Senior Water Resources Engineer – Mining

Stantec

Senior Water Resources Engineer managing mine water resources projects throughout the life of the mine in Canada. Collaborating within multidisciplinary teams and engaging with clients on water quality issues.

Posted 6/22/2026full-timeMarkham • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$94,800 - CA$164,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage mine water resources management projects throughout the life of mine phases (project economic assessments to closure plans)
Baseline studies and water management design and planning, and water balance and/or water quality model development in support of NI 43-101 studies, including as a Qualified Person
Surface water resources studies and assessments in support of environmental assessments, including baseline water quality and hydrology studies, water management infrastructure design and planning, site-wide water balance and water quality model development
Mine closure planning and studies supporting studies
Technical lead for design of water management infrastructure, including sedimentation ponds, drainage ditches, dewatering plans, erosion and sediment control plans, watercourse crossings and alterations, watercourse diversions
Provide technical leadership within multidisciplinary teams, coordinating inputs and integrating findings into defensible recommendations
Oversee project budgets, staff allocation, and invoice preparation and review
Prepare proposals, develop work plans, schedules, and budgets, and manage projects and tasks
Author clear and comprehensive technical reports documenting modeling results, field investigations and analytical findings
Design and supervise hydrological and water quality field investigations
Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams to contribute to project success
Apply industry standards, guidelines, and regulatory frameworks consistently
Perform primarily office-based work involving extended computer use and data analysis
Travel to field sites as required, including occasional overnight stays

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience with numerical hydrodynamic, hydrologic, and hydraulic modeling tools (e.g., HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, PCSWMM, CORMIX)
Experience with site-wide mine water balance and/or water quality models (e.g., GoldSim)
Experience with water management infrastructure design (e.g., ditches, sedimentation ponds, culverts, watercourse crossings, diversions, watercourse realignments)
Solid understanding of provincial and federal water resources legislation, regulations, and guidance
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills, including with clients and regulators
Ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve team goals
Proven mentorship capabilities for junior and intermediate staff
Capacity to manage multiple projects and tasks consistently
Strong business development, client engagement, and financial management skills
Effective time management, organization, and prioritization
Disciplined approach to project execution and technical excellence
Strong problem-solving and timely decision-making abilities
Commitment to Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) standards
Valid G-class driver’s license required

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

numerical hydrodynamic modelinghydrologic modelinghydraulic modelingwater balance modelingwater quality modelingwater management infrastructure designsedimentation pond designdrainage ditch designerosion control planningwatercourse alteration design

Soft Skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationpresentation skillsindependent workcollaborative workmentorshipproject managementtime managementorganizationproblem-solving

Certifications

Qualified PersonG-class driver’s license