Water Resource Specialists

Senior Water Resources Engineer - ( 240002PP )

**Description**

Stantec is seeking a Senior Water Resource Engineer for our Arizona Operations office in Chandler. Our work focuses on surface water studies, floodplain delineation studies, master plans, the design of flood mitigation facilities and hydraulic designs for dam and levee features such as spillways. Our team offers the opportunity to execute advanced surface water modeling and the design of major surface water drainage systems and structures. Grow with us, H20 U

**Your Opportunity**

Your role will be to work independently on projects or as a team member on large projects. The projects may be complex, multi-disciplinary, and diverse in scope. You will perform a variety of complex tasks which may include hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, field work, civil engineering design, and coordination of tasks and personnel. Working in a team environment is considered essential. Your home office will be in Chandler, Arizona. While most of the work is anticipated in Arizona and the western US, projects may also be in other geographies where Stantec offers services.

**Your Key Responsibilities**

+ Perform complex hydrologic and hydraulic studies, 1D and 2D hydraulic investigations, flood risk analysis, spillway sizing and dam break analysis.

+ Work with senior team members undertaking technical delivery of flood risk projects for local government agency and national agencies such as FEMA

+ Provide technical oversight / mentorship of junior staff

+ Developing project budgets and scopes of work for various hydrologic and hydraulic tasks/projects

+ Serve as a primary contact to clients; internally and externally

+ May work on multiple projects and responsible for projects of average complexity/size.

+ Serves as Engineer-of-Record dependent on position level.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office, as well as relevant discipline software programs, which include FLO-2D, HEC-RAS (1D & 2D), HEC-1, PCSWMM, StormCAD, WaterCAD, (or other modeling software).

+ Perform more complex engineering design tasks on assigned projects under supervision of the Project Technical Lead or Project Manager, including engineering drawings, engineering reports, presentations, and required by regulatory agencies.

+ Engage in the development of design through sketches, models, diagrams, and other visual formats.

+ Prepare and revise documentation in various civil design phases including site plans, utility plan/profiles, grading plans, cross sections, diagrams, and details.

+ Lead or participate in project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owners and contractors, sub-contractors, and vendors.

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

+ Manage and lead other team members while working on projects; complete tasks and delegate specific project tasks to other team members, as appropriate.

+ Assist senior engineers/designers with developing and managing the project scope, budget, staffing and schedule.

+ May lead the preparation and coordination of the project specifications with construction documents.

+ Prepare contract documents for construction (i.e., engineering drawings and specifications).

+ Participate in constructability review.

+ Conduct quality assurance and quality control on own projects.

+ Assist in the development of new standards and specifications for the discipline.

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

+ May support the water resources team in providing services during construction that can include submittal reviews, responses to requests for information, contract document

+ May lead marketing and business development for our Water business line and dam/flood control sector.

**Qualifications**

**Your Capabilities and Credentials**

+ Experience with FEMA-type floodplain mapping, dams, levees or other flood retarding structures is considered a plus.

+ A well-developed understanding of general concepts of relevant areas of civil engineering design, including gravity and pressure systems, geotechnical engineering, survey, storm water/drainage design, road drainage design, erosion and sediment control, and grading.

+ Possess excellent time management skills by having a thorough understanding of task assignment and schedule, budgeting and efficient use of time and resources.

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

+ An understanding of codes, policies, guidelines, and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions.

+ An understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.

+ Strong knowledge of civil systems, means and methods, materials, and industry standards.

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

+ Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.

+ Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative brainstorming and critical thought.

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

+ Strong presentation and interview skills are preferred.

**Education and Experience**

+ Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent.

+ Licensed Professional Engineer, dependent on position level.

+ Minimum of 10-15 years of experience is preferred.

