Intermediate Water Resources Engineer- Irrigation

Our Western Canada Irrigation Team has an opportunity for a Water Resources Engineer (Alberta and Saskatchewan) who will support our irrigation team on agricultural irrigation design, hydrological analysis, hydraulic structure designs, watercourse flood modelling and mapping, pipeline networks, and pump station designs. In addition, there may be opportunities to assist our broader Water Resources Team depending on the candidates preferences. You will perform a variety of tasks which may include research for up-to-date techniques, design calculations, hydraulic and hydrological modeling, field work, project coordination, project management, reporting, and meeting attendance and recording. As an intermediate engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing junior staff in the design of irrigation infrastructure and assist senior engineers in growing our irrigation project base. The ideal candidate will play a key role in Business Development and Client Management with irrigation clients across Western Canada.

• Preparation of engineering reports, drawings, and specifications related to irrigation planning and design and other related water conveyance projects.
• Lead project designs from conceptual engineering, through detailed design and construction.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams, clients or other consultants and provide direction on Irrigation Design standards.
• Undertake field work or field investigations where required.
• Assist in proposal preparation where required.
• Mentoring, training and/or supervision of junior engineers.
• Attend in house and formal training sessions to ensure continuing professional development.
• Adhere to Stantec’s Environmental Health and Safety protocols and processes.