At Stantec, we approach every water and natural resource project we undertake—whether at the local, regional, or watershed level— thoughtfully, and execute it with excellence across all project phases. We partner with our clients to design fit-for-purpose solutions that address their communities’ unique needs throughout the water infrastructure lifecycle. Our experts lead their fields and guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. We’re a place where you can apply your passion and collaborate with top talent on work that’s critical to our clients, our communities, and the industry at large.
Our Alberta Water Resources Team (Calgary/Edmonton) has an opportunity for an Intermediate / Senior Water Resources Engineer who will support our hydrotechnical team on hydrological analysis, hydraulic structures design, dam safety reviews, watercourse flood modeling and mapping, and other related activities. You should be able to evaluate, select, specify, and engineer systems or products for a project in the water resources and hydrotechnical sectors. You will perform a variety of tasks which may include research for up-to-date techniques, calculations, hydraulic and hydrological modeling, field work, project coordination, reporting, and meeting attendance and recording. An Intermediate / Senior Water Resources Engineer will work with and mentor our junior water resources engineers and work with our senior engineers/designers by performing the routine aspects of water resources, detailed analyses, and other civil engineering assignments.
The successful candidate shall be able to demonstrate the following attributes:
The drive to embrace continuous improvement as they develop in their career
Demonstrate a willingness to strive for excellence in all aspects of their work activities
Experience in hydrologic/hydraulic modelling and the interpretation of results
Experience in applying hydrotechnical modeling to hydraulic structure design projects
Experience in dam safety reviews, inundation studies and similar.
Experience in Water Resources Engineering work within western Canada (MB, SK, AB, BC, YK)
Finds it personally rewarding to successfully meet and overcome challenges
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work with a team, but also self-motivated
Flexibility to work beyond regular business hours when needed
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Your Key Responsibilities
Leading and supporting multi-disciplinary water resources and civil projects, related to existing or new construction and infrastructure in urban as well as rural setting
Detailed hydrological and hydraulics modelling tasks associated with water related projects including dams, flood barriers, canals, and drainage systems
Documenting the analysis clearly in MS Excel and MS Word files
Writing reports and design briefs
Taking responsibility for the quality of your written, technical and graphic work, and for completing work on-time and on-budget
Coordinating design drawings and specification development
Attending internal, client and contactor meetings and documenting the meetings with minutes
Contract Administration as required for a wide variety of construction projects Your Capabilities and Credentials
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, with a background in water resources, or environmental engineering (or similar), from an accredited university.
Registration with APEGA as a professional engineer (P.Eng.), or eligible to register
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, responsibilities and projects and adjust to changing demands
Ability to work in a team environment
Commitment to thrive in a proactive organization where client service is second to none.
A strong knowledge of hydrotechnical modelling and design and construction will be considered an asset.
Previous experience working on dams or other hydraulic structures will be considered an asset.
Demonstrated ability to produce high quality technical writing pieces (e.g. reports and/or proposals) will be considered an asset.
Working knowledge of various software for planning and design of water infrastructure facilities.
Experience in water resources engineering projects in western Canada will be considered an asset.
Education and Experience
Undergraduate degree in Water Resources, Civil or Environmental Engineering from a recognized post-secondary institution. A graduate degree in the hydrotechnical discipline will be considered an asset.
Registered with APEGA as a P.Eng. (or eligible to register)
Minimum 7 years of related experience.
Typical office environment working with computers and working at a desk 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.
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