Water Resources EIT
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- BC-1755 Water-US South
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- Jun 02, 2022 Post Date
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.
Build the foundation for a lasting and successful career in Civil Engineering by starting with a good team. 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 operate with the strength of a $3B company paired with the agility of a specialized water and dams’ group, to deliver some of the most iconic and cutting-edge projects around the world. This proud legacy has fostered a culture of innovation and safety, leading our team to design the world’s most impactful water and dam projects—projects vital to both local and global communities. Our experts lead their fields and guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and 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
Our team is actively seeking an entry-level Water Resources Engineer to join our Dam and Levee Team in the southeastern United States. This position will be located at one of our offices in Virginia, preferably Richmond or Williamsburg. The role involves performing hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) calculations, conducting dam inspections, writing technical reports, and assisting the development of construction documents under the supervision of a Project Manager and Senior Engineer. The successful candidate will be working with engineers from multiple disciplines to solve complex problems involving dams and spillways around the country.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Work in a manner to protect the health and safety of Stantec employees, clients, and the public by following company health, safety, and security guidelines and policies.
- Perform engineering design tasks on assigned projects under the supervision of the Project Technical Lead or Project Manager.
- Performing calculations using HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, and ArcGIS computer software.
- Developing construction drawings in AutoCAD.
- Writing technical reports.
- Perform field investigations as needed.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Licensed EIT required with the goal of obtaining a PE license
- Possesses excellent time management skills, thorough understanding of task assignment and schedule.
- Excellent organizational and verbal/written communication skills.
- Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgement, creativity, and innovation.
- Ability to participate and collaborate in project team settings and to engage in creative and critical thought.
- Possesses a hard-working and positive attitude with a strong desire to learn and understand the Virginia DCR regulations involving impounding structures.
- Proficient with ESRI software, including ArcGIS preferred.
Education and Experience
Possess a Bachelor’s in Civil or Environmental Engineering (Master’s degree preferred) with 0-5 years’ experience. Experience in projects involving dams and spillways is preferred.
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.