Water Resources Engineer - Land Development

Stantec; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 91,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

Paid holidays

Vacation accrual

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to join our North Central Community Development team in the Minneapolis/Plymouth area. You will lead hydrologic and hydraulic design tasks and perform related analyses to support land development projects.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in Civil/Environmental/WRE, PE or ability to obtain within 6 months, and 5+ years of water resources design experience, with proficiency in TR-55/TR-20/HEC-RAS and AutoCAD Civil 3D. Strong communication is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering from an accredited program.
• PE registration or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• 5+ years' experience in water resources design and analysis for land/civil site projects.

Responsibilities

• Stormwater management, drainage, erosion & sediment control design tasks for projects and studies.
• Provide technical guidance in hydrologic, hydraulic, scour, and water quality design and analysis.
• Independently manage hydrologic/hydraulic design tasks, reports, and studies.
• Assist in plan development and cost estimation.
• Maintain adherence to project schedules and milestones.
• Participate in field work as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Critical thinking

Team player

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil/Environmental/Water Resources Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) registration or ability to obtain within 6 months

Tools

TR-55

TR-20

PC-SWMM

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

HydroCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Strong communities don’t just happen. They’re thoughtfully planned and future-ready. We bring life to urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas through master-planned communities, mixed-use developments, parks, and recreation facilities. The result: vibrant economic centers, resilient neighborhoods, and welcoming places that feel like home.

If you’re passionate about empowering communities, join us to discover a career with endless opportunities to make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a Water Resources Engineer to join our North Central Community Development team.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Stormwater management, drainage, and erosion & sediment control analysis and design tasks for projects and studies, including closed/open drainage systems, environmental site design, ponds, stream restoration, flood studies, and E&SC controls.
• Provide technical guidance to the Land Development teams in areas of hydrologic, hydraulic, scour, and water quality design and analysis.
• Independently manage and perform hydrologic and hydraulic design tasks, reports, and studies.
• Assist in plan development and cost estimation.
• Maintain adherence to project schedules and milestones.
• Participate in field work as needed.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Required

• Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling experience including but not limited to TR-55, TR-20, PC-SWMM, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, or similar. Proficient using CAD programs including AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (i.e., Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), Adobe, and Bluebeam.

Preferred

• Effective communication and critical thinking skills.
• Commitment to client satisfaction, as well as team and personal growth.
• Professional, ethical, positive, proactive, and adaptable approach to challenges.
• Ability to work well under pressure and deadlines, work independently, think clearly, have organized thoughts, and draw logical conclusions.
• Familiarity with CAD software including AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems software.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• 5+ years’ experience in water resources design and analysis for Land/Civil Site Engineering.

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, NY Areas-$90,900.00 - $131,800.00 Annually
• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas-$100,000.00 - $145,000.00 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
• ten paid holidays in each calendar year
• vacation accrual between 10 and 20 days per year
• paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law)
• 401(k) plans (for temporary/casual employees)
• employee stock purchase program (for temporary/casual employees)
• paid leave (for temporary/casual employees)
• benefits 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 | Plymouth

Organization: 1903 CommDev-US North Central-Minneapolis MN

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 20/04/2026 03:0437

Req ID: 1005474

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.