Water Resources Engineering Graduate

An opportunity exists within Stantec’s Land Services Team for a Water Resources Engineer, Certified Engineering Technologist or Engineering Graduate. 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 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 could include stormwater management and Low Impact Development designs, subwatershed plans, floodplain delineation/management analyses, drainage assessments for transportation projects, renewable energy projects, erosion control studies, etc.;
• Perform calculations to analyze and design water resources system components using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software (e.g., SWMHYMO, PCSWMM, MIDUSS, GAWSER, HEC-RAS, FlowMaster, CulvertMaster, Visual OTTHYMO etc.).;
• Coordinate 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;
• Preparation/review of technical reports and design briefs to document analyses including taking responsibility for the quality of written, technical and graphic work. Review designs and reporting for compliance with municipal, provincial and federal regulations;
• Help guide projects through to completion, from due diligence/feasibility work, preliminary/ conceptual design, through to detailed design, scheduling, tendering, construction, and certification;
• With the support of senior staff, liaise with clients, agencies and others to determine project requirements and obtain approvals;
• Perform field work as directed by a senior engineer/ designer. Field assignments may include the monitoring of surface water systems and features, water quality sampling, drainage system or bathymetric surveys, etc.; and
• Managing surface water related projects and/or tasks, ensuring completion of work on time and on budget. 

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Understanding of general concepts of relevant areas of water resources, environmental and/or civil engineering design.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to interpret sketches, drawings, standards, and other similar material.
• Hands on experience with stormwater management modelling, such as Visual OTTHYMO, HEC-RAS, and PCSWMM, SWMHYMO, GAWSER, or other models considered an asset. Requires proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability to carry out field work within the Waterloo Region on limited notice.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Water Resources, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a similar discipline, or a diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or a related field, with 2-4 years of related experience. Professional Engineer license in Ontario, Certified Engineering Technologist designation, or eligibility to obtain licensure/designation.

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.
 

Pay Range 2: Locations Outside of Lower Mainland - BC & Various locations in Ontario-$75,800.00 - $109,900.00 Annually