Engineering Technician

Manitoba Hydro; Thompson; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Nine-day work cycle

Job summary

Manitoba Hydro is seeking a field-based Hydrometric Technician to conduct hydrometric and environmental surveys along rivers and lakes, supporting operations and licensing requirements. You will install data acquisition platforms, program sensors, and manage telemetry while maintaining safety and reporting procedures.

The role involves long-term monitoring, data analysis, and collaboration with the Hydrometric Survey Supervisor to deliver accurate field data and environmental assessments.

Qualifications

• Two-year diploma with related experience or Grade 12 + certificate program with two years related experience.
• Knowledge of data collection standards for water quantity/quality and surveying.
• Experience with GPS-based surveying and bathymetric data collection.
• Familiarity with safety rules and procedures for field work.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hydrometric, physical and aquatic surveys and analysis.
• Install and maintain field data platforms and sensors; program loggers and telemetry.
• Carry out water quality monitoring and report results (sediment, conductivity, erosion).
• Perform hydro-acoustic, GPS and bathymetric measurements.
• Prepare field notes and reports; ensure safety and cost awareness in daily work.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication (oral and written)

Physical fitness

Willingness to travel

Driver's licence

Education

Two-year diploma in Environmental/Physical Science/Geomatics/Engineering/Natural Resource Management

Grade 12 with related certificate + 2 years experience

Tools

GPS equipment

Sonar/ADCP

Electronic data acquisition systems

Job description

Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers! We are a leader among energy companies in North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's best as we continue to build a company that champions safety, supports innovation, and delivers on our commitment to customer service - while actively fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace reflective of the communities we serve.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Nine-day work cycle, typically resulting in every other Monday off to support a balanced approach to work, family life and community.

Position Overview:

Under the direction of the Hydrometric Survey Supervisor conduct various hydrometric, physical and aquatic environment and land-based surveys including associated analysis, reporting and supporting activities along rivers and lakes that constitute Hydro's hydraulic network.

Responsibilities:

• Implement long term water quantity (hydrometric) and meteorological monitoring and reporting activities that support operational and licencing requirements, hydro-technical studies and environmental monitoring programs.
• Install and maintain a network of real time electronic Environmental Data Acquisition Platforms and their associated sensors. Tasks include programming loggers and sensors, establishing real-time telemetry, data management and field calibration measurements.
• Carry out long term physical water quality monitoring and reporting activities including determining suspended sediments, conductivity, bed load transport, surface and sub- surface erosion and sedimentation rates that support Hydro's various construction and environmental monitoring and protection programs.
• Perform hydro-acoustic surveys for determining water velocities, discharge and bathymetry including erosion and sedimentation measurements.
• Perform GPS surveys for determining vertical and horizontal reference.
• Following established standards and protocols, undertake data analysis, computations and reporting using advanced software on a wide variety of environmental parameters.
• Maintain detailed field notes and prepare reports on field activities.
• Responsible for the day-to-day monitoring deliverables of an assigned area of operation including job planning, safety awareness, cost control and routine administrative duties.
• Maintain effective communication and liaison within the work group and other related areas of the Corporation.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a two-year diploma in Environmental or Physical Science, Geomatics, Civil Engineering or Natural Resource Management Technology from an institute of recognized standing plus a minimum of one year of directly related experience;
• OR
• Grade 12 and completion of a certificate program in any of the above disciplines, and two years of directly related experience.
• Knowledge of data collection standards and methodologies related to water quantity and quality, bathymetric, meteorological, conventional and GPS based surveying.
• Knowledge of digital sonar sounders, GPS equipment, acquisition of bathymetric data as well as acoustic doppler current profilers (ADCP) and other hydrometric metering/monitoring systems.
• Possess an understanding of coordinate systems and vertical datum.
• Experience with programming, installing and maintaining electronic data acquisition systems.
• Knowledgeable in corporate safety rules, procedures and regulations related to the job.
• Demonstrated initiative and mature judgment, with the ability to make and implement sound decisions.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and be capable of effectively communicating orally and in writing.
• Must be prepared to work away from the established headquarter zone for extended periods of time.
• Physically capable of performing the duties.
• Possess or be eligible to obtain a Possession and Acquisition License (PAL) for restricted firearms.
• Possess or be eligible to obtain a Pleasure Craft Operator Certificate.
• Possess and maintain a valid Province of Manitoba Driver's Licence with appropriate class.

Notes/Comments:

• Travel from the assembly point to the work site normally requires helicopter, boat transport, snowmobile or fixed wing transport.

Salary Range

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range for the classification is $33.35-$46.53 Hourly, $63,907.22-$89,169.34 Annually.

We appreciate your interest in Manitoba Hydro and thank all applicants. Only those selected for the next stage of the selection process will be contacted.

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