Regional Sector Leader -Water Supply and Watershed Management, US North
About the role
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.
Stantec is recognized as a global leader in planning and engineering water supply systems to help our clients provide reliable and sustainable water to their communities. The Regional Sector Leader (RSL) for Water Supply & Watershed Management is an integral role within our regional leadership team, directing our work with thoughtful collaboration, an innovative spirit, and a vision for partnering closely with communities to solve their important water supply challenges.
Responsibilities
Water Supply & Watershed Management focuses on helping our clients understand and manage the connections between water source availability, source water quality, watershed health, infrastructure capabilities, natural infrastructure, and future water demands. In this leadership role, you can apply your passion for technical excellence and innovation, lead and develop top talent, pursue strategic and challenging projects, and lend your voice to our collaborative leadership culture that empowers our people to redefine what is possible.
- Providing leadership to our internal water supply & watershed management practitioners.
- Reinforcing our external brand as a leader in water supply & watershed management through active participation in industry organizations, thought leadership, and communication with strategic clients.
- Identifying and supporting the win of strategic pursuits in collaboration with local Business Center Practice Leaders, Account Managers, and business developers.
- Acting as a Liaison between local / regional teams and the North American Sector Leader and practice community to leverage both their and the sector's technical skills locally.
- Regularly engaging with clients.
- Actively participating in relevant industry associations.
- Leveraging and actively developing your understanding of industry drivers, market trends, and legislative requirements in the North region to support and grow our water supply & watershed management portfolio.
- Helping teams deliver complex projects with a focus on quality, risk management, and long‑term value.
- Fostering a water supply & watershed management practice across and beyond the region to share knowledge, best practices, and practical solutions.
- Contributing to our North America Water Supply & Watershed Management Sector to implement our strategy and bring services and specialists from the broader Stantec organization to our clients.
- Helping recruit, retain, and inspire a team of water supply & watershed management practitioners, at multiple levels, with exceptional technical skills.
- Engaging in delivery of water supply & watershed management projects as a subject matter expert, leveraging your expertise, industry best practices, and new or innovative methodologies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in water resources engineering, civil/environmental engineering, hydrology, hydrogeology, or a related field from an accredited institution. Advanced degree preferred.
- 15 or more years of directly relevant experience.
- Professional certification/registration (PE, PH, PG, etc.) in appropriate area of expertise.
- Strong technical skills and knowledge of water resources/water supply, including water source availability, source water quality, watershed health, infrastructure capabilities, natural infrastructure, and future water demands.
- Experienced and visible industry leader in delivering complex projects with a high degree of technical proficiency.
- Experience with and understanding of water policies, programs, regulations, and guidelines.
- Ability to lead and inspire multi-disciplinary teams with a strong commitment to meeting goals and upholding Stantec’s values and policies.
- Demonstrated understanding of the North region market and industry trends with established working relationships with pertinent organizations.
- Strong client relationships and experience with local/regional water management agencies.
Pay
The pay range for this position is:
- Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, NY Areas: $151,200.00 - $234,400.00 Annually
- Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas: $166,300.00 - $257,800.00 Annually
- Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas: $178,400.00 - $276,600.00 Annually
- Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP): $190,500.00 - $295,300.00 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.
Benefits
Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to:
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- A wellness program
- Health saving accounts
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) plan
- Employee stock purchase program
- Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
- Short-term/long-term disability plans
- Emergency travel benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional membership fee coverage
- Paid family leave
Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Schedule
This is a full-time position, located in the US North region with the ability to travel throughout North America.