Principal Stormwater Engineer

Stantec

. Lead and deliver water resources projects and programs across Colorado from planning and preliminary engineering through detailed design, permitting, and construction support .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • United StatesLead💰 $145,600 - $218,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading water resources projects from planning through construction, with a strong focus on client relationship management and business development in the mining sector. Proven ability to mentor technical staff and provide strategic leadership across multidisciplinary teams.

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Water Resources Project ManagementClient Relationship DevelopmentTechnical Leadership and MentorshipBusiness Development in Mining SectorProfessional Engineer (PE) License

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementEngineering AnalysisDesign DevelopmentConstruction SupportEnvironmental ConsultingStormwater PlanningRisk ManagementProposal PreparationClient Account ManagementMultidisciplinary Team Oversight

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaboration SkillsMentorshipLeadershipStrategic Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) LicenseCertified Floodplain Manager (CFM) License

Industry Keywords

Water ResourcesMining SectorEnvironmental ConsultingStormwater ManagementClient StakeholdersRegulatory AgenciesBusiness DevelopmentProject DeliveryIntegrated Service DeliveryEmployee Health and Safety

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and deliver water resources projects and programs across Colorado from planning and preliminary engineering through detailed design, permitting, and construction support
Build and maintain relationships with Colorado water resources clients, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders
Serve as a technical resource for complex projects
Provide technical leadership and oversight for planning studies, engineering analyses, design development, and construction-phase services
Support strategic pursuits, proposals, interviews, and new client relationship development
Mentor engineers in business development, technical, and project delivery capabilities
Set the vision and lead expansion of the stormwater sector in Colorado and the Mountain West
Support continuing regional growth for the Mining Sector
Manage and grow multiple key client accounts
Identify, pursue, and lead business development opportunities
Collaborate with regional, technical, sector, and business development leaders to achieve performance targets
Support recruitment and retention of subject matter experts, project managers, and account managers
Develop and implement win strategies, including client contact, proposal preparation, and client interviews
Build integrated service delivery with other water sectors and business lines
Provide leadership, marketing direction, and guidance to Colorado and Mountain West teams
Drive Stantec’s Safer Together culture and prioritize employee health and safety
Uphold business conduct, ethics, integrity, fairness, respect, diversity, and inclusion

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated experience leading water resources projects from planning through detailed design and construction support
Strong project and program management experience, including scope, budget, schedule, risk, and project team management
Experience developing and maintaining trusted client relationships and supporting business development efforts
Experience mentoring and developing engineers, project managers, and technical staff
Ability to provide technical leadership, mentorship, and quality oversight for multidisciplinary project teams
Strong communication and collaboration skills with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams
Client account and top-line management experience exceeding $5M net revenue per year
Strong understanding and experience within the mining sector
Substantial experience in environmental consulting and serving mining clients
Technical skills and ability to understand mining clients’ key needs and formulate solutions
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, water resources engineering, or related technical discipline
10+ years of relevant professional experience preferred, including significant stormwater and water resources planning, design, and/or construction experience
At least 10 years managing or coordinating projects
Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) license preferred
Ability to work with office, client, and field presence as needed
Ability to travel within Colorado or the Mountain West as project needs require

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Wellness program
Health savings accounts
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan
Employee stock purchase program
Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Short-term and long-term disability plans
Emergency travel benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Professional membership fee coverage
Paid family leave
Ten paid holidays per calendar year
Vacation accrual of 10 to 20 days per year
Paid sick leave
Flexible work arrangements where appropriate
Paid leave for temporary/casual employees in accordance with state and local law