Stantec

Water Resources Engineer

Stantec  •  Northampton, MA (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

This is a multi-disciplinary Water Resource Engineer position that requires strong knowledge of civil/environmental engineering practices and principals along with understanding and appreciation of biological and ecological science. Candidates must have a BS or MS degree in a relevant engineering discipline. Applicants for this position must have strong writing and communication skills and should be familiar with relevant civil engineering software. Ten to twenty years of experience with experience and interest in hydraulics and river mechanics are required.

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

Your Key Responsibilities

This position provides substantial opportunities for collaboration with scientific disciplines as part of Stantec’s holistic Environment Services program.

  • Desktop and field studies supporting a broad spectrum of water resource engineering projects focused on assessment and design for aquatic habitat restoration including:
    • 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

Your Capabilities and Credentials

  • 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

Education and Experience

  • 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

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.

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. #StayInquisitive

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

Stantec

About Stantec

Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before.

We are a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes, the energy transition, and more.

Today’s communities transcend geographic borders. At Stantec, community means everyone with an interest in the work that we do—from our project teams and industry colleagues to our clients and the people our work impacts. 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 are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Edmonton, CA
Year Founded
Unknown
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