Top Benefits
About the role
Water Resources Engineer
Waterloo, ON
Strong communities don’t just happen—they’re built. They’re creatively imagined, collaboratively planned, and readied to face tomorrow with optimism. We’re driving the future of Community Development. Our experts lead their fields, collaborating on projects that are as technically challenging as they are impactful, creative, and fulfilling. We’re a place where you can apply your passion—and find endless opportunities to help make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.
Your Opportunity
An opportunity exists within Stantec’s Community Development Team for an experienced Water Resources Engineer. 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 the detailed studies, 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 will include stormwater management for a variety of development projects, Subwatershed Plans/Master Drainage Studies, floodplain delineation/management analyses, highway drainage design, erosion control studies, etc.
- Delegation and coordination of technical work to appropriate staff members to manage workload within the local group of 20 surface water professionals
- Mentorship of junior staff across a range of technical and professional development levels
- Coordination 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
- Serving as a technical expert during liaison with clients, municipal/agency staff, and other stakeholders
- Researching issues related to surface water resources that impact individual projects
- Writing/reviewing reports and design briefs to document analyses
- Taking responsibility for the quality of written, technical and graphic work in a senior review (QA/QC) role
- Managing surface water related projects and/or tasks, ensuring completion of work on‑time and on‑budget
- Lead and/or contribute to project proposals and budgets
- This position includes exposure to a variety of projects and sectors, so experience with different sectors and clients would be considered an asset. Career growth opportunities stemming from the position include the potential for a leadership role locally and/or corporately.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
- Able to work in a team environment
- Commitment to thrive in a proactive organization where client service is second to none
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Water Resources, Environmental Engineering, or similar discipline with 5+ years related experience.
- Licensed Professional Engineer
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.
Benefits Summary: Regular full‑time and part‑time of 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-1614 CommDev-CA Ontario West
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 17/06/2025 02:06:32
Req ID: REQ250001WL
About Stantec
Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before.
We are a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes, the energy transition, and more.
Today’s communities transcend geographic borders. At Stantec, community means everyone with an interest in the work that we do—from our project teams and industry colleagues to our clients and the people our work impacts. 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 are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN.
Top Benefits
About the role
Water Resources Engineer
Waterloo, ON
Strong communities don’t just happen—they’re built. They’re creatively imagined, collaboratively planned, and readied to face tomorrow with optimism. We’re driving the future of Community Development. Our experts lead their fields, collaborating on projects that are as technically challenging as they are impactful, creative, and fulfilling. We’re a place where you can apply your passion—and find endless opportunities to help make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.
Your Opportunity
An opportunity exists within Stantec’s Community Development Team for an experienced Water Resources Engineer. 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 the detailed studies, 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 will include stormwater management for a variety of development projects, Subwatershed Plans/Master Drainage Studies, floodplain delineation/management analyses, highway drainage design, erosion control studies, etc.
- Delegation and coordination of technical work to appropriate staff members to manage workload within the local group of 20 surface water professionals
- Mentorship of junior staff across a range of technical and professional development levels
- Coordination 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
- Serving as a technical expert during liaison with clients, municipal/agency staff, and other stakeholders
- Researching issues related to surface water resources that impact individual projects
- Writing/reviewing reports and design briefs to document analyses
- Taking responsibility for the quality of written, technical and graphic work in a senior review (QA/QC) role
- Managing surface water related projects and/or tasks, ensuring completion of work on‑time and on‑budget
- Lead and/or contribute to project proposals and budgets
- This position includes exposure to a variety of projects and sectors, so experience with different sectors and clients would be considered an asset. Career growth opportunities stemming from the position include the potential for a leadership role locally and/or corporately.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
- Able to work in a team environment
- Commitment to thrive in a proactive organization where client service is second to none
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Water Resources, Environmental Engineering, or similar discipline with 5+ years related experience.
- Licensed Professional Engineer
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.
Benefits Summary: Regular full‑time and part‑time of 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-1614 CommDev-CA Ontario West
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 17/06/2025 02:06:32
Req ID: REQ250001WL
About Stantec
Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before.
We are a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes, the energy transition, and more.
Today’s communities transcend geographic borders. At Stantec, community means everyone with an interest in the work that we do—from our project teams and industry colleagues to our clients and the people our work impacts. 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 are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN.