Water Resources Engineer

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. 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 innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Responsibilities

This position provides substantial opportunities for collaboration with scientific disciplines as part of Stantec’s holistic Environment Services program. Duties include desktop and field studies supporting a broad spectrum of water resource engineering projects focused on assessment and design for aquatic habitat restoration:

• Dam removal
• Culvert replacement
• Bridge hydraulics and scour
• Flood risk assessment
• Coastal resilience
• Stream restoration and enhancement

• Writing and preparation of documentation and engineering design materials
• Hydrologic/hydraulic modeling

Requirements

• BS or MS degree in civil or environmental engineering discipline
• 10+ years of experience
• Professional Engineer license required, along with ability to obtain additional licenses in Massachusetts and other New England States within three months of hiring date
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Drafting skills, including experience with AutoCAD software / Civil 3D
• Good understanding of mathematics and engineering mechanics
• Ability to creatively apply technical knowledge
• Ability to perform fieldwork
• Attention to detail, positive attitude, desire to support team success
• Working knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS
• Experience with surface water hydrology and hydraulics
• Experience working and recreating in and along waterways
• Experience and interest in hydraulics and river mechanics

Pay

Pay ranges vary by location:

• Various locations in ME, VA: $81,800.00 - $118,600.00 annually
• Locations in MN, OH, VT, and various CA, ME, NY, VA areas: $90,900.00 - $131,800.00 annually
• Locations in WA, DC, and various CA, MA, VA areas: $107,300.00 - $155,500.00 annually

At Stantec, certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 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
• Ten paid holidays per calendar year
• Vacation accrual between 10 and 20 days per year
• Paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law)

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Schedule

Full time

Location

Flexible location (dependent on candidate experience): Any New England office location. Northampton, MA is preferred.