Senior Water Resources Engineer

About the Opportunity

Stantec has an immediate need for a Senior Water Resources Engineer in our Environmental Services group, focused on stormwater and ecosystem restoration design. Stantec is a leader in the water resources industry with a deep bench of local and national expertise. We are eager to grow our team and offer opportunities for career development.

• Work under minimal supervision with broad guidelines, assign, review, and evaluate the performance of new project orders; direct interdisciplinary project teams as needed.
• Strong project leadership to ensure conformance with Stantec’s Project Management Framework (PMF).
• Ensure strict compliance with contractual requirements.
• Coordinate with Stantec leadership and client contacts routinely to explore future opportunities, budget planning, and staff resourcing needs.
• Develop fee proposals for a variety of sizes and complexities.
• Oversee stormwater design and lead supporting tasks, including grading, hydrologic and hydraulic studies, and utility layout.
• Lead the design and evaluation of stormwater management facilities, conveyance systems, and flood protection strategies.
• Lead credit analysis of BMPs for TMDL Credit using regulatory guidance.
• Assist in the development of TMDL Action Plans, stormwater master plans, and resilience planning.
• Oversee the inspection of BMPs, municipal facilities, and outfalls.
• Lead field assessments for water quality studies, watershed walkovers, stream assessments, and related projects.
• Attend and help moderate daytime and evening public outreach meetings.
• Conduct peer and quality reviews on applicable projects.
• Mentor/supervise junior staff and promote career development.
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by management.

• High attention to detail, strong time‑management, and organizational skills; good written and oral communication.
• Strong project management credentials, including scoping, scheduling, and routine reporting.
• Proven experience executing technical design tasks and driving project delivery.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D for plan preparation.
• Knowledge of Virginia Erosion Control and Stormwater Management Program and Virginia regulations.
• Skill in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Project).
• Proven capabilities in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software (SWMM, Pond Pack, HMS, RAS or similar); 2D modeling experience preferred.
• Experience with federally funded projects, including familiarity with federal design requirements and client interaction.
• Experience with stormwater pump station design adds value.
• Ability to travel locally on short notice within Virginia.
• Professional and positive communication with clients, employees, and the public.
• Ability to present to small and large groups on a wide range of projects.
• Capacity to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physical ability to walk 2‑4 miles per day in rough terrain and varying weather.
• Good driving record and valid driver’s license.

• Bachelor of Science (minimum) in Civil, Water Resources, Biological Systems, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related discipline;
  Master’s preferred.
• Minimum of 9 years of prior experience.
• Professional Licensure (PE) required.
• Virginia DEQ Dual Combined Administrator certification preferred.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Stantec complies with all applicable laws and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. If reasonable adjustments are required during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.