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 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-Arizona-Chandler

**Other Locations** : United States-Arizona-Tucson

**Organization** : BC-1813 Water-US Southwest

**Employee Status** : Regular

**Job Level** : Individual Contributor

**Travel** : Yes, 10 % of the Time

**Schedule** : Full-time

**Job Posting** : Mar 7, 2025, 1:36:04 PM

**Req ID:** 240002PP

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

Senior Water Resources Engineer - ( 240002PP )

**Description**

Stantec is seeking a Senior Water Resource Engineer for our Arizona Operations office in Chandler. Our work focuses on surface water studies, floodplain delineation studies, master plans, the design of flood mitigation facilities and hydraulic designs for dam and levee features such as spillways. Our team offers the opportunity to execute advanced surface water modeling and the design of major surface water drainage systems and structures. Grow with us, H20 U

**Your Opportunity**

Your role will be to work independently on projects or as a team member on large projects. The projects may be complex, multi-disciplinary, and diverse in scope. You will perform a variety of complex tasks which may include hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, field work, civil engineering design, and coordination of tasks and personnel. Working in a team environment is considered essential. Your home office will be in Chandler, Arizona. While most of the work is anticipated in Arizona and the western US, projects may also be in other geographies where Stantec offers services.

**Your Key Responsibilities**

+ Perform complex hydrologic and hydraulic studies, 1D and 2D hydraulic investigations, flood risk analysis, spillway sizing and dam break analysis.

+ Work with senior team members undertaking technical delivery of flood risk projects for local government agency and national agencies such as FEMA

+ Provide technical oversight / mentorship of junior staff

+ Developing project budgets and scopes of work for various hydrologic and hydraulic tasks/projects

+ Serve as a primary contact to clients; internally and externally

+ May work on multiple projects and responsible for projects of average complexity/size.

+ Serves as Engineer-of-Record dependent on position level.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office, as well as relevant discipline software programs, which include FLO-2D, HEC-RAS (1D & 2D), HEC-1, PCSWMM, StormCAD, WaterCAD, (or other modeling software).

+ Perform more complex engineering design tasks on assigned projects under supervision of the Project Technical Lead or Project Manager, including engineering drawings, engineering reports, presentations, and required by regulatory agencies.

+ Engage in the development of design through sketches, models, diagrams, and other visual formats.

+ Prepare and revise documentation in various civil design phases including site plans, utility plan/profiles, grading plans, cross sections, diagrams, and details.

+ Lead or participate in project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owners and contractors, sub-contractors, and vendors.

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

+ Manage and lead other team members while working on projects; complete tasks and delegate specific project tasks to other team members, as appropriate.

+ Assist senior engineers/designers with developing and managing the project scope, budget, staffing and schedule.

+ May lead the preparation and coordination of the project specifications with construction documents.

+ Prepare contract documents for construction (i.e., engineering drawings and specifications).

+ Participate in constructability review.

+ Conduct quality assurance and quality control on own projects.

+ Assist in the development of new standards and specifications for the discipline.

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

+ May support the water resources team in providing services during construction that can include submittal reviews, responses to requests for information, contract document

+ May lead marketing and business development for our Water business line and dam/flood control sector.

**Qualifications**

**Your Capabilities and Credentials**

+ Experience with FEMA-type floodplain mapping, dams, levees or other flood retarding structures is considered a plus.

+ A well-developed understanding of general concepts of relevant areas of civil engineering design, including gravity and pressure systems, geotechnical engineering, survey, storm water/drainage design, road drainage design, erosion and sediment control, and grading.

+ Possess excellent time management skills by having a thorough understanding of task assignment and schedule, budgeting and efficient use of time and resources.

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

+ An understanding of codes, policies, guidelines, and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions.

+ An understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.

+ Strong knowledge of civil systems, means and methods, materials, and industry standards.

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

+ Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.

+ Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative brainstorming and critical thought.

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

+ Strong presentation and interview skills are preferred.

**Education and Experience**

+ Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent.

+ Licensed Professional Engineer, dependent on position level.

+ Minimum of 10-15 years of experience is preferred.

