should hold a BS or MS in civil or environmental engineering, with 10+ years of experience, strong writing and communication skills, and familiarity with Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and ESRI ArcGIS.

Licensure and ability to obtain additional NE licenses within three months are needed.

Job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

This is a multi-disciplinary Water Resource Engineer position that requires strong knowledge of civil/environmental engineering practices and principals along with understanding and appreciation of biological and ecological science. Candidates must have a BS or MS degree in a relevant engineering discipline. Applicants for this position must have strong writing and communication skills and should be familiar with relevant civil engineering software. Ten to twenty years of experience with experience and interest in hydraulics and river mechanics are required.

Flexible Location (Dependent on candidate experience): Any New England office location. Northampton, MA is preferred

Your Key Responsibilities

This position provides substantial opportunities for collaboration with scientific disciplines as part of Stantec’s holistic Environment Services program.

• Desktop and field studies supporting a broad spectrum of water resource engineering projects focused on assessment and design for aquatic habitat restoration including: - Dam removal

• Culvert replacement

• Bridge hydraulics and scour

• Flood risk assessment

• Coastal resilience

• Stream restoration and enhancement.

• Writing and preparation of documentation and engineering design materials

• Hydrologic/hydraulic modeling

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong written and verbal communications skills

• Drafting skills, including experience with AutoCAD software / Civil 3D

• Good understanding of mathematics and engineering mechanics

• Ability to creatively apply technical knowledge

• Ability to perform fieldwork

• Attention to detail, positive attitude, desire to support team success.

• Working knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS

• Experience with surface water hydrology and hydraulics

• Experience working and recreating in and along waterways

• Experience and interest in hydraulics and river mechanics

Education and Experience

• BS or MS degree in civil or environmental engineering discipline

• 10+ years of experience

• Professional Engineer license required along with ability to obtain additional licenses in Massachusetts and other New England States within three months of hiring date

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.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Range:

• Various Locations in ME, VA-$81,800.00 - $118,600.00 Annually
• Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, ME, NY, VA Areas-$90,900.00 - $131,800.00 Annually
• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA, VA Areas-$107,300.00 - $155,500.00 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

Primary Location: United States | MA | Northampton
Other Locations: United States | ME
Organization: 1956 EnvSvcs-US East Northeast-Northampton MA
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.