Intermediate Hydrotechnical Engineer - Atlantic Canada - Talent Pool

GHD; Fredericton; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking an Intermediate Bilingual Hydrotechnical Engineer to join our Canada East team. The role focuses on hydrology and hydraulics for hydroelectric facilities, with opportunities at offices in Fredericton, St. John's, or Bedford.

You will conduct hydrological analyses, support dam design reviews, and collaborate across Canada and globally. The ideal candidate has 3–8 years of experience, fluency in French and English, and proficiency with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, ArcGIS, Civ3D, and related

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Hydraulic Engineering; graduate degree in hydraulics a plus.
• Professional engineering designation with Engineers Nova Scotia or APEGNB, or eligible for registration.
• 3–8 years of relevant experience.
• Strong command of French and English, both spoken and written.
• Knowledge of hydrological and hydraulic calculations, floodplain analysis, river flow evaluation.
• Hands-on experience with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, ArcGIS, Civ3D; CADAM 3D and MIKE 21 a plus.
• Project management experience appropriate for intermediate level.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently and in teams.
• Excellent ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.
• Availability for short regional travel and site visits.

Responsibilities

• Analysis, simulation and design: perform hydrological and hydraulic analyses; support dam design reviews; conduct dam break simulations and flood mapping.
• Knowledge transfer and learning: supervise engineers-in-training; mentor junior team members.
• Reporting and documentation: conduct site visits; prepare inspection reports; contribute to rehabilitation plans.
• Collaboration: work in multidisciplinary, collaborative environment with internal/external partners.
• Promote the team: raise the hydrotechnical discipline profile with clients.

Skills

Hydraulic engineering

Bilingual French/English

Hydrologic analysis

Project management

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/ Hydraulic Engineering

Professional engineering designation (APEGNB/NS) or eligible

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

ArcGIS

Civ3D

CADAM 3D

MIKE 21

Job description

Intermediate Bilingual Hydrotechnical Engineer

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Who are we looking for?

GHD is seeking an Intermediate Bilingual Hydrotechnical Engineer to join our Canada East team. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in hydrology and hydraulics applied to hydroelectric facilities. This role can be based in one of our offices in Fredericton, NB, St. John's, NL, or Bedford, NS.. Experience with dams is a significant asset, and previous experience with the hydroelectric sector will be highly valued.

Working with a dynamic, high-performing team, you will take on a variety of responsibilities, including:

• Analysis, simulation and design: Perform hydrological and hydraulic analyses to support the design of hydraulic structures and dams; contribute to dam design reviews from a hydrotechnical perspective; carry out dam break simulations and analyses, and prepare flood maps.
• Knowledge transfer and continuous learning: Collaborate with and supervise engineers-in-training in hydrological analysis and hydraulic design; support the training and mentoring of junior team members.
• Reporting and documentation: Conduct site visits and prepare statutory inspection reports from a hydrotechnical perspective; contribute to plans and specifications for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of hydraulic infrastructure.
• Collaboration: Demonstrate inclusion and openness in your relationships with colleagues and business partners; work effectively in a multidisciplinary, collaborative environment.
• Promote the team: Help raise the profile of the hydrotechnical discipline with both our internal and external clients.

What you will bring to the team:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, or another relevant discipline; a graduate degree in hydraulics is considered an asset.
• Professional engineering designation either with Engineers Nova Scotia or with Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick (APEGNB), or are eligible for registration
• 3 to 8 years of relevant professional experience in the field.
• Strong command of French and in English, both spoken and written, to support communications on certain national-level projects (considered an asset).
• Good knowledge of applicable calculation methods, including hydrological and hydraulic assessments, floodplain analysis, and river flow evaluation.
• Hands-on experience with modelling software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, ArcGIS, and Civ3D; familiarity with CADAM 3D and MIKE 21 is an asset.
• Project management experience appropriate for the intermediate level.
• Self-motivation, initiative, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.
• Availability for short regional travel, including occasional inspections and site visits.
• In this role, you will regularly interact, both verbally and in writing, with key internal and external clients within the Eastern Canada team, as well as with colleagues across Canada and globally.

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Why choose GHD?

• We value a culture of inclusion and belonging, and we are committed to preserving it.
• Our flexible work policy - We recognize the importance of balancing our professional and personal lives, and we encourage you to find what works best for you. We support you at work and beyond so you can be fully present both on the job and at home.
• Hybrid work - A combination of in-person and remote work allows us to think intentionally about how we work, who we collaborate with, and where work can best be done.
• GHD has a proud Australian and Canadian success story - and we are proud to showcase everything Canada has to offer.
• Excellent career opportunities - We are growing, evolving, and challenging ourselves every day to be better than the day before. We are open to your ideas and excited to try new things.
• GHD means joining an exceptional culture of collaboration with colleagues who stand out not only for their expertise, but also for the humility they bring to meaningful work. Come discover our fantastic team.

We offer our employees competitive compensation, an exceptional company culture, and comprehensive employee-focused benefits, including an online health and wellness platform, attractive savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.