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Stantec Water Resources EIT in Stoney Creek, Ontario
Water Resources EIT - ( 2400022H )
Description
Strong communities don’t just happen—they’re built. They’re creatively imagined, collaboratively planned, and readied to face tomorrow with optimism. We’re driving the future of Community Development. Our experts lead their fields, collaborating on projects that are as technically challenging as they are impactful, creative, and fulfilling. We’re a place where you can apply your passion—and find endless opportunities to help make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.
Your Opportunity
The role of a Surface Water EIT is to work on smaller projects, and as a team member of a larger project under the close guidance and supervision of a senior engineer/designer. You should be able to evaluate, select, specify, and engineer systems or products for a project. You will perform a variety of tasks which may include calculations and field work.
As a Surface Water EIT, you will assist more senior engineers/designers by performing the routine aspects of surface water engineering assignments, and may also assist in the analysis of projects.
Your Key Responsibilities
Works with other engineering disciplines and professionals in the coordination of the project under the direction of a senior engineer/ designer.
Performs field work as directed by a senior engineer/ designer. Field assignments may include the monitoring of surface water systems and features, water quality sampling, drainage system or bathymetery surveys, etc.
Assists with collecting data and gathering information to support design decisions.
Assists in basic interpretation and verifying compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards and practices.
Performs basic calculations to analyze and design water resources system components using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software (e.g., SWMHYMO, PC-SWMM, MIDUSS, GAWSER, HEC-RAS, etc.).
Performs a variety of tasks which may include analyzing proposed project solutions to ensure reliability and cost effectiveness.
Performs other duties as assigned by the senior engineering staff.
Undertaking modeling and design tasks associated with Surface Water works in support of a wide variety of projects in both the private and public sectors. Assignments could include stormwater management and Low Impact Development designs for development projects, Subwatershed Plans, floodplain delineation/management analyses, drainage assessments for transportation projects, renewable energy projects, erosion control studies, etc.
Coordinating with engineers, technical staff and/or team members in various disciplines to ensure that the projects’ needs are met in a timely and effective manner
Researching issues related to surface water resources that impact individual projects
Writing technical reports and design briefs to document analyses
Taking responsibility for the quality of written, technical and graphic work
Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Basic understanding of general concepts of relevant areas of water resources, environmental and/or civil engineering design.
Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting, to engage in creative and critical thought and to effectively communicate ideas to others.
Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to interpret sketches, drawings, standards, and other similar material.
Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite.
Developing cooperative skills in working efficiently within a team.
Ability to carry out field work within the Waterloo Region on limited notice
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering.
Previous co-op/Internship experience preferred.
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, 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 time off.
Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Primary Location : Canada-Ontario-Waterloo
Other Locations : Canada-Ontario-London, Canada-Ontario-Stoney Creek
Organization : BC-1614 CommDev-CA Ontario West
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Entry Level
Travel : Yes, 20 % of the Time
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : May 21, 2024, 7:36:31 AM
Req ID: 2400022H
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