Water Resources Engineer/Planner

Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they’re facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we’re helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world’s most precious resource. Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U. Your Opportunity Stantec is seeking a Water Resources Engineer/Planner to join our multi-disciplinary team of water resources professionals in Texas to meaningfully engage in a wide variety of projects in a dynamic planning and design team setting. Our team is each committed to delivering sound and strategic consulting services to a range of local, regional, state and federal clients for water resources planning and management. We’re looking for inquisitive water resources professionals with experience in water supply planning and management, watershed and water systems analysis, and related major water infrastructure and operational programs who are passionate about water and bring experience in water supply and water resources studies using innovative technical approaches and analytical tools. Our Water Resources team tackles water supply resilience challenges throughout Texas and is integrated with our water supply & watershed management sector throughout North America, providing a broad range of growth opportunities. If working on challenging projects and working on teams aimed at delivering solutions for some most complex and meaningful water opportunities in Texas and the US appeals to you, join us. Your Key Responsibilities Lead and participate in multi-disciplinary teams on water resources projects across Texas and other regions. Apply and grow experience with Texas and other western US water resources including river systems/water-related infrastructure, applicable laws/policies/regulations, and understanding of water supply system operations. Conduct technical evaluations of water resources management issues and infrastructure at local, regional, and statewide scales, including: - Performing feasibility studies, water (hydraulic, hydrologic, or system operation) modeling, engineering calculations, preparing planning and technical engineering reports, and research. Evaluation of water supply options to meet a variety of needs, including environmental, municipal, and industrial, agricultural, recreational, energy, and others. Evaluation of the effects of proposed new water infrastructure (reservoirs, groundwater banks, conveyance facilities, etc.), water system operational changes, and water policy changes on water supplies. Support project management activities associated with the planning and execution of water resources planning and engineering projects. Coordinate with project managers, project engineers, clients, regulatory agencies, and subcontractors. Participate in statewide efforts to identify, pursue, and win new projects to grow Stantec’s water resources services. Concise and creative presentation, documentation, and visualization of modeling and analytical outputs to clients, local, state, and federal agencies, regulators, and other interested parties. Maintain consistently high standards of delivery, quality, flexibility, and innovation. Positive attitude with strong relationship building skills and flexibility to learn new skills. Your Capabilities and Credentials Current knowledge of water resources dynamics, water management facilities, water programs, and water infrastructure operations in Texas and the Western US and applicable laws/ policies/ regulations and planning processes. Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey complex technical issues to varied audiences. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and Access. Comm…

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