Hydraulics Engineer

SYSTRA; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in Montreal is looking for an experienced hydraulic engineer to join their team. The successful candidate will be involved in hydraulic engineering studies and project management in both Canada and internationally. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in civil or municipal engineering, 5-10 years of relevant experience, and bilingual proficiency in French and English. The firm values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or municipal engineering. Member of the Quebec Order of Engineers.
• 5 to 10 years' experience in hydraulic and hydrological studies.
• Bilingual in French and English required.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a project team on hydraulic engineering studies.
• Provide support for new and rehabilitation infrastructure projects.
• Prepare drawings, estimates, and technical specifications for tender/construction.

Skills

Hydraulic engineering studies

Communication skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or municipal engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

HEC-Ras

HY8

PCSWMM

Job description

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.

Context

As part of a team made up of engineers, technical experts and draughtsmen from other disciplines in the Intercity and Heavy Rail Division, you will be responsible for designing and carrying out projects in the field of hydraulic engineering and infrastructure in the context of rail and road projects carried out by the department, in Canada and internationally.

Missions/Main Duties

• Work as part of a project team on hydraulic engineering studies and services, as well as on complete project management assignments (preliminary, detailed, etc.).
• Provide work support for new and rehabilitation infrastructure projects, in Canada and abroad.
• Contribute to the preparation of hydraulic studies: design and dimensioning studies for hydraulic structures, quantity surveys and financial estimates, drafting of technical notes and notices, preparation of plans, technical reports, etc.
• Prepare drawings, estimates and technical specifications for tender/construction.
• Occasionally produce river modeling studies in torrential or fluvial environments.
• Manage and control the graphic production of plans.

Profile/Skills

Education: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or municipal engineering. Member of the Quebec Order of Engineers.

Years of experience: Between 5 and 10 years' experience in hydraulic and hydrological studies and design.

Technical Competencies

• Able to design and dimension hydraulic structures, bank and watercourse protection, infrastructure drainage systems, regulation/treatment structures and alternative solutions, hydrology, hydraulics, renovation of existing structures.
• Knowledge of drawing, calculation and hydraulic modeling software such as AutoCAD, HEC-Ras, HY8, PCSWMM, micro-drainage, or similar.
• Experience on rail or road projects is an asset.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, both in French and in English*.
• Reasons for requiring bilingualism: You will have the opportunity to work with a varied clientele, including both French- and English-speaking companies. Bilingualism is therefore fundamental to building strong relationships with our customers, understanding their specific needs and communicating effectively in their preferred language.

Personal And Soft Skills

• Good analytical, summarizing and writing skills.
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate and work as part of a team and network, particularly internationally.
• Organizational skills, adaptability and autonomy.
• Thoroughness and method.

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.