Senior Water Resources Engineer

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Your Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join our Markham office, with consideration for other Ontario locations. You will be part of the Water Resources Technical Team within Stantec’s Environmental Services Business Line, contributing to a wide range of water resources projects.

Your

Key Responsibilities
This role involves working within multidisciplinary teams on baseline and impact assessments, feasibility studies, hydrologic assessments, and water quality investigations. You will manage complex scopes of work alongside hydrologists, hydrotechnical engineers, hydro-geologists, structural engineers, and directly engage with clients. Strong hydrology and hydraulics expertise is essential.

The

Key Responsibilities For This Position Include

Lead and manage water resources projects involving hydrologic, hydraulic, and water quality components

Oversee project budgets, staff allocation, and invoice preparation and review

Prepare proposals, develop work plans, schedules, and budgets, and manage projects and tasks

Author clear and comprehensive technical reports documenting modeling results, field investigations and analytical findings

Design and supervise hydrological and water quality field investigations

Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams to contribute to project success

Apply industry standards, guidelines, and regulatory frameworks consistently

Perform primarily office-based work involving extended computer use and data analysis

Travel to field sites as required, including occasional overnight stays

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve team goals

Proven mentorship capabilities for junior and intermediate staff

Capacity to manage multiple projects and tasks consistently

Strong business development, client engagement, and financial management skills

Effective time management, organization, and prioritization

Disciplined approach to project execution and technical excellence

Strong problem-solving and timely decision-making abilities

Proficient in technical and non-technical communication with clients, regulators, academia, and the public

Commitment to Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) standards

Solid understanding of Ontario and federal water resources legislation, regulations, and guidance

Experience with numerical hydrodynamic, hydrologic, and hydraulic modeling tools is considered an asset

Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality, organized, and consistent work.

Strong initiative and independent decision-making skills

Excellent team-building and interpersonal communication abilities

Technical proficiency and practical problem-solving expertise

Familiarity with local markets and practices is an asset

Valid G-class driver’s license required

Education and Experience
Graduate degree in Engineering or Environmental Sciences with a focus on water resources and hydrology

Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in consulting or regulatory environments

Professional registration with the Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) or Professional Geoscientists Ontario (PGO)

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements…