Water Resources Engineer
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Water Resources EIT
Location: Sacramento, CA, United States; Hybrid
Your Opportunity
Stantec is seeking a Water Resources EIT to join our multidisciplinary team in Sacramento, California. You will apply and grow your understanding of water resources engineering, analysis, and planning to help answer our clients’ water resource management questions.
We’re looking for inquisitive professionals who are passionate about water and bring experience in one or more areas of water resources engineering and planning—such as engineering analysis and design, modeling of physical systems (hydrology, water operations, reservoir and river temperature, hydrodynamics), or integrating technical analysis and stakeholder input into water management planning and decision-making. Our Water Resources team in California tackles the State’s water problems from drought resilience to climate change vulnerability. This role will support water resources planning and management and infrastructure projects for local, regional, state, and federal water-related agencies and organizations throughout California and other locations. As the successful candidate, you will use your technical abilities to assist in a wide variety of projects in a dynamic planning and design team setting.
Are you ready to advance your career with a collaborative team that puts people first, lives its corporate values, and works on some of the most challenging water projects in the world?
Your Key Responsibilities
- Participate in multi-disciplinary teams on water resources projects across California.
- Conduct technical evaluations supporting planning and design of water supply, flood risk management, and ecosystem/fisheries restoration projects.
- Assist with project management activities associated with the planning and execution of water resources planning and engineering projects.
- Coordinate with project managers, project engineers, other resource specialists (biologists, economists, etc.), clients, regulatory agencies, and subcontractors.
- Tasks may include performing feasibility studies, water (hydraulic, hydrologic, or system operation) modeling, engineering calculations, preparing planning and technical engineering reports, research, data entry.
- Analysis of water resources management issues and infrastructure at local, regional, and statewide scales.
- Assist with preparing reports, gathering information, drafting proposals, drafting correspondence, completing progress reports, and conducting project management.
- Support engineering and senior project staff in producing high-quality work products for our water clients.
- Maintain consistently high standards of delivery, quality, flexibility, and innovation.
- Assist with site visits and field investigations as necessary.
- Perform other duties as required.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- An understanding of water resources planning, management, and design, such as:
- Water allocation, reservoir operation, water system hydrologic and temperature models
- Engineering feasibility analysis and design
- Hydrology and hydraulics
- Integrated water management, including water systems and hydrologic modeling
- Water resources planning and decision-support processes, including stakeholder engagement
- Planning and design of water resources infrastructure, including conveyance, groundwater and surface storage, pumping, and treatment facilities.
- An understanding of California water resources (including river systems/water-related infrastructure and applicable laws/policies/regulations) and federal/state planning processes
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and Access.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking experience.
- Commitment to client satisfaction and the delivery of high-quality work products.
- The ability to multi-task, prioritize, and take direction.
- Strong interpersonal abilities for working in diverse team environments with staff, clients, and stakeholders.
- Geographically based in California or willingness to relocate.
- Typical office environment working with computers and working at a desk for extended periods of time.
- Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
- Candidate must be willing and have the ability to travel, and on occasion, spend time working away from home office.
About Us
Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they’re facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we’re helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world’s most precious resource.
Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U.
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