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Description 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 Our Alberta Water Resources Team has an opportunity for a Junior Water Resources/Irrigation Engineer (Medicine Hat/Lethbridge) who will support our hydrotechnical team on agricultural irrigation design, hydrological analysis, hydraulic structure designs, watercourse flood modelling and mapping, pipeline networks, and pump station designs. You should be able to evaluate, select, specify, and engineer systems or products for a project in the water resources and hydrotechnical sectors. You will perform a variety of tasks which may include research for up-to-date techniques, calculations, hydraulic and hydrological modeling, field work, project coordination, reporting, and meeting attendance and recording. A junior water resources/irrigation engineer will assist more senior engineers/designers by performing the routine aspects of water resources, detailed analyses, and other civil engineering assignments. As a Junior Water Resources/Irrigation Engineer tasks will include but are not limited to undertaking engineering studies, engineering design and document preparation, and related field work or investigations as required. The successful candidate shall demonstrate the following attributes: Interested in Agricultural Irrigation design including hydraulic structures, pipelines and pump stations, canals and reservoirs, and large-scale irrigation developments Understanding of irrigation system planning and design experience Eager to learn as a self-learner, a desire to take initiative. The drive to embrace continuous improvement as they develop in their career. Demonstrate a willingness to strive for excellence in all aspects of their work activities. Finds it personally rewarding to successfully meet and overcome challenges. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to work with a team, but also self-motivated. Flexibility to work beyond regular business hours when needed. Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks. Valid Class 5 Drivers License Your Key Responsibilities Preparation of engineering reports, drawings, and specifications related to irrigation planning and design and other related water conveyance projects. Completing conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design tasks to support the execution of the project. 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. Adhere to Stantec''s Environmental Health and Safety protocols and processes. Qualifications Your Education and Experience The successful candidate will have a minimum of 1 year of related experience working on irrigation or water resources related projects, A Bachelor''s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent is required. Registered as a E.I.T. with APEGA (or eligible to register) in the Province of Alberta. Typical office environment working with computers and working at a desk 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. 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.