Water Resources Engineer

Stantec
London, Canada

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience with stormwater management and municipal projects. The role emphasizes collaboration and leadership within a team of 20 surface water professionals.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5+ years of experience in surface water engineering and a track record of mentoring junior staff
    — “Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Water Resources, Environmental Engineering, or similar discipline with 5+ years related experience.”
  • Candidates who have worked on public and private sector projects involving stormwater and floodplain management
    — “Undertaking the detailed studies, modeling and design tasks associated with surface water works in support of a wide variety of projects in both the private and public sectors.”
  • Candidates with a history of leading or contributing to project proposals and budgets
    — “Lead and/or contribute to project proposals and budgets”

Things to consider

  • The role may require travel to other regional offices, which could impact work-life balance
    — “The position will be based out of the Waterloo, London, or Hamilton office, but may require travel to other regional Stantec offices.”
  • Candidates must be licensed Professional Engineers, a non-negotiable requirement for the role
    — “Licensed Professional Engineer”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience with Subwatershed Plans and Master Drainage Studies in your resume and interview responses
    — “Subwatershed Plans/Master Drainage Studies”
  • Demonstrate your ability to coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams on complex projects
    — “Coordination with engineers, technical staff and/or team members in various disciplines”
  • Showcase your QA/QC experience and your commitment to delivering high-quality technical and graphic work
    — “Taking responsibility for the quality of written, technical and graphic work in a senior review (QA/QC) role”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • undertake detailed studies and modeling for surface water works
  • coordinate technical work with team members
  • serve as a technical expert during liaison with clients
Typical background
Bachelor’s degree in Water Resources, Environmental Engineering, or similar discipline5+ years related experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Surface Water WorksStormwater ManagementFloodplain DelineationHighway Drainage DesignErosion Control StudiesTechnical Writing

Preferred

Project ManagementTeam Leadership

Stack & domain

Water ResourcesEnvironmental EngineeringSurface Water WorksStormwater ManagementSubwatershed PlansMaster Drainage StudiesFloodplain DelineationHighway Drainage DesignErosion Control StudiesLeadershipCommunicationTeamworkLicensed Professional Engineer

About the role

Original posting from Stantec

Strong communities don’t just happen—they’re built. They’re creatively imagined, collaboratively planned, and readied to face tomorrow with optimism. We’re driving the future of Community Development. Our experts lead their fields, collaborating on projects that are as technically challenging as they are impactful, creative, and fulfilling. We’re a place where you can apply your passion—and find endless opportunities to help make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable. 

Your Opportunity

An opportunity exists within Stantec’s Community Development Team for an experienced Water Resources Engineer. The position will be based out of the Waterloo, London, or Hamilton office, but may require travel to other regional Stantec offices.

Your Key Responsibilities

Undertaking the detailed studies, modeling and design tasks associated with surface water works in support of a wide variety of projects in both the private and public sectors. Assignments will include stormwater management for a variety of development projects, Subwatershed Plans/Master Drainage Studies, floodplain delineation/management analyses, highway drainage design, erosion control studies, etc.

Delegation and coordination of technical work to appropriate staff members to manage workload within the local group of 20 surface water professionals

Mentorship of junior staff across a range of technical and professional development levels

Coordination with engineers, technical staff and/or team members in various disciplines to ensure that the projects’ needs are met in a timely and effective manner

Serving as a technical expert during liaison with clients, municipal/agency staff, and other stakeholders

Researching issues related to surface water resources that impact individual projects

Writing/reviewing reports and design briefs to document analyses

Taking responsibility for the quality of written, technical and graphic work in a senior review (QA/QC) role

Managing surface water related projects and/or tasks, ensuring completion of work on-time and on-budget

Lead and/or contribute to project proposals and budgets

This position includes exposure to a variety of projects and sectors, so experience with different sectors and clients would be considered an asset. Career growth opportunities stemming from the position include the potential for a leadership role locally and/or corporately.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both written and verbal

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks

Able to work in a team environment

Commitment to thrive in a proactive organization where client service is second to none

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Water Resources, Environmental Engineering, or similar discipline with 5+ years related experience.

Licensed Professional Engineer 

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. 

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.

Source: Stantec careers

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