Hydraulic Engineer - Road Networks

Norda Stelo Inc.; Kitimat; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Norda Stelo Inc. is seeking a Hydraulic Engineer to lead hydrology and hydraulics studies for mining and road infrastructure projects. You will coordinate, develop, deliver, and review hydraulic analyses while mentoring EITs and junior staff.

The role involves collaborating across mining, road, bridges, and environmental disciplines, designing hydraulic structures, and ensuring compliance with MTMD/DFO guidelines. Strong French and English communication is essential for Western Canada teams.

Qualifications

• University degree in Civil Engineering with specialization in hydrology, hydraulics, or equivalent.
• Member in good standing of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) or P.Eng.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent command of spoken and written French; English proficiency for BC/Western Canada.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience in engineering consulting and water management design is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct, coordinate, and review stormwater management studies for various projects.
• Conduct, coordinate, and review hydrological studies to assess site-specific conditions and water balances.
• Conduct dam and dyke breach analyses involving water and mine tailings.
• Design hydraulic structures for water management and prepare construction drawings.
• Supervise and mentor Engineers-in-Training and junior engineers.
• Manage projects and project teams across multiple disciplines.
• Contribute to proposals and support existing resources as needed.

Skills

Hydraulics

Project management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

French & English

Mentoring

Education

Civil Engineering degree (hydrology/hydraulics)

OIQ / P.Eng membership

Master's degree (asset)

Tools

AutoCAD

PCSWMM

HY-8

HEC-RAS

FLO-2D

HEC-HMS

QGIS

ArcGIS

Job description

Follow your star!

Job description

Norda Stelo means Star of the North, where the possibilities are endless in terms of innovation, development and commitment.

Our vision is collective and our DNA is truly human!

The team behind the genius

Our Road Networks team delivers major infrastructure projects that help ensure safe mobility for communities.

By combining rigorous project management with recognized, industry-leading expertise, we play a key role in the preservation and development of existing and future road, highway, and rail connections. Together, we are building the road network of tomorrow!

Our expertise is diversifying, how about you?

The Hydraulic Engineer will be involved in a variety of water management activities as part of mining and road infrastructure projects at different stages of development. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating, developing, delivering, and reviewing hydraulic studies for our various clients.

The Engineer will be responsible for assessing site-specific conditions in order to guide the design of hydraulic structures.

The Engineer will also act as a mentor to Engineers-in-Training (EITs) and intermediate engineers and will be responsible for supervising and reviewing technical work.

The successful candidate will support existing resources across various disciplines, including mining hydrology, road networks, bridges and structures, railway networks, environmental engineering, and more.

What will your contribution be as part of the team?

• Conduct, coordinate, and review stormwater management studies for a variety of projects;

• Conduct, coordinate, and review hydrological studies to assess site-specific conditions and establish water balances;

• Conduct dam and dyke breach analyses involving water and mine tailings;

• Conduct, coordinate, and review hydraulic studies for bridges and watercourse modifications;

• Design hydraulic structures for water management, including preparation of construction drawings (stormwater networks, ditches, culverts, retention and sedimentation ponds, constructed wetlands, etc.);

• Design hydraulic structures for watercourses, including preparation of construction drawings (fish passage structures, watercourse modifications, spillways, erosion protection measures, etc.);

• Conduct, coordinate, and review other studies related to river hydraulics (erosion/sedimentation issues, watercourse management, bank stabilization, etc.);

• Manage projects and/or project teams;

• Participate in the preparation of proposals;

• Support existing resources across various disciplines as required.

Our essentials

• University degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in hydrology, hydraulics, or an equivalent field;

• Member in good standing of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ) or P.Eng;

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience;

• Excellent command of spoken and written French;

• Proficiency in English is important in order to support our English-speaking teams in British Columbia and Western Canada;

• Excellent communication skills;

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams;

• Ability to manage multiple projects of varying scope and complexity;

• Good knowledge of AutoCAD, PCSWMM, HY-8, and HEC-RAS;

• Good knowledge of Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable (MTMD) standards and Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) guidelines for watercourse crossings;

• Good knowledge of the Directive 019;

• Good knowledge of the Guide de gestion des eaux pluviales and REAFIE;

• Experience with FLO-2D is an asset;

• Experience with HEC-HMS and HYFRAN is an asset;

• Experience with QGIS or ArcGIS is an asset;

• Master's degree in Engineering or a related field is an asset;

• Experience in an engineering consulting firm is an asset;

• Experience in the design of municipal water management infrastructure is an asset.

Norda Stelo is fully committed to the principle of equal access to the workplace and strongly urges women, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, people from LGBTQIA2+ communities, aboriginal people and/or people from traditionally marginalized groups to apply..

We can accommodate your needs. For more information about our accessible workplace and inclusive culture, please contact us at [e-mail]