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Higher Ground Consulting; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting company based in Calgary is seeking an Intermediate Hydrotechnical Engineer. The role involves managing hydrotechnical engineering projects, mentoring junior engineers, and executing water resource engineering services. Candidates should have a degree in engineering, a valid P.Eng. in Alberta, and at least 6 years of experience in related fields. This position offers a flexible work environment and a competitive salary range of $100,000 to $120,000 per year.

Benefits

Opportunities for Growth

Flexible working environment

Dog-friendly office

Qualifications

• Registered as, or ability to register as, a P.Eng. in Alberta.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in hydrotechnical engineering.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute hydrotechnical engineering analysis and design.
• Project management including project initiation, coordination, and execution.
• Mentor and manage intermediate and junior engineers.

Skills

Hydrotechnical engineering

Project management

Water resources engineering

Hydrologic modeling

Hydraulic analysis

Education

Hydrotechnical, Water Resources or Civil engineering degree

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

SWMM

QGIS

Job description

Intermediate Hydrotechnical Engineer

Posted on November 10, 2025 by Higher Ground Consulting

Job Details

Higher Ground Consulting, an Englobe company (HGC) is seeking an intermediate level Hydrotechnical Engineer to help lead the development and execution of hydrotechnical engineering services to support HGC?s ongoing projects and clients, as well as assist in building up our water resource engineering team. The successful applicant will provide and manage the development and execution of hydrotechnical engineering analysis and design to support various civil heavy earthworks projects including water storage dams, river intakes, earthen containment ponds, pipelines, and industrial surface water management infrastructure. The successful candidate will have the initiative and accountability to work independently and with a team in a rewarding, fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Project management, including project initiation, coordination, and execution
• Assisting in water resources business development
• Mentoring and managing intermediate and junior water resources engineers
• Formulate design and detailed calculations, prepare reports, specifications, and construction cost estimates.
• Delegating design, calculations, reporting and other activities to junior staff and be responsible for the review of the work.
• Hydrotechnical design and analysis including (but not limited to) hydrologic modelling, hydraulics design and modelling, erosion and sediment control, flood analysis and mitigation design and river engineering
• Coordinate with civil engineers, civil designers, and environmental scientists to integrate hydrological and hydrotechnical considerations into project designs.
• Develop and/or review dam break inundation models.
• Complete watershed delineation, runoff modelling and water balance evaluations.
• Prepare flood frequency analysis, design storm analysis, peak discharge calculations, and wind/wave calculations using federal design standards.
• Site inspection and supervision

Necessary Qualifications

• Hydrotechnical, Water Resources or Civil engineering degree
• Registered as, or the ability to immediately register as, a P.Eng. in Alberta
• Computer and software skills to complete hydraulic analysis, including HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, QGIS
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills are essential
• Applicant must be willing to travel and be in the field as required on a project needs basis
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in hydrotechnical engineering, with a focus on civil earthworks and waste management in Alberta, British Columbia, or similar environment.

Assets Considered

• Experience with the design, operation, and inspection of earthen dams
• CFD modelling experience.
• Involvement with the Canadian Dam Association and familiarity with Guidelines
• Experience the design and construction of large civil earthworks projects
• Hydraulic design experience
• Municipal sewer design experience
• Experience in open pit mine surface water management
• Experience in environmental sciences

Additional Information

This position will be based in our head office in downtown Calgary, Alberta. Higher Ground Consulting works on a basis of mutual trust and respect with our employees. We want our people to be regularly in the office to foster communication, culture, and efficiency, however we do not mandate specific office time or working schedules. We have a relaxed, flexible and dog-friendly office. This position will work with clients and team members in multiple locations across Canada.

In addition to a competitive compensation package, the advantages of working at HGC include:

• Opportunities for Growth: Higher Ground is a growing consulting company, that has thrived on being adaptive to the market and staying open to new strategic growth initiatives. That means when our people come to us with a plan or id

Job Location and Salary

• Location: Calgary, AB
• Work location: On site
• Salary: $100,000 to $120,000 per year
• Terms of employment: Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Vacancies: 1 vacancy
• Source: indeed.com #9935047620