Ice and Hydraulic Performance Team Lead (Civil Engineer)

Manitoba Hydro; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 101,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Nine-day work cycle

Job summary

Manitoba Hydro is seeking an Ice and Hydraulic Performance Team Lead (Civil Engineer) in Winnipeg, MB. The role focuses on hydrotechnical assignments including open channel and ice hydraulics, powerhouse hydraulics, and CFD to support operations, projects, asset management, and stakeholder relations.

You will supervise engineers and technicians, coordinate specialized programs, and ensure high-quality engineering work across 1D/2D/3D analyses. Travel and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have Civil Engineering degree from a recognized university.
• Minimum seven years of related hydraulic engineering experience.
• Professional licensure with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of engineers and technicians and mentor safety and development.
• Lead Ice Engineering, Open Channel Hydraulics, and Computational Fluid Dynamics programs.
• Direct and review 1D/2D/3D hydraulic modelling studies for design, operations, and licensing.
• Lead corporate river ice engineering activities and CRISSP tool stewardship.
• Oversee turbine performance testing and powerhouse hydraulics assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Hydraulic engineering

Hydraulic modeling

Project leadership

Analytical abilities

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

MSc in hydraulics or water resources (asset)

Professional licensure (Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba)

Tools

Flow 3D

Mike 21/3

HEC-RAS

GIS

Job description

Ice and Hydraulic Performance Team Lead (Civil Engineer)

Winnipeg, MB

Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers! We are a leader among energy companies in North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's best as we continue to build a company that champions safety, supports innovation, and delivers on our commitment to customer service - while actively fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace reflective of the communities we serve.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Nine-day work cycle, typically resulting in every other Monday off to support a balanced approach to work, family life and community.

Position Overview:

We're looking for an Ice and Hydraulic Performance Team Lead to join our Energy Operations & Water Planning Department. Under the general direction of the Hydraulics and Waterways Section Head, the Ice and Hydraulic Performance Team Lead is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing hydrotechnical engineering assignments relating to open channel and ice hydraulics, powerhouse hydraulic performance, and computational fluid dynamics to support corporate functions including operations, project management, asset management, and stakeholder relations.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise a team of specialized engineers and technical assistants, providing leadership, performance management, and mentorship to advance individual development, capacity building, and safety within the team.
• Lead the execution of the Ice Engineering, Open Channel Hydraulics, Powerhouse Hydraulic Performance, and Computational Fluid Dynamics programs by coordinating subject matter expertise, establishing technical priorities, supporting decision-making, and ensuring the quality and consistency of engineering work.
• Direct, oversee, and execute physical and numerical hydraulic modelling studies, including 1D, 2D, and 3D analyses, to support hydraulic design, operational decision-making, waterway management, licensing, environmental assessments, and asset lifecycle management.
• Lead corporate river ice engineering activities, including monitoring, forecasting, assessment, and mitigation of ice-related impacts on hydraulic operations, and provide stewardship of the CRISSP modelling suite and associated ice engineering tools.
• Lead corporate hydraulic turbine performance testing and powerhouse hydraulics assessments to evaluate and optimize generation capacity, reliability, and efficiency in accordance with applicable industry standards and best practices.
• Provide project leadership and technical oversight for consulting studies, research initiatives, and multidisciplinary engineering assignments, including scope development, contract administration, review of deliverables, budget and schedule management, and coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Lead the development of technical capabilities, standards, tools, and research partnerships, and represent Manitoba Hydro in industry, academic, and stakeholder initiatives related to hydraulics, river ice, and hydropower performance.
• Prepare and review technical reports, briefing notes, technical memoranda, and engineering recommendations, and deliver technical presentations to internal and external stakeholders as required.

Qualifications:

• Graduate in Civil Engineering from a university of recognized standing with a minimum of seven years' related engineering experience in hydraulic engineering and/or hydroelectric system operation.
• M.Sc. or higher degree or recognized post-graduate level training in hydraulics or water resources engineering will be an asset.
• Professional member in good standing with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (or willingness and ability to attain within a specified amount of time).
• Strong leadership capability, with demonstrated ability to direct, lead, support, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team conducting complex program work and unique studies.
• Strong analytical abilities with demonstrated experience in hydraulic theory, analysis, design, and model studies, with an aptitude for long- and short-range vision and planning work.
• Advanced experience in the application and use of specialized hydraulic modeling computer software (e.g., Flow 3D, Mike 21/3, HEC-RAS) including GIS based applications.
• Possess initiative and mature judgment with the ability to make and implement sound decisions.
• Must be willing to travel and work overtime, including travel by all modes of transportation i.e. air, land and water.
• Must have a valid Province of Manitoba Driver's Licence.

Salary Range

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range for the classification is $52.88-$72.45 Hourly, $101,332.40-$138,828.30 Annually.

Ready to join a team that energizes Manitoba and puts safety, innovation, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do? Visit www.hydro.mb.ca/careers to learn more about this position and to apply online.

We appreciate your interest in Manitoba Hydro and thank all applicants. Only those selected for the next stage of the selection process will be contacted.

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