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Water Resources Engineer-January 2024
Minneapolis
Jan 26, 2026
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About Water Resources Engineer

  Water Resources Engineer - ( 2400000J )

  Description

  At Stantec, we approach every water and natural resource project we undertake—whether at the local, regional, or watershed level— thoughtfully, and execute it with excellence across all project phases. We partner with our clients to design fit-for-purpose solutions that address their communities’ unique needs throughout the water infrastructure lifecycle. Our experts lead their fields and guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. We’re a place where you can apply your passion and collaborate with top talent on work that’s critical to our clients, our communities, and the industry at large.

  Your Opportunity

  The role of an intermediate civil or water resources engineer is to work independently on smaller projects and as a team member of larger projects under the guidance of a senior engineer/designer. You should be able to plan, evaluate, design, select, specify, and engineer systems or products for a project. An intermediate civil engineer will perform a variety of tasks which, may include calculations and field work. The projects that a civil or water resources engineer may be assigned to may be broad, varied and diverse in scope. You will analyze proposed projects to ensure technical reliability, resource efficiency and cost-effectiveness. You will be required to demonstrate excellent communication skills and problem solving abilities along with a commitment to thrive in a proactive organization where client service is paramount.

  Your Key Responsibilities

  Performs more complex engineering design tasks on assigned projects under supervision of Project Technical Lead or Project Manager, including engineering drawings, engineering reports and required applications to regulatory agencies.

  Support project management activities associated with the planning and execution of engineering projects.

  Participate in local efforts to identify, pursue, and win new projects and work.

  Participate in a wide variety of water related projects, from planning and conceptual design through detailed design and implementation.

  Develop hydraulic and hydrologic models based solutions to resolve engineering challenges.

  Conducts alternative analyses to support business case evaluations for making project decisions.

  Recognizes when technical problems are developing and initiates appropriate corrective actions.

  Serves as Engineer-of-Record.

  Performs hydraulic system calculations, transient analyses, pipe design calculations, engineering reports, and design criteria.

  Implements understanding of conveyance system construction elements as it relates to design, to select construction methods and defining work area limits.

  Manages and leads other team members while working on projects; completes tasks and delegates specific project tasks to other team members as appropriate.

  Interact with local and remote clients, Stantec staff, permitting agencies, and other consulting firms in the execution of engineering projects

  Manage and deliver project work ensuring delivery and adherence to quality assurance standards, schedule and budget.

  Work collaboratively with other project team members across the Stantec community.

  Attend meetings to communicate results, resolve issues, and strategize solutions.

  Prepares contract documents for construction (i.e. engineering drawings and specifications).

  Understands and implements industry standards and manuals (i.e. ASTM, AWWA, ACPA, etc.) as well as client and regulatory agency standards and requirements.

  Involved in the permitting process of projects, which may require meetings with clients, contractors, reviewing agency personnel and governing entities.

  Prepares portions of engineering project proposals, change orders, client contact and communication pertaining to specific projects.

  Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

  Qualifications

  Your Capabilities and Credentials

  Has well-developed understanding of general concepts of relevant areas of hydraulic and hydrologic analyses, conveyance engineering design including open channel, gravity and pressure pipe systems, geotechnical, civil design.

  Experience in water distribution / collection system network hydraulic modelling.

  Experience with model-build, calibration and verification; needs and alternative assessments, evaluation and defensible solution development.

  Ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agencies.

  Possesses excellent time management skills; thorough understanding of task assignment and schedule, budgeting and efficient use of time and resources.

  Possesses team leadership skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  Thorough understanding of codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions.

  Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.

  Proficient in relevant design software, which may include AutoCAD Civil3D, Bentley MicroStation, GIS, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, StormCAD, WaterCAD, InfoWater, and AFT Fathom (or other conveyance system hydraulic modeling software).

  Education and Experience

  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering

  Licensed Professional Engineer

  Minimum of 5-6 years of experience.

  Typical office environment working with computers. 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.

  Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

  Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

  The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

  Primary Location : United States-Minnesota-Plymouth

  Other Locations : United States-Minnesota-Woodbury, United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis

  Work Locations :

  Plymouth MN

  Organization : BC-2277 EnvSvcs-US Great Lakes MN

  Employee Status : Regular

  Job Level : Individual Contributor

  Travel : No

  Schedule : Full-time

  Job Posting : Jan 4, 2024, 1:37:03 PM

  Req ID: 2400000J

  #additional

  Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

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