Senior / Principal Hydrologist (Flood Risk Consultant)

Overview

Deliver flood risk and drainage solutions, conduct assessments, modelling, and mentor staff

Key Responsibilities

• hydraulic modelling
• drainage strategies
• flood assessment
• study delivery
• regulatory liaison
• eia preparation

Tasks

-Hydraulic modelling using software such as Flood Modeller, TUFLOW or InfoWorks ICM -Development of surface water drainage strategies incorporating SuDS, aligned with CIRIA guidance and LLFA requirements -Supporting planning applications with appropriate flood and drainage documentation -Preparation of Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs) in accordance with national planning policy -Delivery of flood risk and drainage studies for LLFAs, including Flood Studies, Surface Water Management Plans (SWMPs), Local Flood Risk Management Plans and Flood Protection Schemes (FPSs) -Liaison with regulatory bodies including LLFAs, Environment Agency, SEPA and water companies -Preparation of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), including screening, scoping and supporting flood risk and drainage chapters

Requirements

• microdrainage
• gis
• arcgis
• qgis
• feh
• report writing

What You Bring

-Surface water drainage design using tools such as MicroDrainage (InfoDrainage) -Contribution to river restoration and natural flood management schemes -Proficient use of GIS for spatial analysis and mapping, with experience in software such as ArcGIS Pro and QGIS -Application of hydrological methods including FEH, ReFH2 and WINFAP for flow estimation -A sound understanding of relevant planning and technical guidance, including the NPPF, SuDS Manual, and nonstatutory technical standards -Excellent report writing and communication skills for technical and nontechnical audiences

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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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