Senior Water Resources Engineer

Overview

Senior engineer leading dam safety reviews, hydrologic/hydraulic analysis and water infrastructure design.

Key Responsibilities

• project management
• structure design
• hydraulic analysis
• field inspections
• technical reporting
• client liaison

Tasks

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

Requirements

• autocad
• civil 3d
• hec‑ras
• project management
• p.eng.
• civil engineering

What You Bring

-Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in water resources, hydrotechnical, or dam engineering. -Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office Suite. -Excellent written and verbal communication skills. -Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean driving record. -Proven project management experience with the ability to balance multiple priorities. -Experience with Dam Safety Guidelines, associated technical bulletins, and provincial regulations. -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. -Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills. -Registered (or eligible for registration) as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in British Columbia. -Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Water Resources Engineering (Master’s degree considered an asset). -Strong technical background in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling (e.g., HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HY-7, SWMM, FLO-2D, HYFRANS). -Knowledge of environmental permitting, legislation, and regulatory processes. -Experience taking projects from proposal through construction completion.

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Benefits

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

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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