At Stantec, we help deliver the critical minerals needed to power our world, from the cars we drive to the infrastructure powering our communities. And we don’t just design the largest, deepest, and most technically challenging mines in the world—we do it sustainably. We’re helping clients reduce energy usage, adopt clean energy sources, and implement digital solutions and automation. 

Join our team of mining professionals and you’ll be at the forefront of this evolving industry while building the mine of the future. You’ll also build your own future, with exciting opportunities for development and advancement. 

Your Opportunity 

Stantec is seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Water Resources Engineer for our Salt Lake City, Denver or Phoenix offices. At Stantec, we understand the importance of integrated, multi-disciplinary approaches. As a Senior Water Resources Engineer, you will be leading and growing the technical water resources practice within the Mining, Minerals and Metals business line. This is a technical leadership position that focuses on constantly engaging and improving the quality and technical excellence of the team.

The successful candidate will work directly with the existing team on a multitude of mining/industrial projects worldwide. The candidate will focus on mentoring and supporting the technical development of the group and serve as a senior advisor and reviewer to projects and clients globally. In this capacity, the candidate will have a strong direction to manage and support project success both externally to our clients and internally with our 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 process of continuous improvement. 
• 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