DESCRIPTION

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.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Our Alberta Water Team (based in Edmonton) has an opportunity for an Intermediate Water Resources Engineer. We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated, detail-oriented team player who is excited about municipal water infrastructure, stormwater management, hydraulic modeling and project design/coordination. The qualified candidate will perform various tasks which may include engineering design (concept, preliminary and detailed designs), calculations, modelling, fieldwork, data analysis, reporting, and other engineering assignments, all in a friendly, fast-paced work environment. If you are interested in helping to deliver a wide variety of water resources projects, this is an exceptional opportunity join a highly regarded and professional team of water resources engineers and hydraulic modelers.

YOUR CAPABILITIES AND CREDENTIALS

• Willingness to strive for excellence in all aspects of their work activities and find it personally rewarding to meet and overcome challenges.
• Sound understanding of water, environmental principles, and engineering concepts, including hydraulics and hydrology.
• A strong knowledge of municipal infrastructure design and construction is required.
• Commitment to client satisfaction and the delivery of high-quality work products.
• Previous experience working with municipalities, utility owners or in engineering consulting.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, responsibilities and projects and adjust to changing demands.
• Highly skilled in common desktop packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, etc.)
• Strong interpersonal, time management and communication skills (verbal and written). Ability to produce robust technical writing pieces (e.g. reports or proposals).
• Flexibility to work beyond regular business hours when needed.
• Experience with Project Coordination and/or Project Management will be considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of various software for planning and design of water infrastructure facilities (AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcView GIS, PCSWMM, Mike suite, WaterCAD) will be considered an asset.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an accredited university, preferably in the water resources, and/or environmental disciplines.
• Registered with APEGA as a P.Eng. (or eligible to register)
• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated related experience.

• This role will be supporting multi-disciplinary municipal water resources and civil projects, related to new construction and infrastructure renewal, with a focus on municipal infrastructure (typically water and drainage related)
• Detailed studies and design tasks associated with water related projects including site civil, conveyance and water resources projects
• 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
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering teams towards a common goal of delivering projects on time and on budget
• Assist Project Managers with various duties including project set-up, invoicing, financial and schedule management, change management and other tasks
• Attending internal, client and contactor meetings and documenting the meetings with minutes
• Contract Administration as required for a wide variety of construction projects
• Hydraulic modeling may be required on some projects (software including PCSWMM, Mike, WaterCAD, etc.).
• Provide technical mentorship to Engineers-in-Training
• Share your engineering knowledge with other members or our team and be eager to learn from your colleagues