Water Resources Engineer-In-Training (EIT)

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

Health saving accounts

Flexible spending accounts

401(k)

Employee stock purchase program

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Emergency travel benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Professional membership fee coverage

Paid family leave

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Water Resources EIT to contribute to smaller projects under supervision of senior engineers. You will assist in hydraulics, surveying, geotechnical planning, and stormwater design while coordinating tasks and preparing drawings and reports.

You should have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, and an EIT designation or be eligible to take the exam soon. 0–2 years of experience and a willingness to perform fieldwork are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering and EIT eligibility.
• 0–2 years of experience; co-op/internship preferred.
• Experience with surface water resources, hydrogeology, or related assets is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Use knowledge of civil engineering elements including hydraulics, surveying, and geotechnical considerations.
• Assist in hydrologic/hydraulic modeling and geospatial data handling.
• Prepare civil designs, drawings, specifications, and reports under supervision.
• Conduct basic calculations and field work as needed.
• Support construction activities including submittals and RFIs.
• Collaborate with the civil team and project members.

Skills

Hydraulics

Surveying

Geotechnical

Stormwater design

Road design

Grading

Geospatial data

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD Civil3D

GIS

HECRAS

MicroStation

OpenRoads

PCSWMM

XPSWMM

HydroCAD

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

EIT eligibility or ability to take the exam

Job description

Your Opportunity

The role of a Water Resources EIT is to work on smaller projects, and as a team member of larger projects under the close guidance and supervision of a senior engineer/designer. You should be able to evaluate, select, specify, and engineer systems or products for a project. You will perform a variety of tasks which may include calculations, field work, coordination of simple tasks, and meeting attendance and recording. The smaller projects that an entry level civil engineer may be assigned to will have relatively few complex features. In general, a Water Resources EIT will assist more senior engineers/designers by performing the routine aspects of civil engineering assignments.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Use knowledge of general concepts of relevant civil engineering elements including system hydraulics, surveying and topographic mapping, geotechnical considerations, grading, utility investigations and analyses.
• Assist in creation of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and accompanying geospatial data.
• Assist team in preparing civil designs, drawings, specifications, presentations and reports.
• Conduct basic calculations and performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned and under the supervision of a project engineer.
• May perform field work related to pilot and/or construction related activities.
• Assists in supporting the civil team in providing support services during construction that can include submittal reviews, responses to requests for information and contract document clarifications.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Basic understanding of general concepts of relevant areas of civil engineering design including gravity and pressure systems, geotechnical, survey, storm water/drainage design, road design, erosion and sediment control, and grading.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Understanding of civil engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Ability to interpret sketches, engineering drawings, and other similar material.
• Basic experience in Microsoft Office, as well as relevant discipline software programs, which may include AutoCAD Civil3D, GIS, HECRAS, MicroStation/OpenRoads, PCSWMM, XPSWMM, HydroCAD, (or other modeling software).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• EIT designation or the ability to take the EIT exam in the near future.
• Minimum of 0-2 years of experience. Previous Co-op/Internship experience preferred.
• Education or experience with surface water resources, natural resources, soil science, or hydrogeology would be considered as assets.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. 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.

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

• Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, ME, NY, VA Areas-$69,800.00 - $97,700.00 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

• 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
• paid family leave

Temporary/casual employee benefits

• 401(k) plans
• employee stock purchase program
• paid leave

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 | MN | Minneapolis
Other Locations: United States | MN | Saint Paul
Organization: BC-1938 CommDev-US North Central
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.