Water Resources Engineer

Do you see your career as a highway to a brighter future? Join our water resources team to drive forth our economies, our societies, and your career. Whether you want the opportunity to work on a new alignment limited access highway project, a high-profile Pennsylvania Turnpike mainline realignment project, a major Interstate widening project or numerous smaller roadway projects, Stantec is the place for you, we have it all. Your Opportunity The role of a Water Resources Engineer is to work as a team member on small and large projects under the guidance of a Senior Engineer. The Water Resources Engineer will work under direct supervision of a Senior Engineer to develop skills in evaluating, selecting, specifying, and engineering water resource elements for projects. Current design projects that you may have the opportunity to help deliver include: - PennDOT I-83 North York Widening Project - Learn more at: - PennDOT U.S. 219 Meyersdale to Old Salisbury Road - Learn more at: - PennDOT SR 228 Corridor Improvement Project This position can be based in Mechanicsburg, PA or Pittsburgh, PA and has the possibility of a hybrid work schedule Key Responsibilities - Uses knowledge of the general concepts of relevant civil engineering elements including the design of drainage, stormwater, E&S control, grading, etc. - Performs civil engineering design tasks on assigned transportation and oil/natural gas related projects. - Uses knowledge of the general concepts of relevant water resources fundamentals to design drainage conveyance systems, stormwater management features, and erosion and sediment (E&S) pollution control features, for transportation (PennDOT and PA Turnpike Commission) and Oil/Natural Gas projects. - Perform design calculations with minimal supervision. - Assist in preparation of stormwater management plans, E&S pollution control plans, culvert analysis, drainage pipe and inlet design, channel design and NPDES/ESCGP/waterway permit document preparation. - Assists in the preparation of engineering calculations, project documents reports, client contact and communication pertaining to specific projects, depending on experience. - Attends and assists in client/contractor/stakeholder meetings to gain a better understanding of clientu2019s goals, depending on experience. - Recognizes when technical problems are developing and initiates appropriate corrective actions. - Trains less experienced team members in day-to-day activities including routine technical design, processing, and company procedures, depending on experience. - Utilizes relevant software programs to prepare exhibits and complex working drawings. Continues to develop skills using software programs for design and/or drafting. - Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned. Your Capabilities and Credentials - Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity and innovation. - Takes initiative on tasks and in coordinating with other members of the design team. - Working knowledge of PennDOT and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission design criteria preferred. - Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite. - Developing ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agencies. - Proficient in Microstation, as well as relevant software programs which may include In Roads/Open Roads, Auto Turn, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, Hydraflow Storm Sewers and Hyrdographs, HydraCAD, and StormCAD. Education and Experience - Bacheloru2019s degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or related field - Minimum of 3 years of water resources experience to include projects with PennDOT or the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Position will primarily work in an office setting; may require some field work. 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. 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) 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 PA Mechanicsburg Organization: 2027 Transpt-US Pennsylvania Infrastructure-Mechanicsburg PA Employee Status: Regular Business Justification: New Position Travel: No Schedule: Full time Job Posting: 29/01/2026 04:01:11 Req ID: 1003916 #additionalStantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, 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 laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.

Created: 2026-02-02