Hydraulic Engineer

NES Fircroft; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing provider is seeking a Hydraulic Engineer III in Edmonton. This role involves supporting liquid pipeline operations and projects, requiring a Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of experience in hydraulic engineering. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and a solid understanding of hydraulic fundamentals. A hybrid work schedule is available.

Benefits

Market-leading benefits packages

Accommodation support

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in hydraulic engineering, preferably in liquid pipelines.
• Solid understanding of hydraulic fundamentals.
• Excellent communication skills—must be able to interact effectively with SMEs and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support hydraulic modelling and analysis across liquid pipeline systems.
• Contribute to operational and brownfield project execution.
• Ensure effective data handling and interpretation in support of pipeline operations.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) and cross-discipline teams.
• Apply core hydraulic fundamentals to real-world scenarios.

Skills

Hydraulic modelling

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineering (P.Eng) designation

Tools

SPF Offline

ModelBuilder

Job description

Job Title: Hydraulic Engineer III
Location: Edmonton, AB (Calgary considered)
Schedule: Hybrid in office Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
Duration: Backfill Contract
Sector: Liquid Pipelines

Overview:
Our client, a major player in the pipeline industry, is seeking a Hydraulic Engineer III to support operations and brownfield projects within their Liquid Pipelines group. This is a fast-paced, high-impact role suited for an experienced engineer who can balance technical expertise with strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support hydraulic modelling and analysis across liquid pipeline systems
• Contribute to operational and brownfield project execution
• Ensure effective data handling and interpretation in support of pipeline operations
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) and cross-discipline teams
• Apply core hydraulic fundamentals to real-world scenarios—not just software-driven approaches

Nice to Have (but not required):

• Familiarity with SPF Offline, ModelBuilder, or related hydraulic modelling tools
• Strong background in interpreting and working with numerical data
• Previous exposure to operational projects within pipeline infrastructure

Qualifications:

• Professional Engineering (P.Eng) designation is required
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, or related discipline)
• 7+ years of experience in hydraulic engineering, preferably in liquid pipelines
• Solid understanding of hydraulic fundamentals
• Excellent communication skills—must be able to interact effectively with SMEs and stakeholders

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.