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Senior Hydrologist/Water Resources EngineerStantec • Quesnel, BC, CA
Senior Hydrologist/Water Resources Engineer

Senior Hydrologist/Water Resources Engineer

Stantec • Quesnel, BC, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

The Water Resources Group has an opportunity for a Senior Hydrologist or Water Resources Engineer in British Columbia to join our growing team of water resources specialists, engineers, and scientists with a strong focus on mining water management. The position will ideally be located in either Burnaby, Victoria, or Sidney, British Columbia but there is flexibility for other offices in British Columbia.

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community and delivering work that supports clients and communities.

Your Opportunity

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth.

Responsibilities

  • Leading hydrology and water resources components of projects from baseline assessments through permitting, operations, and closure.
  • Developing mine water management plans, water balances, and water management infrastructure designs.
  • Hydrological modelling (e.g., HEC-HMS, Raven) and assessment (e.g., flood frequency analysis and regional analysis), including incorporation of climate change into predictive models.
  • Assisting in environmental flow needs (EFN) assessments, fish habitat loss assessments, habitat offsetting studies, and designs related to habitat compensation plans.
  • Managing tasks and projects according to approved scopes of work, delivering quality reports on schedule and within budget.
  • Providing technical leadership and mentoring to junior and intermediate staff.
  • Interacting with clients, environmental regulators, and community stakeholders.
  • Contributing to proposal development, client presentations, and business growth initiatives.
  • Consistent demonstration and promotion of HSSE policies and procedures, including client-specific training where applicable.

Capabilities and Credentials

  • Registration as a professional geoscientist or engineer (P.Geo. or P.Eng.) with Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia, or qualifications to obtain this registration at the start of employment.
  • Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills, including technical information exchange with clients, engineers and scientists, government agencies, and the public.
  • Disciplined approach to project execution and a desire to grow in a challenging environment that fosters leadership, mentoring, and diverse experience.
  • Leadership in striving to continuously improve technical performance.

Education and Experience

  • Master’s or Doctorate degree in Geoscience, or Engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum 10 years related experience.
  • Experience with GoldSim, R, and hydrological datasets (e.g., ERA5) would be an asset.
  • Mining experience and experience with incorporating climate change effects into hydrologic assessments.

Typical office environment with computer work; field work may involve exposure to the elements. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities and duties and may change at any time.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. We bring diverse perspectives together to address climate change, digital transformation, and resilient infrastructure.

Job Details

  • Primary Location: Canada | BC | Burnaby
  • Employee Status: Regular
  • Travel: Yes
  • Schedule: Full time

Additional

  • Pay Range: See location information in posting (varies by location).
  • Benefits: Health, dental, vision, retirement, and other programs for regular employees; some benefits may vary by employment type.
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