Water Resources EIT - ( 24000472 )

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

As a Water Resources Engineer-in-Training (EIT) you will work with close guidance and supervision on tasks and smaller projects, and as a team member of a larger project under the guidance of a senior engineer/designer, you will participate in the evaluation, recommendation, and specification of engineering principles to select the most appropriate plan involving the collaboration with multiple stakeholders and expertise within the company. You will assist in verifying compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and engineering standards/practices.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Works with other engineering disciplines and technical professionals in the coordination of the project under the direction of a senior engineer/ designer.

• Performs field work as directed by a senior engineer/ designer.

• Assists with basic engineering duties on projects of various complexity.

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling.

• Assist in stormwater master planning and resilience planning at a basin or community scale.

• Assist in floodplain evaluations, including modeling and permit support.

• Support stream restoration design.

• Assist in the design and analysis of stormwater management facilities, conveyance systems, and flood protection projects.

• Provide field support for water quality studies, watershed walkovers, stream assessments, and other projects.

• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Knowledge of civil and environmental engineering concepts and techniques.

• Willingness to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.

• Positive attitude and desire to learn, grow, and succeed.

• Knowledge of stormwater planning and engineering.

• Knowledge of hydraulics and hydrology analysis and modeling.

• Knowledge of gradually varied flow calculations and modeling.

• Knowledge of GIS mapping and spatial analysis and AutoCAD Civil3D and/or Microstation drafting and standards.

• Technical writing and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to help with schematic, conceptual, and final designs, and construction plan preparation.

• Ability to use hydrology and hydraulics software (e.g. HEC-RAS, SWMM, and/or Pond Pack) and Microsoft Office software.

• Ability to perform moderate field work and walk 2-4 miles per day in rough terrain.

• Ability to work in the field for long hours in all weather conditions.

• Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner, both in writing and in person, with clients, employees and visitors.

• Ability to prepare reports and conduct studies.

• Must have a good driving record and valid driver’s license.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree (minimum) in Civil, Water Resources, Biological Systems, Agricultural, Environmental Engineering, or other similar degree is required.

• Minimum of 0-2 years of experience.

• Co-op/Internship experience preferred.

• Course work in hydraulics and hydrology required.

• PCSWMM experience preferred.

• Course work in GIS, AutoCAD/Microstation, water quality treatment, and related subjects preferred.

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification required at a minimum, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.

Typical office environment working with computers mixed with field work, which may include light lifting and exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

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.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best with technical skills for the planning, design, and management of environmental and industrial projects.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

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

Primary Location : United States-Virginia-Richmond

Organization : BC-2034 EnvSvcs-US East Mid Atlantic

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Entry Level

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Nov 15, 2024, 12:17:37 PM

Req ID: 24000472

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans