Senior Water Resources Engineer

Overview

Senior water resources engineer focusing on dam safety, hydrologic/hydraulic design, project management.

Key Responsibilities

• hydrologic analysis
• floodplain mapping
• project management
• dam safety
• field investigations
• technical reporting

Tasks

-Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, including watershed modeling, floodplain mapping, and flow simulations. -Manage projects from proposal through conceptual design, detailed design, and construction. -Lead and contribute to dam safety reviews and related assessments. -Liaise with clients, regulators, and stakeholders to support project delivery. -Participate in field investigations and site inspections, as required. -Prepare high-quality technical reports, design drawings, and engineering memos. -Design and review hydraulic and civil structures, such as weirs, culverts, channels, erosion protection, and detention ponds. -Support and mentor junior staff within the Geo-Hydro team.

Requirements

• autocad 3d
• hec‑ras
• p.eng
• bachelor's eng
• 10+ years
• project management

What You Bring

-Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean driving record. -Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management. -A collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. -Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Water Resources Engineering (Master’s degree considered an asset). -Excellent written and verbal communication skills. -Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills. -Experience with Dam Safety Guidelines, associated technical bulletins, and provincial regulations. -Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in water resources, hydrotechnical, or dam engineering. -Proven project management experience with the ability to balance multiple priorities. -Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office Suite. -Knowledge of environmental permitting, legislation, and regulatory processes. -Strong technical background in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling (e.g., HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HY-7, SWMM, FLO-2D, HYFRANS). -Experience taking projects from proposal through construction completion. -Registered (or eligible for registration) as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in British Columbia.

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Benefits

-Personal days -Access to our mentorship and professional development programs. -Paid vacation and sick leave -Professional membership reimbursements -Competitive compensation and benefits package, including: -A welcoming, collaborative company culture with social events and team initiatives. -Comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage -Group RRSP matching program

About Ecora Engineering & Environmental Ltd.

-Offers integrated civil, structural, geotechnical, environmental, forestry, surveying and resource-science services across sectors like municipal, land development, energy and transportation. -Typical projects include residential and commercial land subdivisions, stormwater systems, road and highway design, structural building projects, contaminated-site remediation and forestry resource modeling. -Standout engagements include the first Remote Avalanche Control System towers in Canada, riparian restoration in the Kettle Valley and international forest management training programs. -Operates as a Canadian-owned firm delivering globally through a flexible, multidisciplinary model that blends technical expertise with natural resource insight.

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