Water Technologist

London, ON

Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they’re facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we’re helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world’s most precious resource.

Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U.

Your Opportunity

The role of a Water Engineering Technologist is to work as a team member with CAD technicians, engineers and project managers in project teams of all sizes. You should be able to develop engineering designs that achieve stated design objectives, follow criteria and guidelines, and address project-specific complexities. You will perform a variety of tasks which may include modelling and design, calculations, field work, and design coordination with other disciplines. This entry-level position will suit an enthusiastic individual with ambitions to build a career as a technologist within a dynamic and growing team.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform conveyance engineering, stormwater management and site design which may include engineering models and drawings, hydraulic system calculations, pipe design calculations, quantity calculations and cost estimating.
• Understand and follow established design guidelines and standards.
• Work directly in modelling and design software (primarily Autodesk Civil 3D) to develop design elements including conveyance alignments and profiles, site and stormwater management grading.
• Review, interpret, summarize and evaluate existing information such as sewer inspection CCTV, as-built drawings, reports, and GIS databases.
• Assist in the preparation of engineering project documents, applications for regulatory agencies, client presentations, client contact and communication pertaining to specific project deliverables.
• Coordinate with CAD technicians for preparation of engineering drawings.
• Carry out site visits to collect field data, then compile field notes and photographs.
• File and manage all project related data.
• Attend and assist in client, contractor, stakeholder, and regulatory agency meetings to gain a better understanding of client’s goals, project requirements, site assessments, key challenges, coordination.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure compatibility with the design intent.
• Assist in the review of shop drawings and submittals, responds to request for information, prepares site observation reports, and perform other contract administration tasks including construction inspection services.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong interest in conveyance engineering, stormwater management and/or site design.
• General understanding of concepts of relevant areas of civil engineering design, including gravity and pressure conveyance systems, geotechnical, survey, storm water/drainage design, and site grading.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to work efficiently and effectively within a team.
• Excellent attention to detail, specifically with accuracy in drafting and calculations and completeness of data
• Ability to interpret sketches, drawings and other similar material.
• Enthusiasm to take initiative on tasks and in coordinating with other members of the design team.
• Experience with civil engineering design related software such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Knowledge and skill with ArcGIS, PCSWMM, HECRAS, StormCAD, WaterCAD, (or other modeling software) is considered an asset.
• Member or eligibility for registration with The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technologists and Technicians
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.

Education and Experience

• Technical School Diploma/Certificate Engineering Technology with an emphasis in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience. Co-op/Internship experience preferred.

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.

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 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 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.