Senior Water Resources Engineer – Project Manager

Stantec

. Guide stormwater management design through due diligence/feasibility, preliminary/conceptual design, detailed design, scheduling, tendering, and construction .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeMarkham • CanadaSenior💰 CA$91,000 - CA$139,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in stormwater management design, including the preparation of stormwater management plans and reports, while effectively managing projects from design to completion. Proficient in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and ensuring compliance with Ontario’s stormwater guidelines and regulations.

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Stormwater Management DesignProject ManagementProfessional Engineer (P. Eng.)Stormwater Management ModellingBusiness Development

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Hard Skills

Stormwater Management PlansLinear Infrastructure DesignEnvironmental AssessmentsTechnical Report PreparationQuality AssuranceStormwater ModellingDesign BriefsErosion Control PlansDrainage Infrastructure DesignFunctional Servicing Plans

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeam-Building SkillsTime ManagementClient ManagementIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

Visual OTTHYMOHEC-RASPCSWMMSWMHYMOInfoWorksGAWSERArcGISAutoCAD (Civil3D)Microsoft Office SuiteExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (P. Eng.)Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Industry Keywords

Ontario Stormwater GuidelinesLand DevelopmentWater Resources EngineeringEnvironmental EngineeringCivil Engineering

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Guide stormwater management design through due diligence/feasibility, preliminary/conceptual design, detailed design, scheduling, tendering, and construction
Coordinate with engineers, technical staff, and team members across disciplines
Serve as a technical expert for clients, municipal/agency staff, and stakeholders
Design stormwater management systems, including ponds, underground and surface drainage infrastructure, low impact development features, linear infrastructure systems, and erosion and sediment control plans
Technically review and seal complex engineering design drawings and reports where applicable
Prepare and review technical reports and design briefs documenting analyses
Collaborate with planners, landscape architects, environmental specialists, civil designers, project managers, and external consultants
Liaise with clients and agencies to determine requirements and obtain approvals
Lead or contribute to complex projects such as Subwatershed Impact Studies, Environmental Assessments, linear infrastructure, and large development projects
Take responsibility for quality assurance and quality control of written, technical, and graphic work
Ensure client needs are met on time and cost effectively
Pursue business development and promotional activities, including client outreach, proposals, work programs, and fee estimates
Manage surface water projects and tasks to completion on time and on budget
Lead or contribute to project proposals and budgets
Potentially progress into a local or corporate leadership role

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong communication skills, including verbal and written communication with clients, review agencies, and stakeholders
Extensive knowledge of Ontario’s stormwater guidelines and regulations
Familiarity with land development/redevelopment processes and water resources, environmental, or civil engineering concepts
Background preparing stormwater management plans and reports, master and/or phased master drainage plans, and functional servicing plans, or significant experience designing water resources infrastructure for linear infrastructure projects
Capability to oversee projects from design to completion
Business development, leadership, time management, communication, and team-building skills
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently
Demonstrated ability to manage projects and clients
Hands-on experience with stormwater management modelling, ideally Visual OTTHYMO, HEC-RAS, and PCSWMM
Knowledge of SWMHYMO, InfoWorks, GAWSER, or other models considered an asset
Experience with ArcGIS and AutoCAD (Civil3D) preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering or similar
Registered as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
Minimum 10 years of stormwater management engineering experience; preference for 15+ years with land development engineering and/or linear infrastructure design experience
Ability to work in a typical office environment and remain sedentary for long periods; field work may involve inclement weather