Western Canada Irrigation Lead

Description

• Overseeing the preparation of engineering reports, drawings, and specifications related to irrigation planning, design, and other related water resources and conveyance projects.
• Assisting in recruiting and developing the irrigation specialization across the water team.
• Mentoring, training and/or supervision of intermediate or junior engineers.
• Lead client management, business development and proposal preparation.
• Adhering to Stantec’s Environmental Health and Safety protocols and processes.
• Attending inhouse and formal training sessions to ensure continuing professional development.
• Coordinating and attending field work or field investigations where required.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams, clients or other consultants.

Requirements

• Experience in other related water conveyance or agriculture/agrifood projects is considered an asset.
• The successful candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of experience working on water resources or conveyance projects, with a strong emphasis on irrigation planning and design.
• Excellent communication, written, and presentation skills.
• Experience with design software and tools such as AutoCAD Civil3D is an asset.
• Collaborative in nature, with the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Understanding of soil water relationships
• Understanding of all phases of project implementation, and strong understanding of engineering design processes.
• Travelling occasionally within Alberta and western Canada.
• Experienced with hydraulic analysis/modeling.
• Selfmotivated and resultsoriented with the ability to motivate and lead others.
• Experience with hydraulic/hydrologic modeling software (MikeUrban, PCSWMM, StormCAD, WaterCAD, XPSWMM, etc.) is an asset.
• Registered as a P.Eng with APEGA in the Province of Alberta and/or with APEGS in the Province of Saskatchewan. Typical office environment working with computers and working at a desk for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements, including inclement weather. 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. Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
• Proven irrigation system planning and design experience.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License.
• A bachelor’s degree in Civil or Agricultural Engineering or equivalent is required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software suite. Experience with Microsoft Project is an asset.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance