Hydrotechnical Engineer

PercentChase | HiRecruiters; Halifax; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid-Level Hydrotechnical Engineer position open to candidates located in Peterborough, Ontario, Halifax, Nova Scotia or Winnipeg, Manitoba. The role requires conducting hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, modeling with HEC-RAS/HEC-HMS, and contributing to design of water resources infrastructure.

Travel to project sites and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams are expected as part of project execution and regulatory coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• PE licensure or plan to obtain licensure within one year.
• 4–6 years of hydrotechnical or civil engineering experience.
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic analyses.
• Experience with open channel flow analysis and numerical modeling.
• Proficiency with HEC-RAS and HEC-HMS modeling software.
• Experience designing hydraulic structures and water resources infra.
• Experience with PMP/PMF analyses and floodplain considerations.
• Familiarity with dam safety projects and regulations.
• Experience in fish passage engineering and related structures.
• CFD modeling experience (FLOW-3D) is a plus.
• Ability to work with regulators, biologists, and environmental scientists.
• Eligible to work in Canada; capable of US authorization if required.

Skills

P.Eng. registration

4–6 years hydrotechnical experience

Hydrology & hydraulics analyses

Open channel flow analysis

Numerical modeling

Collaboration in cross-disciplinary 팀

Coordination with other disciplines

Licensing eligibility (Canada/US)

Valid driver’s license & willingness <

Dam safety project experience

Fish passage engineering

PMF/PMP analyses

Canadian Dam Association guidelines

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

FLOW-3D

Job description

Job Title- Mid-Level Hydrotechnical Engineer

Location- This full-time position is open to candidates located in Peterborough, Ontario, Halifax, Nova Scotia or in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration or commitment to obtain licensure within one year
• 4–6 years of experience in hydrotechnical engineering, civil engineering, or a closely related field
• Experience completing hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and applying hydrology and hydraulics engineering principles
• Experience with open channel flow analysis and numerical modeling
• Proficiency with HEC-RAS and HEC-HMS modeling software
• Experience designing hydraulic structures, dams, or water resources infrastructure
• Experience performing hydrologic studies, including Probable Maximum Precipitation (PMP) and Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) analyses
• Experience with floodplain mapping, dam breach studies, and consequence assessments
• Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Experience coordinating project work with other engineering disciplines
• Authorization to work in Canada and ability to obtain authorization to work in the United States as required
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel
• Experience with dam safety projects
• Experience in fish passage engineering and fish passage structure design
• Experience with CFD modeling software such as FLOW-3D
• Knowledge of Canadian Dam Association Guidelines, bulletins, and applicable provincial regulations
• Experience with river ice studies
• Experience with dam decommissioning, dam removal, stream restoration, or hydropower feasibility projects
• Experience collaborating with regulators, biologists, and environmental scientists
• Ability to obtain and maintain additional provincial engineering licenses as needed