Water Resources Engineer (Intermediate/ Senior)

Overview

Lead design and delivery of water resources, flood, and coastal engineering projects in BC

Key Responsibilities

• hydrotechnical design
• hydraulic modelling
• gis mapping
• statistical analysis
• climate assessment
• proposal preparation

Tasks

-Assessment of climate change impacts to support planning and design of infrastructure. -Mentoring of junior Water Resources Engineers in Training and Technologists -Involvement in a variety of project phases including planning, design, tendering, and construction. -Statistical analysis of hydrometeorological datasets. -Hydrotechnical design of water management infrastructure and flood protection systems such as dikes, bank erosion/scour protection, shoreline erosion protection, inlet/outlet structures, spillway channels, culverts, bridges, weirs, sediment basins, and wetlands. -Hydraulic analysis and modelling of creeks/rivers/channels, culverts, bridges, and water management structures. -Mapping and spatial analysis of GIS data. -Proposal preparation. -Site visits to assess project sites, carry out construction field reviews, and/or complete emergency flood response services. -Meeting project requirements in a timely and effective manner. -Technical writing and preparation of client deliverables. -Being a ‘project leader’, providing leadership on proposals and projects. -Hydraulic analysis and modelling of drainage and stormwater systems.

Requirements

• professional engineer
• engineering degree
• gis software
• hec‑ras
• watershed modelling
• 8+ years

What You Bring

-Experience in coastal/shoreline engineering is considered an asset. -Undergraduate degree in engineering or applied sciences from an accredited post secondary institution. A graduate degree and/or a water resources focus in your educational background will be considered an asset. -Registered, or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with EGBC. -Experience in GIS and spatial analysis software such as QGIS, Manifold, or ArcGIS. -Highly self motivated with excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. -Experience using water resources software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HEC-SSP, R , MIKE+, SWAN, Raven, and PCSWMM. -8+ years of experience. -Ability to work in both collaborative team environments and independently. -Hydrological analysis and watershed modelling. -Experience analyzing and designing a variety of solutions for water resources projects. -Willingness to travel occasionally to project sites. -Floodplain modelling and mapping.

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Benefits

-Competitive salary and benefits, including a fitness allowance, and company-matching pension program. -Ongoing support for your growth and development, including a formal professional development program, mentoring programs, training opportunities, and professional designation support. -A hybrid work environment that allows for a combination of working from home and in the office.

About Associated Engineering

-Founded in Edmonton in 1946, the firm grew from a local practice into a national consultancy spanning multiple offices. -Driven by technical excellence, it has earned awards like Canada’s Schreyer Award multiple times and platinum Best Managed status. -Projects range from bridge rehabilitation and water treatment plants to airport tunnels and marine habitat restoration. -Its services weave together urban planning, civil and environmental engineering, landscape architecture, and asset management. -Specialisms include sustainability-focused work in buildings, energy systems, water infrastructure, transportation networks, and environmental science.

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