Hydrotechnical Engineering Student

Hatch; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch in Thunder Bay, Ontario, is seeking a Hydrotechnical Engineering Student to join the team. You will assist with hydrology/hydraulics analyses, reports, drawings, and client-facing presentations as part of civil water resources projects.

The role requires enrollment in an accredited civil/hydrotechnical program with at least two years completed, plus familiarity with GIS, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office. Open-channel hydraulics and hydrology knowledge is valued, with field visits possible.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an accredited civil, hydrotechnical, or water resources engineering undergraduate or graduate program, and successful completion of at least the second year.
• Good coursework or experience in hydrotechnical topics (open-channel hydraulics, statistical hydrology).
• Proficiency with GIS, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project).
• Experience with hydrotechnical software such as HEC-RAS or HEC-HMS is an asset.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hydrology and hydraulics analyses, calculations, and simulations.
• Assist in preparing technical reports, drawings, specifications, and correspondence.
• Support development of proposals and client presentations.
• Conduct field visits to client sites if required.

Job description

Career Opportunities: Hydrotechnical Engineering Student (101545)

Requisition ID101545-Posted09/04/2026

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Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Hydrotechnical Engineering Student to join our Thunder Bay office. Hydrotechnical Engineering is a branch of Civil Engineering that focuses on the study, design, and management of water resources.

As part of the Hydrotechnical team, you will be assigned to project teams to assist experienced engineers with technical analyses and designs related to civil engineering hydraulics, hydrology, and water resources management and planning.

As the successful candidate, you will:

• Conduct hydrology and hydraulics analyses, calculations, and computer simulations using spreadsheets or discipline-specific software packages.
• Support the preparation of technical reports, drawings, specifications, and correspondence.
• Assist with development of proposals and presentations for clients.
• Conduct field visits to client sites (if required).

You bring to the role:

• Enrollment in an accredited civil, hydrotechnical, or water resources engineering (or similar) undergraduate or graduate program at the university level, and successful completion of at least the second year of the program.
• Demonstrated coursework, research, and/or work experience in hydrotechnical engineering topics. This includes topics such as open-channel hydraulics and statistical hydrology.
• Proficiency in the use of programs such as GIS, AutoCad, and Microsoft® desktop software including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Project.
• Experience using hydrotechnical software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, or similar platforms will be considered an Asset.
• Dedicated team player with strong interpersonal, communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Compensation:

Range: $26.00 - $33.00

At Hatch, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. In accordance with legislated pay transparency requirements, the expected salary range for this position is based on current market data and aligned with internal pay structures to ensure consistency and fairness.

Your individual compensation within this range will depend on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications and location. In addition to base pay, our total rewards package may include performance-based incentives, comprehensive benefits, and other programs designed to support your well-being and growth.

Note: Applicants must submit a transcript (official or unofficial) upon application.

• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.