Intermediate Water Resources Engineer
Stantec
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Fredericton • Canada
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About the role
- Support technical analyses related to mine water management for mining projects across Atlantic Canada
- Assist in the development and updating of water balance models under guidance from senior staff
- Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic analyses to support design and permitting
- Contribute to the design and evaluation of water management infrastructure such as diversion channels, ponds, and drainage systems
- Support preparation of technical reports, figures, and regulatory submissions
- Assist in the design, implementation, and interpretation of water monitoring programs
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate water resources into broader mine design and environmental assessments
- Participate in field programs as required, including hydrometric data collection and site inspections
- Follow internal quality assurance processes and support high-quality project delivery.
- Maintain awareness of applicable regulations, guidelines, and evolving best practices.
- Promote a strong health and safety culture, particularly during fieldwork.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of surface water hydrology and hydraulic principles
- Familiarity with mine water management concepts, including water balances, contact water systems, and basic treatment approaches
- Experience or exposure to environmental permitting and regulatory processes in Atlantic Canada is considered an asset
- Experience supporting water quality and quantity monitoring programs and data analysis
- Familiarity with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling tools (e.g., HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, GoldSim, or similar), with the ability to apply them under guidance
- Understanding of erosion and sediment control and drainage design principle
- Strong attention to detail and ability to perform quality checks on technical work
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and contribute to collaborative problem-solving
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear and well-structured technical documentation
Benefits
- Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans
- wellness program
- health care spending account
- wellness spending account
- 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
- paid time off
- Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan
- employee stock purchase program
- group tax-free savings account
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Hard Skills & Tools
surface water hydrologyhydraulic principleswater balance modelshydrologic analysishydraulic analysiswater management infrastructure designwater monitoring programsdata analysiserosion controldrainage design
Soft Skills
attention to detailcollaborative problem-solvingstrong written communicationstrong verbal communication