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Experienced/senior/principal water resources engineer (dams & reservoirs)

Edinburgh
Stantec UK
Principal
Posted: 29 July
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The Opportunity

The Energy Transition is the fundamental shift underway in how we, as a global community, produce, distribute, and consume energy.

Will you be part of the solution? If you are passionate about making a difference in the sector, then join Stantec's industry-leading Water Power & Dams team in driving change!

As a result of recent successes and the development of new projects and clients, Stantec is looking to recruit a Senior, Principal, or experienced Water Resources Engineer into our Dams & Reservoirs team.

Working as part of our Dams & Reservoirs team within our Energy & Resources business, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects across Dams and Hydropower, including Coire Glas, Cruachan, Pitlochry, Loch Awe, Sloy, Bewl, Little Swinburne, East and West Hallington, and more.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including hydraulic/civil engineers, hydrologists, geotechnical, structural, and mechanical engineers. Your responsibilities will include hydrology studies/analyses, hydraulic modelling and design, dam break and floodplain inundation studies, report preparation, and liaising with client teams.

More information on Stantec's Energy & Resources team can be found here: Stantec Energy Transition - UK

About You

Ideally, you will be:

* Degree qualified in Civil Engineering with experience in hydraulics and hydrology
* Chartered or on the path to Chartership (preferred)
* Experienced in Dams hydraulics (essential)
* Proficient with 1D steady and unsteady modelling software such as HADES and HEC-RAS
* Experienced with 2D modelling software like HEC-RAS, RiverFlow2D, or TUFLOW
* Knowledge of CFD modelling software such as FLOW-3D, OpenFOAM, or SimFLOW is highly advantageous

Why Join Us?

* Our People Culture: We are a close-knit team with a friendly and collaborative environment
* Awards: Recognized as the International Consulting Firm of the Year and Best Place to Work - Large Consulting Firms at the 2024 NCE awards, and among the top 10 most sustainable companies globally by Corporate Knights
* Great Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, holidays, private medical insurance, gym discounts, and more
* Flexible working arrangements
* Exciting projects across sectors in the UK&I
* Industry-leading training, development, and professional subscriptions

To hear from our employees about life at Stantec, please click on My Stantec Stories.

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About Stantec

Stantec employs over 31,000 people across more than 450 locations worldwide. We have served UK clients for over 150 years, focusing on sustainable, healthy, and prosperous communities through planning, design, delivery, and management of infrastructure projects.

Our teams deliver effective solutions, translating client visions into valued outcomes, and addressing today’s challenges while aiming for a better future. We promote equality and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities and supporting a diverse workforce.

If you are excited about this role but feel your experience may not align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. We are committed to making the recruitment process accessible and supporting all applicants. For assistance, contact careers.UK@stantec.com.

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