Water Resources Engineer/Planner

Stantec • Austin, TX

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About The Position

Stantec is seeking a Water Resources Engineer/Planner to join a multidisciplinary team of water resources professionals in Texas. The role supports a range of local, regional, state, and federal clients through water resources planning and management projects. The team addresses water supply resilience challenges in Texas and works with Stantec’s water supply and watershed management sector across North America.

The position involves planning and engineering studies related to water supply, watershed and water systems analysis, water infrastructure, and operations. The engineer/planner will contribute to technical analyses, project delivery, client coordination, and efforts to grow Stantec’s water resources services. The role is suited to a water resources professional interested in applying innovative technical approaches and analytical tools to complex water challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering, water resources engineering, hydrology, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in water resources studies and analysis.
• Experience in water resources planning and engineering, such as feasibility studies; water allocation; reservoir operations; water-system hydrologic modeling and analysis; water supply availability and reliability studies; integrated water management studies; conjunctive use; hydrology and hydraulics; demand management; or water conservation.
• Current knowledge of water resources dynamics, water management facilities, water programs, and water infrastructure operations in Texas and the Western U.S., including applicable laws, policies, regulations, and planning processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey complex technical issues to varied audiences.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and Access.
• Commitment to client satisfaction and delivery of high-quality work products.
• Valid Texas P.E. license, or ability to obtain one within 1 year of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in civil or environmental engineering.
• Experience using and interpreting outputs from analytical tools used in water resources management studies, such as WAM/WRAP, RiverWare, WEAP, GoldSim, ArcGIS, HEC-ResSim, HEC-RAS 1D/2D, HEC-HMS, and MODFLOW.
• Experience with programming languages such as Python, R, VBA, or MATLAB for data analysis, post-processing, and visualization.
• Geographically based in Texas or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in multidisciplinary water resources project teams in Texas and other regions.
• Apply and develop knowledge of Texas and Western U.S. water resources, river systems, water-related infrastructure, applicable laws, policies, and regulations, and water supply system operations.
• Conduct technical evaluations of water resources management issues and infrastructure at local, regional, and statewide scales.
• Perform feasibility studies, water hydraulic, hydrologic, and system-operation modeling, engineering calculations, research, and preparation of planning and technical engineering reports.
• Evaluate water supply options for environmental, municipal, industrial, agricultural, recreational, energy, and other needs.
• Evaluate the effects of proposed water infrastructure, water system operational changes, and water policy changes on water supplies.
• Support project management activities for planning and execution of water resources planning and engineering projects.
• Coordinate with project managers, project engineers, clients, regulatory agencies, and subcontractors.
• Participate in statewide efforts to identify, pursue, and win new projects to grow Stantec’s water resources services.
• Present, document, and visualize modeling and analytical outputs for clients, agencies, regulators, and other interested parties.
• Maintain high standards of delivery, quality, flexibility, and innovation.
• Build positive working relationships and remain flexible in learning new skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level