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Intermediate Hydrotechnical Engineer (BC)

Tetra Tech

The Role

Overview

Conduct hydrological assessments and design water resource structures for dam projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • hydrodynamic modeling
  • hydrological assessment
  • design review
  • project drawings
  • cost estimates
  • issue resolution

Tasks

-Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns. -Develop sound technical solutions including assessment, design, evaluation and construction for water resource structures. -Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards. -Complete site-specific hydrological assessment. -Prepare and maintain quality checks of designs, drawings, specifications, and quantity calculations. -Prepare technical letters and reviews, reports, quality control documents, memos and other documentation. -Prepare project drawings, study maps, specifications, cost estimates, operational plans, schedules and various project deliverables. -Develop hydrodynamic models. -Identify, address and resolve technical design, operational and construction issues and conflicts as needed to deliver the work plan.

Requirements

  • hec-hms
  • autocad
  • civil3d
  • gis
  • bachelor's
  • 5-10yr

What You Bring

-Demonstrate good teamwork skills and share leadership responsibilities for smaller team. -Proven success in delivering high-quality projects and assignments on time and on budget demonstrates competence and reliability. -Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are necessary for effective collaboration with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders. -Must be able and willing to travel for business on a frequent basis as may be required for site visits and project-related travel. -Knowledge of HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, MS Excel, GIS, AutoCAD, and Civil3D is advantageous. Proficiency in these software tools facilitates efficient design and drafting processes. -Must be well organized and capable of managing and prioritizing numerous tasks. This commitment ensures successful project delivery, client satisfaction, and quality management. -Proven skills employing civil and hydrotechnical engineering fundamentals including hydrology assessment, hydraulic calculation and design. -Experience in writing reports, technical memos, and client communications ensures clear documentation and effective project communication. -Ability to work well independently and as part of a team environment ensures adaptability and flexibility. -5 - 10 years experience in civil/hydrotechnical engineering in Canada, preferably on water resource projects and dams. New grads completed relative courses in water resources are welcome to apply for this position. -Possession of a valid Canadian driver’s license. -Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent diploma with relevant experience. EIT or Professional engineering registration in Canada would be an asset.

Benefits

-We have embraced a hybrid culture. We will provide you the tools to work almost anywhere. -Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees. -Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth. Mentorship with world leading experts in your field. -Overtime is calculated at 1.5 times. -Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits, available on day one of employment. -Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.

The Company

About Tetra Tech

-Leveraging a signature science-driven approach, it tackles complex problems in water, environmental restoration and sustainable infrastructure. -It organizes itself into government and commercial/international groups, enabling tailored expertise across public and private sectors. -Its Digital Systems division develops advanced analytics and visualization tools (like FusionMap®), supporting clients in grid reliability and AI infrastructure. -Unusual among engineering firms, it bridges traditional civil projects with cutting-edge digital and AI-enabled infrastructure solutions.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Defense Services

Disaster and Emergency Management

Marine

Transportation

Government

Water Resources

Utilities

Infrastructure

Transmission and Distribution

Ports and Airports