Agricultural/Irrigation Engineer

Agricultural/Irrigation Engineer – ( 240003OD )

Description

At Stantec, we approach every water and natural resource project we undertake—whether at the local, regional, or watershed level— thoughtfully, and execute it with excellence across all project phases. We partner with our clients to design fit-for-purpose solutions that address their communities’ unique needs throughout the water infrastructure lifecycle. Our experts lead their fields and guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. We’re a place where you can apply your passion and collaborate with top talent on work that’s critical to our clients, our communities, and the industry at large.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking an Agricultural Engineer to design and manage projects in our successful Water business in the Southwest. The Chandler Stantec office has a 40-year history working on irrigation projects in Arizona and has delivered many of the most significant agricultural irrigation and municipal conveyance projects in the region. Stantec offers industry leading benefits, opportunities for growth and advancement, supportive team members, and challenging projects that make a difference in our communities, our industry, and the world.

At Stantec, we believe that truly transformative work is born from a culture that values diversity. It’s our diversity of thought and expression that sets us apart as an employer—it is through our combined creativity, innovation, and expertise that we do our best work for our clients and have a lasting impact on our world. Stantec’s leadership sees our people as our most valuable resource and is committed to the health, wellbeing, and safety of our team. We have adopted a flexible work environment, including remote work as appropriate, so that our team members can deliver their best both in and outside the office.

Your Key Responsibilities

Project Technical Leadership: Lead the technical execution of agricultural and water projects, with an emphasis on irrigation systems including pipelines and open channel conveyance, regional conveyance facilities, pumping systems, and local water and sewer systems.

Mentoring, training, and supervision of junior engineers.

Preparation of engineering reports, drawings, and specifications related to irrigation planning and design and other related water conveyance projects.

Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams, clients or other consultants.

Undertake field work or field investigations where required.

Assist in proposal preparation where required.

Attend in house and formal training sessions to ensure continuing professional development.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Proven irrigation system planning and design experience.

Experience on other related water conveyance projects considered an asset.

Understanding of all phases of project implementation, and strong understanding of engineering design processes.

Experienced with hydraulic analysis/modeling.

Passion for team building and collaboration.

Education and Experience

Education: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, agricultural engineering, or a similar engineering degree.

Experience: Minimum 5 years relevant professional experience.

Licenses/Certifications: Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) is required.

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 others talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees 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-Arizona-Chandler

Organization : BC-1813 Water-US Southwest

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Oct 7, 2024, 11:24:56 AM

Req ID: 240003OD

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, 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 local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans