Hydrotechnical Engineer (P.Eng.)

Onterris; Calgary; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris is seeking an Intermediate Hydrotechnical Engineer for our Calgary or Edmonton offices. You’ll lead hydrotechnical design, develop hydraulic models, and manage multi-project delivery while coordinating with regulators and clients to secure approvals.

The role requires a Civil/Environmental/Water Resources Engineering degree, 5+ years of hydrotechnical experience, P.Eng. registration in Canada, and proficiency with HEC-RAS/HEC-HMS.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering.
• 5+ years of hydrotechnical or water resources engineering experience.
• Registered as a P.Eng. in a Canadian province.
• Experience with surface water and river hydraulics.
• Familiar with regulatory approvals processes in Canada.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence with a clean record.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydrotechnical design from concept through construction.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications and design briefs.
• Develop hydraulic and hydrologic models to support design.
• Manage projects scope, schedule, and budget.
• Engage with clients and regulators to support approvals.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure safety in planning and field work.

Skills

Hydrotechnical design

Regulatory interaction

Project management

Mentoring junior engineers

Field experience

Written communication

Education

Civil/Environmental/Water Resources Engineering degree

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

Job description

About Us

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose,responsibilityand real-world impact.

“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected,interwovenand international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams,consultantsand professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.

When you join us,you’renot just forging acareer,you’rejoining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smartersolutionsand lasting impact.

Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

A Day in the Life

As an Intermediate Hydrotechnical Engineer, in our Calgary or Edmonton office you’ll be responsible for assisting multiple projects where you will have increasing interaction with our multi-disciplinary staff, regulatory agencies and clients. You will be part of a strong team of committed professionals.

The compensation range for this role is $31.00 to $55.00, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location

To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:

• Lead hydrotechnical design from concept through construction.
• Complete hydrotechnical hazard assessments and providerisk-based recommendations
• Prepare clear, well-structured technical reports, specifications, and design briefs.
• Develop and apply hydraulic and hydrologic models to support design
• Manage projects, including scope, schedule, budget, and delivery.
• Review and approve designs and technical deliverables.
• Work in the field(up to 30% of the time), including site reconnaissance, data collection, and construction support
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver practical solutions.
• Engage with clients and regulators to support approvals and resolve technical issues.
• Support proposals and business development.
• Mentor junior staff through review, guidance, and example.
• Keep safety central to planning, design, and field work.

Your Expertise and Skills

These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.

• A degree in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in hydrotechnical or water resources engineering.
• Registered as a P.Eng. in a Canadian province.
• Strong designskills in surface water and river systems, grounded in hydraulics and hydrology.
• Experience with common modelling tools (e.g., HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, or similar).
• Clear, concise writing and sound technical judgment.
• Practical field and construction experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers.
• Familiarity with Canadian regulatory and approvals processes.
• A valid Class 5 driver’s licence with a clean driving record.

This posting reflects a current vacancy that the company is actively seeking to fill. As a note, we are not accepting third party agency applicants at this time.

Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit www.onterris.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, click here to learn more.