Many of the world’s top engineers and scientists come together in our Water business because they view a community’s interaction with water a bit differently—as a single holistic system, rather than unconnected networks divided by jurisdictional boundaries. Working throughout the hydrologic cycle, we are delivering sustainable solutions to make sure water is where it should be and available when needed. Our experts guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. Every day, we help communities improve, reuse, and protect this precious resource for future generations. By 2025 we’re hiring 2,000 people (like you) to join our team. Grow with us, H2O+U. 

Your Opportunity

We are looking for an energic and passionate Urban Water Resources Engineer-in-Training (EIT) who wants to be part of a purpose-driven organization that’s focused on helping our clients, colleagues and communities thrive. Our people are Stantec’s most valuable resource, and in joining our team you will be able to leverage your career experiences and expertise within a culture that values inclusion, celebrates shared success, and applauds ambition.

Your role as an Urban Water Resources Engineer-in-Training is to work on sewer / water planning projects across the country under the guidance from the Subject Matter Experts (SME) in the industry. You will learn and further develop both technical and non-technical skillsets to become a solid engineering consultant. You will be part of our national urban water resources modeling team to deliver high quality products in a fast-paced environment. You will perform a variety of tasks which will include model development and calibration, identify and develop flood mitigation solutions, determine sewer or water infrastructure improvement needs for future growth, and support water or sewer design. 

Stantec’s Urban Water Resources is a large and diverse sector of client types, geography settings and service offerings. Our teams, deal with converging impacts of climate change, aging infrastructure, regulations and expanded development. Balancing regulations, mitigation, development needs, and community demands is no simple task. With planning/modeling expertise in urban flooding, sewer systems, water distribution, green infrastructure, and aging infrastructure, our team is committed to supporting projects with implementation plans, monitoring, and optimalisation analyses. We effectively manage water with aesthetic and environmentally friendly designs that create opportunities for recreation and education, increase market value, and enhance the user experience.

Does working with clients on great projects, with a talented team of passionate professional’s and known industry leaders in modeling appeal to you? Apply now and you can join some of the best technical people in the world and work on projects you can be proud of! 

Your Key Responsibilities

Use knowledge of general concepts of relevant civil engineering elements including system hydraulics, surveying and topographic mapping, geotechnical considerations, grading, utility investigations and analyses. Assist team in preparing analyses and results for client presentations and technical reports. Assist team in preparing design drawings, specifications, quantity estimates, cost opinions, and gather information to support design decisions.  Conduct basic calculations and performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned and under the supervision of a project engineer. Complete design tasks using AutoCAD Civil 3D including grading and site layout for various projects. Perform GIS analyses to support engineering and technical decisions and presentations Prepare design reports and technical memorandums to summarize engineering tasks Work with multi-disciplinary design teams in the coordination of the project under the direction of a senior engineer.  Assist the team in providing support services during construction that can include submittal reviews, responses to requests for information and contract document clarifications.  May perform field work related to collection systems.  Assist in supporting the civil team in providing support services during capital improvement planning that can include data reviews, research, hydraulic analyses, and requests for information from different agencies. Perform other duties as assigned by senior engineering staff.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Excellent written and verbal communication skills Organization and critical thinking skills Ability to work and excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Some understanding of hydrology and hydraulics, urban sewer system, storm water/drainage, or water distribution system, and urban flooding Strong interests in sewer or water distribution planning / modeling Experience in Microsoft Office and ArcGIS. Willingness to learn new software Ability to analyze large amounts of data Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software programs, such as PCSWMM, InfoWorks, or InfoWater Ability to focus on all areas of a project or task and must be organized to maintain efficiency while producing accurate work Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought Understanding of civil engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others Ability to interpret sketches, engineering drawings, and other similar material

Education and Experience

Education: Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering Experience: Minimum of 1-3 years of related experience Licensure: Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required or ability to obtain within 6-months of hire 

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. At Stantec, we live our corporate values every day.

Stantec was ranked the 5th most sustainable company in the world and the 1st in North America by Corporate Knights for our 2020 performance. In February 2021, Stantec announced a pledge to be carbon neutral for 2022 and achieve operational net-zero by 2030. Stantec is the only engineering design firm that has been rated a Climate Leader with an A- score by CDP for the last three years. Stantec has been named by Forbes as one of the World’s Best Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women. Additionally, the American Indian Science and Engineering Society selected Stantec as one of the Top 50 workplaces for Indigenous STEM professionals.

Join us and redefine your personal best.

Additional Information Salary Range(s): Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s): Location Description: Min/Max Pay Range(s) for postings located in NYC/NY Min Pay Range: $91,000 Max Pay Range: $131,900 Note: The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.