Hydrotechnical Engineer, Hydro & Dams

WSP Global Inc.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. seeks a Hydrotechnical Engineer to join its National Hydraulic Team in Calgary or Yellowknife. This role involves leading diverse projects related to hydroelectric system safety and hydrology, providing an opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions in a growing firm. Successful candidates will bring extensive engineering knowledge and a proactive approach to teamwork and problem-solving.

Benefits

Flexible Work Options

Comprehensive Employee-Focused Benefits

Outstanding Career Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of six (6) years relevant experience in hydrotechnical engineering.
• Experience in design of hydraulic structures.
• Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hydrological analysis and various hydrotechnical analyses.
• Perform hydraulic modeling using specific software (HEC-RAS, Telemac).
• Coordinate with regulatory authorities and assist project managers.

Skills

Proactivity

Resourcefulness

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

Calgary, AB, Canada
Yellowknife, NT, Canada

Job Description

The Opportunity:

If you are looking to join a world-class team in the renewable energy industry, while being part of a team with strong roots in its environment, join WSP, one of the largest engineering and consulting firms in the world. The company's expertise ranges from conceptual designs and feasibility studies, through full detailed engineering and performance monitoring, to closure and decommissioning.

WSP Canada is currently looking for an Hydrotechnical Engineer, Hydro & Dams to join our National Hydraulic Team, located in Calgary and Yellowknife. This position sits within the Hydro & Dams the market sector of the Power Division. This market sector specializes in hydroelectric and dam projects (development, rehabilitation) as well as dam safety. We work in collaboration with public and private sector clients on innovative projects that allow our team members to prove their expertise and to train a new generation of passionate people.

Our Power Canada Division, part of the ERI (Energy, Resources and Industry) Sector, supports our clients from coast to coast. Over decades, we have developed a wide range of services, including technical study preparation in niche areas, project management, detailed design and site services. Our expertise is recognized throughout the market for both development and rehabilitation projects. Our experts work together to provide our clients with services that live up to our vision of meeting the highest industry standards and innovating to exceed them.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

What you can expect to do here:

• Work in different projects in hydrotechnical engineering such as dam safety review, hydropower, flood mapping, banks stabilisation, fish ladder, ice and bridge hydraulic studies
• Conduct hydrological analysis (PMF study, flood frequency analysis, hydrological modelling)
• Conduct various hydrotechnical analyses for different projects
• Perform hydraulic and hydrological modeling (HEC-RAS 1D/2D, Telemac 2D, Flow 3D, HEC-HMS, HYFRAN, RAVEN, etc.);
• Plan and participate in bathymetric surveys
• Participate in the design of plans, specifications, reports and other technical documents for river engineering, dams and hydroelectric projects;
• Coordination with relevant regulatory authorities and utilities;
• Work on proposals and take part in our business development efforts
• Assist project managers in the planning, control and technical coordination of projects;
• Supervise engineering resources, including technicians and other engineers;
• Liaise closely with established technical teams to coordinate engineering work
• Ensure quality assurance of various deliverables.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineer with a hydrotechnical/river engineering background, or any other education deemed equivalent;
• Engineer member of a professional order in a province in Canada.
• Six (6) years or more of relevant experience in the field;
• Any design experience of hydraulic structures (dams, weirs, bank protection, etc).
• Sense of initiative, proactivity, resourcefulness, autonomy and attention to detail;
• Ability to work in a team;
• Experience and expertise in hydrological and hydrotechnical studies;
• Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 70124
• Locations 237 - 4th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 4K3, CA 9, 4905 - 48 Street, Yellowknife, NT, X1A 3S3, CA
• Posting Date 06/17/2025, 08:06 PM

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value ourpeople and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.