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 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-Arizona-Chandler

**Other Locations** : United States-Arizona-Tucson

**Organization** : BC-1813 Water-US Southwest

**Employee Status** : Regular

**Job Level** : Individual Contributor

**Travel** : Yes, 10 % of the Time

**Schedule** : Full-time

**Job Posting** : Mar 7, 2025, 1:36:04 PM

**Req ID:** 240002PP

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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

This Opportunity

Provides subject matter technical support and leadership for multi-site/phase water resources engineering work processes, due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, and environmental permitting projects. Ensures project elements and processes relating to water supply, stormwater facilities, irrigation facilities, culverts, hydrology, open channel hydraulics, bridge hydraulics, floodplain modeling/mapping, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, river/stream/habitat restoration and fish passage, pollution control and treatment, and preserving the environment are conveyed and acted upon with a high level of quality and compliance. Responsible for providing situational guidance to PMs and managers that address current and future environmental challenges, and that documentation and recommendations accurately account for and address long-term risks to ecological and human health. Leads environmental site assessments, corrective strategies, classification of contaminated materials, and treatment, disposal, and/or onsite remediation activities to avert degradation of water resources. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards.

Your Impact

+ Provide oversight with data collection efforts for collecting, identifying, and compiling environmental data from samples of water, sludge, and other matrices for projects, investigations, and surveys.

+ Perform high-level professional water resources engineering work and conducts more complex/comprehensive investigations and inspections relating to water supply/quality/management, stormwater facilities, irrigation facilities, culverts, hydrology, open channel hydraulics, bridge hydraulics, floodplain modeling/mapping, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, canal development, river/stream/habitat restoration and fish passage, waste disposal, and pollution control and treatment activities to avert the contamination and degradation of water resources and determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.

+ Ensure and validate that the planning and management of available water supply is adequately leveraged, treated, improved upon and remains safe for various end uses – recreationally, commercially, and/or industrially.

+ Develop advanced technologies, monitoring devices, modeling techniques, design requirements, and operating strategies to reduce the volume and toxicity of pollutants, account for the negative environmental impact of industrial facilities, power plants, and transportation vehicles/systems, and allow for greater use of water resources.

+ Lead larger-scale engineering projects ensuring contributors know what they are required to do and by when, preparing and overseeing relevant project budgets, monitoring external events, tracking hours and expenses, ensuring satisfactory performance, and supervising subcontractors, contract work, and employees.

+ Lead environmental site assessments (Phase I and II).

+ Assist with engineering review of permit applications, engineering design plans and specifications, standby plans and engineering contracts, integrated waste management plans, and periodic construction inspections, to ensure that they comply with applicable state and/or federal regulations and sound engineering practice and standards.

+ Perform concept level design of treatment works and analyze hydrologic and hydraulic models and computations for storm water and watershed master planning, stream restoration, and water quality studies.

+ Design water purification methods through desalination or creating new equipment for contaminant transport when water is used for irrigation purposes.

+ Design a variety of facilities, such as bioretentions, green roofs, permeable pavements, stormwater ponds, manufactured treatment devices, and underground detention facilities.

+ Prepare watershed studies, floodplain studies, and evaluate regulated impoundment structures for compliance with regulations.

+ Meet with various public or private entities or individuals to discuss issues relating to a variety of environmental problems and programs.

+ Ensure technical reports and presentations explain research, findings, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, clean-up, or address environmental issues or problems.

+ Develop action plans for larger-scale pollution, corrosion, hazardous waste, and environmental control programs.

+ Develop a client base for providing high level water resources engineering services including identifying additional business development opportunities.

+ Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.

+ Remain current in latest water resources engineering techniques.

+ Collaborates with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide future ready solutions for clients.

+ Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

+ Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

**Required Qualifications**

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, with a focus in Water Resources or closely related discipline.

+ 10+ years of relevant post education experience in water resources engineering.

+ Engineer license required (multi-state preferred).

+ Highly proficient with water resources engineering principles, practices, and methods and their application to environmental and project work-related issues.

+ Highly proficient with the concepts of reducing and eliminating the use or generation of hazardous substances, processes, or products., and mitigation programs.

+ Strong knowledge of relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.

