Hydrotechnical Engineer, Hydro & Dams

WSP in Canada; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and consulting firm is seeking a Hydrotechnical Engineer to join their National Hydraulic Team in Canada. This role involves working on hydrotechnical projects such as dam safety reviews, conducting hydrological analyses, and supervising engineers. The ideal candidate has a civil engineering degree, membership in a provincial professional order, and at least six years of related experience. Offers competitive compensation and a commitment to health and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with hydrotechnical background.
• Engineer member of a professional order in a province in Canada.
• Six or more years of relevant experience in hydrotechnical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hydrological analysis and modelling.
• Coordinate with regulatory authorities and utilities.
• Supervise engineering resources, including technicians.

Skills

Hydraulic structure design

Hydrological modelling

Communication proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

Telemac

Flow 3D

Job description

Overview

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 a Hydrotechnical Engineer, Hydro & Dams to join our National Hydraulic Team, located in Calgary and Yellowknife. This position sits within the Hydro & Dams 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.

What you can expect to do here

• Work on different hydrotechnical projects such as dam safety review, hydropower, flood mapping, bank stabilization, 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 modelling (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
• Coordinate 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 engineering 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
• 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
• Communication proficiency – written, verbal, presentation
• Experience and expertise in hydrological and hydrotechnical studies
• Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset

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 our people 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.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please read the full policy.