09 Jan
Stantec.
Edmonton
Job description:
Water Resources EIT - ( 2500000W )
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
Our Alberta Water Resources Team (Calgary/Edmonton) has an opportunity for a Junior Water Resources Engineer who will support our hydrotechnical team on hydrological analysis, hydraulic structures design, watercourse flood modeling and mapping, and other related activities. You should be able to evaluate, select, specify, and engineer systems or products for a project in the water resources and hydrotechnical sectors. You will perform a variety of tasks which may include research for up-to-date techniques, calculations, hydraulic and hydrological modeling, field work, project coordination, reporting, and meeting attendance and recording. A junior water resources engineer will assist more senior engineers/designers by performing the routine aspects of water resources, detailed analyses, and other civil engineering assignments.
The successful candidate shall be able to demonstrate the following attributes:
Eager to learn as a self-learner, a desire to take initiative
The drive to embrace continuous improvement as they develop in their career
Demonstrate a willingness to strive for excellence in all aspects of their work activities
Interested in hydrologic/hydraulic modelling and the interpretation of results
Interested in applying hydrotechnical modeling to hydraulic structure design projects
Finds it personally rewarding to successfully meet and overcome challenges
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work with a team, but also self-motivated
Flexibility to work beyond regular business hours when needed
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Your Key Responsibilities
Supporting multi-disciplinary water resources and civil projects, related to existing or new construction and infrastructure in urban as well as rural setting
Detailed hydrological and hydraulics modelling tasks associated with water related projects including dams, flood barriers, canals, and drainage systems
Documenting the analysis clearly in MS Excel and MS Word files
Writing reports and design briefs
Taking responsibility for the quality of your written, technical and graphic work, and for completing work on-time and on-budget
Coordinating design drawings and specification development
Attending internal, client and contactor meetings and documenting the meetings with minutes
Contract Administration as required for a wide variety of construction projects
Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, responsibilities and projects and adjust to changing demands
Ability to work in a team environment
Commitment to thrive in a proactive organization where client service is second to none.
A strong knowledge of hydrotechnical modelling and design and construction will be considered an asset.
Previous experience working on dams or other hydraulic structures will be considered an asset.
Demonstrated ability to produce high quality technical writing pieces (e.g. reports and/or proposals) will be considered an asset.
Working knowledge of various software for planning and design of water infrastructure facilities.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, with a background in water resources, or environmental engineering (or similar), from an accredited university.
Registration with APEGA as an engineer in training (EIT) or a professional engineer (P.Eng.), or eligible to register
Minimum 1 year of related experience.
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.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts,
group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, 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 time off.
Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
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 : Canada-Alberta-Calgary
Other Locations : Canada-Alberta-Edmonton
Organization : BC-1101 Water-CA Alberta
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Entry Level
Travel : Yes, 20 % of the Time
Schedule :
Full-time
Job Posting : Jan 7, 2025, 11:45:23 AM
Req ID: 2500000W
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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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