Senior Water Resources Engineer

Senior Water Resources Engineer Opportunity

At Stantec, we help deliver the critical minerals needed to power our world, from the cars we drive to the infrastructure powering our communities. And we don't just design the largest, deepest, and most technically challenging mines in the worldwe do it sustainably. Were helping clients reduce energy usage, adopt clean energy sources, and implement digital solutions and automation. Join our team of mining professionals and youll be at the forefront of this evolving industry while building the mine of the future. Youll also build your own future, with exciting opportunities for development and advancement.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Water Resources Engineer for our Salt Lake City, Denver, or Phoenix offices. At Stantec, we understand the importance of integrated, multi-disciplinary approaches. As a Senior Water Resources Engineer, you will be leading and growing the technical water resources practice within the Mining, Minerals, and Metals business line. This is a technical leadership position that focuses on constantly engaging and improving the quality and technical excellence of the team. The successful candidate will work directly with the existing team on a multitude of mining/industrial projects worldwide. The candidate will focus on mentoring and supporting the technical development of the group and serve as a senior advisor and reviewer to projects and clients globally. In this capacity, the candidate will have a strong direction to manage and support project success both externally to our clients and internally with our staff.

Your Key Responsibilities

+ Lead and/or advise on technical aspects of mining and mining infrastructure projects, business development, and proposal activities (contribution of high-quality technical content expected during all stages). + Contribute to the development and execution of the water resources teams technical practice and actively contribute to the maintenance of Stantecs quality standards in a process of continuous improvement. + Provide technical expertise and lead technical delivery on a variety of projects ensuring successful outcomes for our clients and beneficiaries. + Establish and grow productive, collaborative relationships internally within the company, and externally with the teams priority clients + Participate in all phases of project management including program development, budgeting, planning & design, preconstruction, project implementation, project oversight, and project closure. + Lead, challenge, and inspire technical staff through substantive engagement and communication (including coaching/mentoring young professionals). + Follow safe work practices and adhere to company and client guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner. + Support Stantecs brand awareness through thought leadership and stakeholder engagement + Experience and capability in the following areas are strongly desired: + A strong background in mine water management, mine closure, and feasibility studies for the mining industry is essential. + Planning, designing, and managing the design and construction of surface water infrastructure including proven experience integrating civil and geotechnical engineering concepts. This may include mine site planning/grading design, site climate and hydrologic assessments, design of site stormwater conveyance infrastructure (channels, ponds, and culverts), mine site water balance analysis, and dam breach analyses. + State and Federal regulations pertaining to water management. + Project management includes developing detailed budgets, determining project scope, establishing schedules, processing appropriate paperwork, and interacting with clients. + Marketing and preparing proposals and assisting in preparing and providing presentations. + Understanding the CERCLA and RCRA process for environmental related projects. + Ability to successfully guide and oversee the technical aspects of multiple projects in parallel. + Excellent verbal and written communications skills with an ability to clearly convey and distill complex technical information to a variety of audiences + Possession of the following personal leadership qualities: integrity, creativity, patience, tenacity, commitment + Team player with experience building, leading, and managing a team of project managers and support staff. Having an open-door policy. + Strong business network, both in the United States and internationally. + Fluency in English required. Additional fluency in other languages such as Spanish, French, or Portuguese a plus. + Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally periodically for short-duration assignments (typically one to two weeks)

Education and Experience

+ 8-10 years of relevant increasingly responsible experience. + Bachelors degree (Masters preferred) in civil, environmental, or water resources engineering with emphasis in water management. + Experience leading and developing teams and people in successful project execution. + Subject matter expert in mine water management. + Registration as a Professional Engineer is preferred

Pay Range:

Locations in CO, HI, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - Min Salary $ 112,300.00 - Max Salary $ 168,500.00

Benefits Summary:

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law). Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

Primary Location:

United States | UT | Salt Lake City

Organization:

BC-1829 Mining-US

Employee Status:

Regular

Travel:

Yes

Schedule:

Full time

Req ID:

1001241