Job Description
We are seeking an Intermediate or Senior Coastal Engineer to join our Burnaby office. You will be part of the Water Resources Engineering team within Stantec’s Water Business Line. You will report directly to a Team Lead on our local Water Resources team and collaborate with other water resources engineers from across Canada and within Stantec’s global networks to deliver projects both in British Columbia and across the Globe.

Your Key Responsibilities

Manage assigned projects and tasks independently and with minimal supervision.

Demonstrate a solid understanding and consistent application of industry standards, guidelines, and regulatory frameworks

Lead and contribute to engineering assessment and design projects involving infrastructure, flood risk reduction, and restoration in coastal areas.

Develop hydrodynamic models using tools such as MIKE 3, MIKE 21, and Telemac to support coastal and river engineering projects including design of coastal protection, nature based solutions, flooding risk analysis, design of marine infrastructure, sediment transport analysis, shoreline protection assessments, etc.

Apply a strong understanding of hydrologic and hydraulic principles as well as coastal processes.

Prepare technical reports documenting field investigations, analytical findings interpretations, design basis, design drawings, and opinions of probable cost.

Lead and support proposal development and assist in creating work plans, project schedules, and budgets.

Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams, contributing to a cohesive and productive work environment that values mentoring, workload sharing and both individual and team development.





Perform primarily office-based work, involving extended periods of computer use and data analysis

Qualifications

Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills

Ability to deliver high-quality, organized, and consistent results

Self-motivated and collaborative team player

Capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities daily

Recognized for technical expertise and practical problem-solving

Disciplined approach to project execution and technical excellence

Sound decision-making and problem-solving abilities

Excellent team-building abilities

Technically proficient

Familiarity with local markets and practices is an asset

Commitment to Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) standards

Entry-level project management skills are an asset

Education and Experience

Graduate degree in Civil or Water Resources Engineering with a focus on hydrodynamics, water resources, and geomorphology or earth sciences

Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in consulting or regulatory environments

Regular use of hydrodynamic modeling tools.

Skilled engineer registration (P.Eng.) with EGBC or eligibility to obtain P.Eng.

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 the Team
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings plan, 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 time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings plan.

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

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📌 Senior Coastal Engineer (British Columbia)
🏢 Stantec.
📍 British Columbia