City : Dartmouth

Category : Regular Full time

Industry : Materials & Construction

Employer : Stantec

Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they’re facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we’re helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world’s most precious resource.

Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking an Intermediate Coastal Engineer to join our Dartmouth office, with consideration for other Atlantic Canadian locations. You will be part of the Water Resources Technical Team within Stantec’s Water Business Line.

Your Key Responsibilities

As an Intermediate Coastal Engineer, you will contribute to a variety of hydrotechnical, hydrologic, and hydraulic projects within a dynamic design team. You will report directly to a Project Manager or Team Lead.

• 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, with proficiency in HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, and PCSWMM
• Prepare clear and comprehensive technical reports documenting field investigations, analytical findings, and interpretations
• Support proposal development and assist in creating work plans, project schedules, and budgets, while managing assigned projects and tasks
• Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams, contributing to a cohesive and productive work environment
• Demonstrate a solid understanding and consistent application of industry standards, guidelines, and regulatory frameworks
• Perform primarily office-based work, involving extended periods of computer use and data analysis

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• 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
• Project management skills are an asset
• Valid G-class driver’s license required

Education and Experience

• Graduate degree in Engineering with a focus on hydrodynamics, water resources, or hydrology
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in consulting or regulatory environments
• Regular use of hydrodynamic modeling tools
• Professional registration with APGNS or Engineers NS (or equivalent provincial entity) or eligibility to obtain P.Eng. or P.Geo.

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.

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 account, 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 account.

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: Canada | NS | Dartmouth

Organization: BC-1634 Water-CA Ontario East & Atlantic

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 15/04/2026 07:04:18

Req ID: 1005408