Water Resources Engineer

Stantec; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 107,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec seeks a Water Resources Engineer/Project Manager in Minnesota to support client management, lead project management, and provide technical support across water resources projects. The role includes independent work on small projects or team work on larger efforts, with a focus on planning, design, and permitting.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in water resources, strong project management skills, and the ability to collaborate with clients and regulators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental or civil engineering or related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer or can be obtained within 6 months of employment.
• Expected to become licensed in MN and ND, at minimum.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience.
• Prior consulting experience highly preferred.
• Preferably 2 years of project management experience coordinating and managing tasks and interacting with clients and regulatory agency contacts.

Responsibilities

• Develop proposals; manage project budgets and schedules.
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and internal staff.
• Perform and oversee project technical work.
• Participate in and support water-related projects from planning to design and implementation.
• Lead or review design elements (grading, drainage, water, hydrology, erosion control).
• Prepare technical reports, designs, construction drawings, and permit applications.
• Lead or participate in permitting processes and client meetings.

Skills

Project management

Water resources

Hydrology modeling

Hydraulic modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental or civil engineering or related field

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

HydroCAD

SWMM

RAS

GIS

CAD

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 is vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that is naturally committed to the environment.

Your Opportunity

The role of the Water Resources Engineer / Project Manager is to support client management, project management, and provide technical support within our water resources group. In this role, the candidate will work independently on smaller projects or as a team member on larger projects. Previous consulting or water resource engineering related experience is highly preferable. Our projects range from planning and permitting to design, engineering and construction. The ideal candidate will be self‑motivated, embrace teamwork, and have the desire to grow and develop professionally. As part of our team, you will have an opportunity to contribute to our strategic direction, help us pursue our growth goals, and provide our clients with responsive, high quality customer service. Project management experience is required.

Your Key Responsibilities

Project management responsibilities will include developing proposals; managing project budgets and schedules; coordinating with clients, stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and internal project staff; and performing and overseeing project technical work.

• Participate in, and support, a wide variety of water related projects, including planning and conceptual design, and detailed design and implementation.
• Perform or review all aspects of design (grading, drainage, water, hydrology, erosion control, etc.) with an emphasis on technical and project delivery excellence.
• Lead water resource planning studies for conveyance, flood analysis, water quality and ecological benefits.
• Complete tasks and delegate specific project tasks to other team members as appropriate. Provide management, guidance, training, and oversight of project staff.
• Prepare technical reports, concept designs, construction specifications, construction drawings, bidding documents, and permit applications for approval.
• Lead or participate in the permitting process of projects, which may require meetings with clients, contractors, reviewing agency personnel, and governing entities.

Coordinate and manage multiple projects and interface with clients, government agencies, and other Stantec offices / business units.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Has well‑developed understanding of general concepts of relevant areas of hydraulic and hydrologic analyses and conveyance engineering design, including open channel, bank stabilization and stream restoration, geotechnical, and civil design.
• Possess excellent time management skills with a thorough understanding of task assignment, schedule, and budgeting.
• Efficient use of time and resources with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient in hydrology modeling and 1D & 2D hydraulic modeling software, such as HydroCAD, SWMM, RAS; knowledge of design software (GIS, CAD) – working experience a plus.
• Ability to travel as needed for team meetings, client consultations, on‑site inspections, etc.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in environmental or civil engineering or related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer or can be obtained within 6 months of employment. Expected to become licensed in MN and ND, at minimum.
• Minimum of (six) 6 years of experience.
• Prior consulting experience, highly preferred.
• Preferably two (2) years of project management experience coordinating and managing tasks and projects and interacting with clients and environmental regulatory agency contacts.

Typical office environment working with computers. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

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.

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 is possible.

Pay Range

• Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, ME, NY, VA Areas-$107,100.00 - $160,700.00 Annually

Primary Location: United States | MN | Minneapolis

Other Locations: United States | MN | Saint Cloud

Organization: BC-2277 EnvSvcs-US Great Lakes West

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

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.