+ Highly proficient with making technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.

+ Well-defined experience in conducting Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments in accordance with ASTM guidelines and industry standards.

+ Experience with planning and conducting inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of facilities or structures, applying applicable regulations and policies.

+ Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing intricate ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.

+ Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with clients, regulators, project managers, and employees at all levels of the organization.

+ Works independently to provide guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.

+ Proficiency with technical writing, office automation and communication software, technology, math principles, predictive models, and tools.

+ Experienced with providing critical review for documents and preparing technical deliverables and plans with a high degree of complexity.

+ Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.

+ Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.

+ Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

+ Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment.

+ Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Master’s Degree in Engineering.

+ 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.

+ Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.

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**About WSP**

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

**NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:**

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

**Company Description**

**Work with Us. Change the World.**

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

**Job Description**

**AECOM** is seeking a skilled and motivated Water Resources Engineer II to manage the Remediation Business Line's Groundwater Modeler system. The successful candidate will have technical expertise in groundwater flow and contaminant transport modeling, data analysis, and hydrogeologic investigations.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to complex environmental and water resources projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. This position demands solid engineering skills, experience with quantitative analysis, technical writing, and effective teamwork. Experience in proposal support and project coordination is a plus.

The selected candidate will act as a point of contact for all state and federal governmental entities and port authorities and are often intertwined with large iconic infrastructure projects. We provide expert leadership in establishing Remediation clean-up levels, risk mitigation, cost forecasting, liability management, public relations, and ultimately helping our clients reach sustainable solutions on complex sediment sites.

The job responsibilities for the position will include but are not limited to:

+ Support hydrogeologic studies, including the development of conceptual site models and numerical models for groundwater flow and contaminant fate and transport.

+ Apply modeling tools such as MODFLOW, MT3DMS, MODFLOW-USG, and related visualization software to simulate groundwater and surface water interactions.

+ Analyze environmental data, including hydrogeological, hydrological, and chemical datasets, to support decision-making.

+ Prepare detailed technical reports, including data interpretation, modeling results, and remedial recommendations.

+ Utilize GIS to develop informative visualizations of site data.

+ Collaborate with senior engineers and scientists to enhance technical capabilities within the team.

**Qualifications**

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

+ BA/BS in Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydrogeology, or related field + 2 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Masters Degree in Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydrogeology, or related field

+ 3+ years of experience in groundwater modeling and hydrogeologic investigations in consulting industry or academic research.

+ Proficiency in numerical groundwater modeling using tools such as Groundwater Vistas or GMS.

+ Experience in contaminant fate and transport modeling.

+ Strong remediation consulting experience.

+ Experience with 2D and 3D visualization software such as RockWorks, Leapfrog, or C-Tech EVS.

+ Understanding of environmental regulatory requirements and compliance.

+ Knowledge of surface water hydrology, hydraulics, and hydrodynamics, with prior experience using surface water modeling software.

+ Experience with PFAS modeling and regulatory guidance.

**Additional Information**

+ Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available for this position.

+ Relocation is not available for this position

Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $80,000.00 - $110,000.00.

**About AECOM**

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

**Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity**

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

**ReqID:** J10124535

**Business Line:** Environment

**Business Group:** DCS

**Strategic Business Unit:** East

**Career Area:** Engineering

**Work Location Model:** Remote

**Legal Entity:** AECOM Technical Services Inc

This Opportunity

Provides subject matter technical support and leadership for multi-site/phase water resources engineering work processes, due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, and environmental permitting projects. Ensures project elements and processes relating to water supply, stormwater facilities, irrigation facilities, culverts, hydrology, open channel hydraulics, bridge hydraulics, floodplain modeling/mapping, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, river/stream/habitat restoration and fish passage, pollution control and treatment, and preserving the environment are conveyed and acted upon with a high level of quality and compliance. Responsible for providing situational guidance to PMs and managers that address current and future environmental challenges, and that documentation and recommendations accurately account for and address long-term risks to ecological and human health. Leads environmental site assessments, corrective strategies, classification of contaminated materials, and treatment, disposal, and/or onsite remediation activities to avert degradation of water resources. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards.

