Water Resources Engineer

Stantec

. Lead and/or complete surface water resources components for a wide variety of private- and public-sector projects .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeMarkham • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$75,800 - CA$116,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in stormwater management engineering, including design, modelling, and compliance with Ontario’s guidelines and regulations. Proven ability to lead projects, mentor junior staff, and effectively communicate technical information to diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Stormwater Management EngineeringProfessional Engineer (P.Eng.) RegistrationStormwater Analysis and DesignVisual OTTHYMO, HEC-RAS, PCSWMMMicrosoft Office Suite, ArcGIS, AutoCAD (Civil3D)

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Hard Skills

Stormwater Management ModellingDesign and Construction InterplayFieldwork CoordinationTechnical DocumentationErosion Control DesignFloodplain AnalysisSubwatershed/Master Drainage PlansHealth and Safety AdherenceScheduling and ReportingInterpretation of Technical Drawings

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTime ManagementPrioritizationProblem-SolvingMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteArcGISAutoCAD (Civil3D)Visual OTTHYMOHEC-RASPCSWMM

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Stormwater GuidelinesEnvironmental EngineeringCivil EngineeringLinear Infrastructure DesignLand Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and/or complete surface water resources components for a wide variety of private- and public-sector projects
Undertake studies, modelling, and design for stormwater management, subwatershed/master drainage plans, floodplain analyses, highway drainage, and erosion control
Guide water resources tasks from due diligence and feasibility through design, scheduling, tendering, construction, and certification
Ensure water resources work meets applicable specifications and regulations
Liaise with clients, municipal/agency staff, and other stakeholders as a technical expert
Oversee pre-, during-, and post-construction monitoring, fieldwork coordination, health and safety adherence, scheduling, and reporting
Write and review reports and design briefs
Delegate tasks to junior staff and coordinate technical work with other disciplines
Mentor junior staff
Support business development and report directly to the Team Lead
Travel to other regional Stantec offices and project sites as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong communication skills, including verbal and written technical documentation
Thorough understanding of stormwater analysis and design
Working knowledge of Ontario’s stormwater guidelines and regulations
Familiarity with linear infrastructure design and/or land development/redevelopment
Understanding of water resources, environmental and/or civil engineering concepts
Understanding of design, permitting, and construction interplay
Strong time management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
Ability to interpret sketches, drawings, standards, and similar materials
Hands-on experience with stormwater management modelling, ideally Visual OTTHYMO, HEC-RAS, and PCSWMM
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with ArcGIS and AutoCAD (Civil3D) preferred
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering or similar
Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Professional Engineers Ontario, or eligible to receive the designation within one year
Minimum 4 years of stormwater management engineering experience
Ability to work in a typical office environment and perform field work in inclement weather