Senior Water Resources Engineer

OverviewGrounded 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’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.Your OpportunityYour Opportunity Stantec has an immediate opportunity for a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join our expanding Water Resources team in Atlantic Canada. This role offers a great mix of challenge and opportunity, with the flexibility to choose your base location from our offices in Dartmouth, NS, Fredericton, NB, or St. John’s, NL. As part of our collaborative team, you will work on projects across the region, taking on key responsibilities as both a project manager and a team leader. You’ll contribute to the development of water resources through practical solutions and offer expert guidance on a range of important projects. As a Senior Water Resources Engineer, you will have the potential to lead projects involving hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, fish passage design, stream restoration, water quality analysis, mine site water management, flood hazard assessments, and much more. Your expertise will contribute to diverse initiatives that protect and enhance our most precious resource—water.Your Key ResponsibilitiesLead and execute field programs for hydrologic and climatic data collection.Work within interdisciplinary teams to drive large-scale industrial, commercial, and municipal water-related projects forwardOversee hydrometric site selection, study design, and model developmentSteer business development by writing proposals, creating project scopes, managing budgets, and collaborating with clients and contractorsProvide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, supporting their training and professional developmentEnsure safe work practices are developed and adhered to, including comprehensive safety planning for each projectYour Capabilities and CredentialsHighly proficient in hydrologic modeling and analysis software such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and PCSWMMSkilled in statistical software like R and HEC-SSP, and GIS mapping tools such as Q-GIS or ArcGISProven communication skills, both verbal and written, including technical and scientific writingWorking knowledge of Atlantic Canadian, Ontario, and federal regulations and permitting requirements for environmental monitoring and construction projects is a bonusEducation and ExperienceA minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering or environmental science, with specialized training in hydrology, hydrogeology, or water resources management Preference for candidates with a Master’s or Doctorate-level degree in a related field, and those licensed with Engineers NS, Geoscientists NS, APEGNB or PEGNL Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination ofEducation and ExperienceA minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering or environmental science, with specialized training in hydrology, hydrogeology, or water resources managementPreference for candidates with a Master’s or Doctorate-level degree in a related field, and those licensed with Engineers NS, Geoscientists NS, APEGNB or PEGNLMinimum 10 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experienceTypical office environmentTypical 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.#StayInquisitive #J-18808-Ljbffr