Water Resources Engineer

Intermediate Water Resources Engineer With Focus On Mining

Grounded 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 Opportunity: We are seeking an Intermediate Water Resources Engineer with focus on mining to join our Waterloo or Markham office, with consideration for other GTA locations. You will be part of the Water Resources Technical Team within Stantec's Environmental Services Business Line.

Your Key Responsibilities

This role involves working within multidisciplinary teams on baseline and impact assessments, feasibility studies, hydrologic assessments, and water quality investigations. You will manage or assist in management of complex scopes of work alongside hydrologists, hydrotechnical engineers, hydrogeologists, structural engineers, and directly engage with clients. Strong hydrology and hydraulics expertise is essential. You will report directly to a Project Manager or Team Lead.

• Lead and manage watershed characterization studies, flood plain mapping, environmental impact assessments, coastal and river engineering, and channel design projects
• Conduct hydrologic, hydraulic, and water quality modeling
• Lead field investigations including water quality sampling, hydrometric measurements, data management and analysis
• Review of detailed design drawings
• Development of work plans and cost estimates
• Technical report preparation and writing
• Working efficiently in a team environment
• Perform tasks, as requested, efficiently and accurately, using standard methods and techniques

Your Capabilities and Credentials

- Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills

- Ability to deliver high-quality, organized, and consistent results

- Self-motivated and collaborative team player

- Capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities daily

- Recognized for technical expertise and practical problem-solving

- Disciplined approach to project execution and technical excellence

- Sound decision-making and problem-solving abilities

- Commitment to Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) standards

- Familiarity with local practices and markets

- Excellent team-building and communication abilities

- Entry-level project management skills are an asset

- Valid G-class driver's license required

Education and Experience

Graduate degree from an Engineering or Science program, with an emphasis on water resources and hydrology

Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in consulting or regulatory environment, regularly using and analyzing water quality and quantity data

Professional registration with the Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) or Professional Geoscientists Ontario (PGO)

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 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 futureproofing 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 Outside of Lower Mainland - BC & Various locations in Ontario-$82,000.00 - $118,900.00 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:** 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 | ON | Waterloo

**Organization:** BC-1609 EnvSvcs-CA Ontario West

**Employee Status:** Regular

**Business Justification:** New Position

**Travel:** No

**Schedule:** Full time