Senior Water Resources Engineer (London)

Senior Water Resources Engineer – Markham, Ontario

Seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join our Water Resources Technical Team within Stantec Environmental Services Business Line. The position is located in Markham, Ontario with the option to consider other Ontario locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage water resources projects involving hydrologic, hydraulic, and water quality components.
• Oversee project budgets, staff allocation, and invoice preparation and review.
• Prepare proposals, develop work plans, schedules, and budgets, and manage projects and tasks.
• Author clear and comprehensive technical reports documenting modeling results, field investigations, and analytical findings.
• Design and supervise hydrological and water quality field investigations.
• Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams to contribute to project success.
• Apply industry standards, guidelines, and regulatory frameworks consistently.
• Perform primarily office‑based work involving extended computer use and data analysis.
• Travel to field sites as required, including occasional overnight stays.

Capabilities and Credentials

• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve team goals.
• Proven mentorship capabilities for junior and intermediate staff.
• Capacity to manage multiple projects and tasks consistently.
• Strong business development, client engagement, and financial management skills.
• Effective time management, organization, and prioritization.
• Disciplined approach to project execution and technical excellence.
• Strong problem‑solving and timely decision‑making abilities.
• Proficient in technical and non‑technical communication with clients, regulators, academia, and the public.
• Commitment to Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) standards.
• Solid understanding of Ontario and federal water resources legislation, regulations, and guidance.
• Experience with numerical hydrodynamic, hydrologic, and hydraulic modeling tools is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high‑quality, organized, and consistent work.
• Strong initiative and independent decision‑making skills.
• Excellent team‑building and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Technical proficiency and practical problem‑solving expertise.
• Familiarity with local markets and practices is an asset.

Education and Experience

• Graduate degree in Engineering or Environmental Sciences with a focus on water resources and hydrology.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in consulting or regulatory environments.
• Professional registration with the Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) or Professional Geoscientists Ontario (PGO).
• Valid G‑class driver’s license required.

Additional Requirements

• 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.

Benefits Summary

• Health, dental, and vision plans.
• Wellness program and health care spending accounts.
• Wellness spending account.
• Group registered retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase program.
• Group tax‑free savings account.
• Life and accidental death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Short‑term/long‑term disability plans and emergency travel benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement and skilled membership fee coverage.
• Paid time off.

NOTE: The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

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.