Intermediate Water Resources Engineer

Appletreeatl; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensero Solutions is seeking an Intermediate Water Resources Engineer to apply conceptual and numerical models for water management, permitting and environmental assessment in mining and industrial sectors. You will develop models, analyze data, prepare technical reports, and communicate results to clients and regulators.

The role requires 4–6 years of experience, strong coding and GIS skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff while supporting business development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Water Resources Engineering or related field.
• 4–6 years of water resources experience with modeling and data interpretation.
• Ability to lead independent projects and collaborate with teams.
• Strong communication and organizational skills to manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop hydrology, hydraulics, water balance, and water quality models.
• Create and maintain mine water balance models for operations and closure.
• Code, script, and analyze data using Python, R, and GIS tools.
• Prepare design documents, calculations, and technical reports.
• Provide guidance on regulatory trends and permits, and support client interactions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and interface with clients and regulators.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to business development efforts.

Skills

Data analysis

Python

R

GIS

Communication

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental/Water Resources Engineering

Tools

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

SWMM

DELFT3D

GoldSim

Python

R

Job description

Ensero Solutions is an environmental consulting and remediation business with specific expertise in environmental assessments, permitting, regulatory and compliance services, active/passive water treatment, mine water management, and turnkey remediation services for the mining industry and broader industrial sectors. At Ensero, we get the opportunity to make a positive impact on the environment and people's lives. We're building a culture where people can grow their careers and are challenged to solve our client's toughest environmental problems.

Intermediate Water Resources Engineer

Vancouver, BC; Calgary, AB; Saskatoon, SK; Toronto, ON; Whitehorse, YT; Remote - Regular Full-Time

As a Water Resources Engineer III, you will be responsible for applying conceptual, analytical, and numerical models to evaluate water resources to support water management, permitting, and environmental assessment in the mining and industrial sectors. The successful candidate will contribute to model development, data analysis, technical reporting, project execution, and communication of technical results to clients and other project stakeholders.

About The Role

• Develop conceptual, analytical, and numerical models of water resources systems to evaluate hydrology, hydraulics, water balance, and water quality using tools such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, DELFT3D, GoldSim and other applicable modelling platforms
• Develop and maintain mine water balance models to assess operations, treatment requirements, closure, and long-term care and maintenance scenarios
• Data analysis skills, coding and scripting (e.g., PYTHON, R, etc.) and GIS
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop new water resources and water quality models and update existing models
• Prepare, support and deliver detailed design documents, specifications, drawings, calculations, and technical reports
• Technical communications, including report writing and reviewing
• Provide guidance to clients on emerging regulatory trends, technologies, and best practices
• Ensure projects meet local, provincial, and federal regulatory standards and navigate permitting and environmental compliance
• Contribute to business development through proposal support, identification of client needs and project estimating
• Interface with other technical experts to achieve multidisciplinary project goals
• Interact and liaise with clients and assessors/government regulators
• Provide technical input to projects within your area(s) of expertise
• Mentor and provide technical training to junior team members
• All other related duties as required

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Water Resources Engineering, or a related engineering or scientific discipline (MSc or PhD is considered an asset)
• 4 - 6 years of relevant experience with demonstrated success in water resources-related work
• Demonstrated experience managing large datasets, analyzing and interpreting water resources-related data, and interpreting and assessing model projections
• Ability to work effectively with team members as well as lead independent projects
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and other business software
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and work independently or as part of a team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with stakeholders at all levels

Ensero has offices in Canada (Saskatoon, Vancouver and Whitehorse) and the US (Denver), and is well established as an innovative leader in regulatory, environmental management, water treatment, remediation technologies, and facility operations. We believe in giving you the opportunity to learn and to help make an impact on the sustainability of the environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.