Senior Water Resources Engineer

Overview

Lead stormwater and ecosystem restoration design projects, managing teams and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• bmp inspection
• stormwater design
• field assessments
• credit analysis
• design evaluation
• public outreach

Tasks

-Attend and help moderate daytime and evening public outreach meetings. -Oversee the inspection of BMPs, municipal facilities, and outfalls. -Develop fee proposals for a variety of sizes and complexities, working with other task managers as needed to address all technical disciplines. -Lead field assessments for water quality studies, watershed walkovers, stream assessments, and other projects. -Conduct peer and quality reviews on applicable projects. -Mentor/supervise junior staff and promote career development. -Lead credit analysis of a variety of BMPs for TMDL Credit using regulatory guidance. -Ensure strict compliance with contractual requirements. -Oversee stormwater design and lead supporting tasks, including grading, hydrologic and hydraulic studies, and utility layout. -Assist in the development of TMDL Action Plans, stormwater master plans, and resilience planning. -Work under minimal supervision with broad guidelines, to assign, review, and evaluate the performance of new project orders; directing interdisciplinary project teams as needed to ensure project needs are met. -Coordinate with Stantec leadership and client contacts routinely to explore future opportunities, budget planning, and staff resourcing needs. -Lead the design and evaluation of stormwater management facilities, conveyance systems, and flood protection strategies.

Requirements

• autocad
• hydrologic modeling
• pe license
• b.s. civil
• 9+ years
• project management

What You Bring

-Skill in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Project). -Ability to present to both small and large groups on a wide range of projects. -Bachelor of Science (minimum) in Civil, Water Resources, Biological Systems, Environmental Engineering, or other closely related degree required. Masters preferred. -Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner, both in writing and in person, with clients, employees and the general public. -Must have a good driving record and valid driver’s license. -Proven experience successfully executing technical design tasks and driving project delivery efforts of a team, including plan preparation in AutoCAD Civil 3D. -Virginia DEQ Dual Combined Administrator certification preferred. -Strong project management credentials, including but not limited to scoping, establishing schedules, project plan development, and routine tracking/reporting throughout project implementation. -Strong project leadership to help ensure conformance with Stantec’s Project Management Framework (PMF). -Proven capabilities in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software (SWMM, PondPack, HMS, RAS or similar). 2D modeling experience preferred. -Must have a high attention to detail, strength in time management and organizational skills, and good written and oral communication. -Professional Licensure (PE) required. -Experience with Federal / Federally funded projects preferred, including familiarity with Federal design requirements, specification development, and the ability to interact with Clients. -Minimum of 9 years prior experience. -Knowledge of Virginia regulations. -Knowledge of Virginia Erosion Control and Stormwater Management Program. -Ability to travel locally on short notice (in and around Virginia). -Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. -Experience with stormwater pump station design not required, but an added value. -Ability to walk 24 miles per day in rough terrain and in various weather conditions.

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About Stantec

-Began as a one-person environmental engineering practice and has grown through strategic geographic and service expansion. -Publicly listed on the NYSE and TSX, Stantec has completed major acquisitions to bolster expertise and strengthen global infrastructure portfolio. -Headquartered in the iconic Stantec Tower in Edmonton, the company has delivered landmark projects like the Panama Canal Expansion and high-profile community developments. -Leverages interdisciplinary teams of designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers. -Typical projects span urban planning, civil infrastructure, water management, environmental assessment, energy delivery, and architectural design, serving public and private sectors. -Blends technical prowess with visionary design in bold ventures such as designing its own mixed-use tower and leading multi-nation infrastructure projects.

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