Your Impact

+ Provide oversight with data collection efforts for collecting, identifying, and compiling environmental data from samples of water, sludge, and other matrices for projects, investigations, and surveys.

+ Perform high-level professional water resources engineering work and conducts more complex/comprehensive investigations and inspections relating to water supply/quality/management, stormwater facilities, irrigation facilities, culverts, hydrology, open channel hydraulics, bridge hydraulics, floodplain modeling/mapping, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, canal development, river/stream/habitat restoration and fish passage, waste disposal, and pollution control and treatment activities to avert the contamination and degradation of water resources and determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.

+ Ensure and validate that the planning and management of available water supply is adequately leveraged, treated, improved upon and remains safe for various end uses – recreationally, commercially, and/or industrially.

+ Develop advanced technologies, monitoring devices, modeling techniques, design requirements, and operating strategies to reduce the volume and toxicity of pollutants, account for the negative environmental impact of industrial facilities, power plants, and transportation vehicles/systems, and allow for greater use of water resources.

+ Lead larger-scale engineering projects ensuring contributors know what they are required to do and by when, preparing and overseeing relevant project budgets, monitoring external events, tracking hours and expenses, ensuring satisfactory performance, and supervising subcontractors, contract work, and employees.

+ Lead environmental site assessments (Phase I and II).

+ Assist with engineering review of permit applications, engineering design plans and specifications, standby plans and engineering contracts, integrated waste management plans, and periodic construction inspections, to ensure that they comply with applicable state and/or federal regulations and sound engineering practice and standards.

+ Perform concept level design of treatment works and analyze hydrologic and hydraulic models and computations for storm water and watershed master planning, stream restoration, and water quality studies.

+ Design water purification methods through desalination or creating new equipment for contaminant transport when water is used for irrigation purposes.

+ Design a variety of facilities, such as bioretentions, green roofs, permeable pavements, stormwater ponds, manufactured treatment devices, and underground detention facilities.

+ Prepare watershed studies, floodplain studies, and evaluate regulated impoundment structures for compliance with regulations.

+ Meet with various public or private entities or individuals to discuss issues relating to a variety of environmental problems and programs.

+ Ensure technical reports and presentations explain research, findings, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, clean-up, or address environmental issues or problems.

+ Develop action plans for larger-scale pollution, corrosion, hazardous waste, and environmental control programs.

+ Develop a client base for providing high level water resources engineering services including identifying additional business development opportunities.

+ Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.

+ Remain current in latest water resources engineering techniques.

+ Collaborates with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide future ready solutions for clients.

+ Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

+ Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

**Required Qualifications**

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, with a focus in Water Resources or closely related discipline.

+ 10+ years of relevant post education experience in water resources engineering.

+ Engineer license required (multi-state preferred).

+ Highly proficient with water resources engineering principles, practices, and methods and their application to environmental and project work-related issues.

+ Highly proficient with the concepts of reducing and eliminating the use or generation of hazardous substances, processes, or products., and mitigation programs.

+ Strong knowledge of relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.

+ Highly proficient with making technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.

+ Well-defined experience in conducting Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments in accordance with ASTM guidelines and industry standards.

+ Experience with planning and conducting inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of facilities or structures, applying applicable regulations and policies.

+ Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing intricate ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.

+ Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with clients, regulators, project managers, and employees at all levels of the organization.

+ Works independently to provide guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.

+ Proficiency with technical writing, office automation and communication software, technology, math principles, predictive models, and tools.

+ Experienced with providing critical review for documents and preparing technical deliverables and plans with a high degree of complexity.

+ Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.

+ Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.

+ Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

+ Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment.

+ Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Master’s Degree in Engineering.

+ 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.

+ Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.

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Senior Water Resources Engineer, Mining - ( 2400035Q )

**Description**

At our core, we’re a community. Together, we exercise creative thought, developing engineering and designs as individual as the people and projects we touch. From approval and permitting to design and construction management services, we put the goals of our clients and their communities at the center of everything we create. Join us as we assist mining companies in getting mined materials to communities around the globe.

