Senior Hydrologist/Water Resources Engineer

Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Your OpportunityThe Water Resources Group has an opportunity for a Senior Hydrologist or Water Resources Engineer in British Columbia to join our growing team of water resources specialists, engineers, and scientists with a strong focus on mining water management. The position will ideally be located in either Burnaby, Victoria, or Sidney, British Columbia but there is flexibility for our other offices in British Columbia. Your Key ResponsibilitiesLeading hydrology and water resources components of projects from baseline assessments through permitting, operations, and closure.Developing mine water management plans, water balances, and water management infrastructure designs.Hydrological modelling (e.g., HEC-HMS, Raven) and assessment (e.g., flood frequency analysis and regional analysis), and incorporation of climate change into predictive models.Assisting in environmental flow needs (EFN) assessments, fish habitat loss assessments, habitat offsetting studies, and designs related to habitat compensation plans.Managing tasks and projects according to approved scopes of work, delivering quality reports on schedule and within budget.Providing technical leadership and mentoring to junior and intermediate staff.Interacting with clients, environmental regulators, and community stakeholders.Contributing to proposal development, client presentations, and business growth initiatives.Demonstrating and promoting policies and procedures for HSSE, including client-specific training (if applicable). Your Capabilities and CredentialsRegistration as a professional geoscientist or engineer (P.Geo. or P.Eng.) with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia, or qualifications to obtain this registration at the start of employment.Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills, including technical information exchange with clients, engineers and scientists, government agencies, as well as non-technical communication to the public.Disciplined approach to project execution and technical excellence, and a desire to grow in your career in a challenging environment that fosters self-improvement through leadership, mentoring and a diversity of experience.Leadership in striving to continuously improve technical performance. Your Education and ExperienceMaster’s or Doctorate degree in Geoscience, or Engineering, or related field.Minimum 10 years related experience.Experience with GoldSim, R, and hydrological datasets (e.g., ERA5) would be an asset.Mining experience and experience with incorporation of Climate Change effects into hydrologic assessments. 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 StantecStantec 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 RangeLocations Outside of Lower Mainland - BC - Min Salary $112,300.00 - Max Salary $168,500.00Locations in Lower Mainland - BC - Min Salary $119,000.00 - Max Salary $178,600.00 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. Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, 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 time off. Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account. 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: Canada | BC | Burnaby Organization: 1232 EnvSvcs-CA British Columbia-Burnaby BC Employee Status: Regular Travel: Yes Schedule: Full time Job Posting: 15/09/2025 02:09:44 Req ID: 1002266 #additional Seniority levelMid-Senior level Employment typeFull-time Job functionOtherIndustriesBusiness Consulting and Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Stantec by 2x Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada 4 days ago Technical Consulting Director, HydrologistBurnaby, British Columbia, Canada 10 hours agoBurnaby, British Columbia, Canada 1 day agoBurnaby, British Columbia, Canada 2 months agoBurnaby, British Columbia, Canada 1 month agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr