Senior Water Resources Engineer

Senior Water Resources Engineer Your Opportunity Stantec is seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Water Resources Engineer for our Salt Lake City, Denver, or Phoenix offices. As a Senior Water Resources Engineer, you will lead and grow the technical water resources practice within the Mining, Minerals and Metals business line, focusing on continuous engagement and technical excellence. The successful candidate will work directly with the existing team on a multitude of mining/industrial projects worldwide, mentor and support the technical development of the group, and serve as a senior advisor and reviewer to projects and clients globally. They will manage and support project success both externally to clients and internally with 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 team’s technical practice and actively contribute to the maintenance of Stantec’s quality standards in a continuous improvement process. 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 team’s 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 Stantec’s brand awareness through thought leadership and stakeholder engagement. Qualifications 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 processes for environmentally related projects. Ability to successfully guide and oversee the technical aspects of multiple projects in parallel. Excellent verbal and written communication 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 is 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. Bachelor’s degree (Master’s 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, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas – $117,800.00 – $176,800.00 Annually Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Stantec prohibits discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. 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