Senior Hydrotechnical Engineer

Stantec

Senior Hydrotechnical Engineer at Stantec delivering coastal and hydrotechnical modelling assignments. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and providing technical leadership in environmental services.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeHamilton • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$135,700 - CA$185,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and deliver coastal and hydrotechnical modelling assignments from scope definition through to final reporting, applying sound engineering judgement and working with minimal supervision.
Develop, calibrate, validate, and apply numerical hydrodynamic models (e.g., MIKE 3, MIKE 21, TELEMAC) to support coastal and river engineering work, including environmental impact assessments, remedial designs, and risk evaluations.
Define modelling approaches and technical work plans (assumptions, scenarios, boundary conditions, data needs, and acceptance criteria) and clearly communicate limitations and uncertainty to project teams and clients.
Provide technical leadership within multidisciplinary teams (e.g., water quality specialists, hydrogeologists, geochemists, and engineers), coordinating inputs and integrating findings into defensible recommendations.
Provide guidance and peer support to project managers and technical staff on hydrodynamic/coastal modelling topics, including mentoring and technical review.
Prepare quality technical deliverables (reports, figures, and model documentation) and perform QA/QC reviews of models and reporting to meet Stantec standards and client/regulatory expectations.
Support business development by contributing to proposals, developing scopes, and preparing work plans, schedules, and budgets for modelling and hydrotechnical work.
Undertake focused technical research to resolve project-specific issues, evaluate methods, and support defensible design decisions.
Perform primarily office-based work, involving extended periods of computer use and data analysis, with periodic coordination with project teams and clients.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate degree in Engineering with a focus on hydrodynamics or coastal modelling
Minimum 15 years of relevant consulting experience in coastal and /or hydrodynamic modelling
Regular use of hydrodynamic modelling tools (e.g., MIKE 3, MIKE 21, TELEMAC)
Professional registration (P.Eng.) or eligibility is required.
Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
Ability to deliver high-quality, organized, and consistent results
Self-motivated and collaborative team player
Capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities
Recognized for technical expertise and practical problem-solving
Disciplined approach to project execution and technical excellence
Sound decision-making and problem-solving abilities
Commitment to Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) standards
Familiarity with local practices and markets; project management skills are an asset
Valid G-class driver’s license.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

hydrodynamic modellingcoastal modellingnumerical modelsdata analysistechnical report writingQA/QC reviewsenvironmental impact assessmentsremedial designsrisk evaluationsproject execution

Soft Skills

communication skillsteam playerproblem-solvingself-motivatedorganizational skillstechnical leadershipcollaborationdecision-makingmentoringdiscipline

Certifications

P.Eng.Graduate degree in Engineeringvalid G-class driver’s license