At Stantec, we approach every mining project we undertake—whether at the local, regional, or international 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 mining lifecycle. Our experts lead their fields and guide our work with technical excellence, 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**

Stantec is seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Water Resources Engineer for our Salt Lake City, Denver or Phoenix offices. At Stantec, we understand the importance of integrated, multi-disciplinary approaches., As a Senior Water Resources Engineer you will be leading and growing the technical water resources practice within the Mining, Minerals and Metals business line. This is a technical leadership position that focuses on constantly engaging and improving the quality and technical excellence of the team.

The successful candidate will work directly with the existing team on a multitude of mining/industrial projects worldwide. The candidate will focus on mentoring and supporting the technical development of the group and serve as a senior advisor and reviewer to projects and clients globally. In this capacity, the candidate will have a strong direction to manage and support project success both externally to our clients and internally with our staff.

**Your Key Responsibilities**

+ Lead and/or advise on technical aspects of mining and mining infrastructure projects, business development, and proposal activities (contribution of high-quality technical content expected during all stages).

+ Contribute to the development and execution of the water resources team’s technical practice and actively contribute to the maintenance of Stantec’s quality standards in a process of continuous improvement.

+ Provide technical expertise and lead technical delivery on a variety of projects ensuring successful outcomes for our clients and beneficiaries.

+ Establish and grow productive, collaborative relationships internally within the company, and externally with the team’s priority clients

+ Participate in all phases of project management including program development, budgeting, planning & design, preconstruction, project implementation, project oversight and project closure

+ Lead, challenge, and inspire technical staff through substantive engagement and communication (including coaching/mentoring young professionals).

+ Follow safe work practices and adhere to company and client guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner.

+ Support Stantec’s brand awareness through thought leadership and stakeholder engagement

**Qualifications**

**Your Capabilities and Credentials**

+ Experience and capability in the following areas are strongly desired:
+ Mine water management, mine closure, and feasibility studies for the mining industry
+ State and Federal regulations pertaining to water management.
+ Planning, designing, and managing the design and construction of surface water and groundwater infrastructure including proven experience integrating civil and geotechnical engineering concepts.
+ Project management includes developing detailed budgets, determining project scope, establishing schedules, processing appropriate paperwork, and interacting with clients.
+ Marketing and preparing proposals and assisting in preparing and providing presentations.
+ Understanding the CERCLA and RCRA process and for environmental related projects.

+ Ability to successfully guide and oversee the technical aspects of multiple projects in parallel.

+ Excellent verbal and written communications skills with an ability to clearly convey and distill complex technical information to a variety of audiences

+ Possession of the following personal leadership qualities: integrity, creativity, patience, tenacity, commitment

+ Team player with experience building, leading, and managing a team of project managers and support staff. Having an “open-door” policy.

+ Strong business network, both in the United States and internationally.

+ Fluency in English required. Additional fluency in other languages such as Spanish, French, or Portuguese a plus.

+ Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally periodically for short-duration assignments (typically one to two weeks)

Education and Experience

+ 8-10 years of relevant increasingly responsible experience.

+ Bachelor’s or master's degree (preferred) in civil, environmental or water resources engineering with emphasis in water management.

+ Experience leading and developing teams and people in successful project execution.

+ Subject matter expert in water management.

+ Registration as a Professional Engineer 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. The experience will forever shape your future. #FeelingEnergized

Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s):

**Salary Range(s):**

* $108,000 - $162,000 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in CO, HI, MD and IL

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

**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-Arizona-Chandler

**Other Locations** : United States-Utah-Salt Lake City, United States-Colorado-Denver

**Organization** : BC-1829 Mining-US

**Employee Status** : Regular

**Job Level** : Individual Contributor

**Travel** : Yes, 25 % of the Time

**Schedule** : Full-time

**Job Posting** : Aug 20, 2024, 10:34:37 AM

**Req ID:** 2400035Q

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