Senior Water Resources Engineer River Restoration

Senior Water Resources Engineer or Senior Fluvial Geomorphologist – River Restoration

Strong communities don’t just happen. They’re thoughtfully planned and future-ready. We bring life to urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas through master-planned communities, mixed-use developments, parks, and recreation facilities. The result: vibrant economic centers, resilient neighborhoods, and welcoming places that feel like home.

If you’re passionate about empowering communities, join us to discover a career with endless opportunities to make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable. 

Your Opportunity

Stantec's River Services Team delivers stream restoration, geomorphological assessment, watershed studies, environmental assessments, and floodplain analysis across Ontario and Canada. Working alongside specialists in ecology, landscape architecture, hydrogeology, and engineering, we help our clients develop resilient, practical, and sustainable solutions for natural watercourse systems.

We are seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer or Senior Fluvial Geomorphologist to join our Waterloo, ON team (hybrid and remote arrangements may be considered). This role is ideal for someone passionate about natural systems, enjoys solving complex challenges, and is motivated to develop both projects and people.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a senior member of the River Services team, you will provide technical leadership on river restoration, fluvial geomorphology, watershed, and water resources projects from planning through implementation. You will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, mentor developing professionals, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to the continued growth and advancement of Stantec's River Services practice. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and provide quality reviews for technical assessments, technical reporting, modelling, and detailed design of stream restoration, river engineering, floodplain management, and watershed projects for public and private sector clients.


• Mentor developing professionals by sharing knowledge, providing constructive feedback, and supporting career growth. 


• Apply creativity, critical thinking, and professional judgment to solve complex technical challenges. 


• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment where diverse perspectives are valued. 


• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and regulators to deliver successful project outcomes. 


• Provide leadership and accountability for the successful delivery of projects. 


• Lead and contribute to proposal development, build trusted client relationships, and help grow the River Services practice. 


• Provide senior-level support during construction and implementation of River Services projects. 


• Advance technical practice through innovation, thought leadership, and the development of industry best practices.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Demonstrated experience leading projects and providing technical oversight.


• A commitment to technical excellence, client service, innovation, and continuous professional development.


• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Geoscience, or a related discipline.


• Minimum 10-15 years of experience with Stream Restoration / Surface Water Resources work


• Professional designation as a P.Eng. or P.Geo. in Ontario, or eligibility to obtain registration.

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.

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.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.