Intermediate Water Resources Engineer

Dillon Consulting Limited; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee share purchase plan

Comprehensive health benefits

Generous retirement savings plan

Flexible work hours

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Job summary

Dillon Consulting Limited is seeking an Intermediate Water Resources Engineer to enhance their Water Resources team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This position will involve leading water resource management projects, providing expert technical input, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on innovative solutions.

The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree in civil or environmental engineering, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in water resources modeling tools like Visual OTTHYMO and HEC-RAS.

Join Dillon to work on exciting projects and contribute to environmental protection and community well-being.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in a consulting environment or on water resources projects.
• Professional designation or eligibility to achieve within six months in Alberta.
• Proficiency with water resources tools such as Visual OTTHYMO, PCSWMM, and HEC-RAS.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydrologic and hydraulic modeling assignments for urban infrastructure.
• Provide technical input for water resources projects and stormwater management.
• Communicate design details to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Water resources modelling

Communication

Technical guidance

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate degree in civil or environmental engineering

Tools

Visual OTTHYMO

PCSWMM

HEC-RAS

InfoWorks ICM

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Your Opportunity Awaits

Dillon's Water Resources team is seeking an Intermediate Water Resources Engineer to fill an existing vacancy within our multidisciplinary group of professionals. This is your chance to dive into exciting, new projects, delivering unparalleled client experiences and shaping the world around us. At Dillon, we operate as one cohesive team, and this role is based in our vibrant Calgary Office.

Responsibilities

You’ll be at the forefront of critical water resource management projects, providing expert technical input and innovative solutions.

Water Resources Design & Analysis

• Provide technical input for the delivery of water resources projects for both public and private sector clients.
• Undertake and lead hydrologic and hydraulic modelling assignments for urban infrastructure and transportations systems including the analysis of surface drainage, storm sewer networks, dual drainage systems, sanitary sewer networks, combined sewer systems, bridges and culverts, erosion and scour protection and floodplain mapping and flood hazard assessments.
• Work collaboratively with the Dillon Land Development group to develop stormwater management designs for residential and commercial development projects.
• Undertake studies, assessments, modelling, preliminary and detailed design, cost estimates, specifications, and input to contract documents.
• Develop and implement stormwater management strategies to mitigate flooding for environmental protection.
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modelling and analysis tasks utilizing software such as PCSWMM, InfoWorks ICM, Visual OTTHYMO, HEC-RAS, and HEC-HMS.
• Model, analyze, and interpret results, documenting findings in technical reports.
• Provide technical input for complex or unique assignments.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff.

Project Management & Collaboration

• Direct and coordinate water resources activities for engineering and design teams.
• Provide project engineering expertise, calculations, and design input for stormwater management and drainage systems.
• Coordinate with cross-disciplinary teams to gather relevant data for project design and implementation.
• Independently prepare project reports, documentation, and presentations.
• Communicate design details to clients and stakeholders.
• Support multi-disciplinary projects and provide project management/coordination for water resources projects.
• Fulfill project plans in accordance with established scopes of work, budgets, and schedules to execute high quality projects.

Learning & Development

• Commit to self-development and ongoing learning to stay knowledgeable of industry best practices and advancements in water resources engineering.
• Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees.
• Contribute to the career advancement of junior staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching and mentoring.

Qualifications

What you will need to succeed

• Undergraduate degree in civil or environmental engineering or applicable technical degree.
• Professional designation or eligibility to achieve professional designation within six months in Alberta.
• 5+ years’ relevant experience in a consulting environment or working on water resources engineering projects.
• Valid driver's license.
• Proficiency with water resources tools, such as Visual OTTHYMO, PCSWMM, and HEC-RAS.
• Strong understanding of municipal and provincial drainage design standards.
• Excellent communication, report writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• A self-motivated individual looking for advancement opportunities.
• Excellent initiative and attention to detail.

Experience

• Mandatory hands-on design and analysis experience with water resources modelling tools, such as Visual OTTHYMO, PCSWMM, and HEC-RAS.
• Experience with additional software such as InfoWorks ICM, ArcGIS, AutoCAD Civil 3D and HEC-HMS would be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in the design and analysis for water resources projects including stormwater management, flood line mapping, and transportation drainage.
• Demonstrated experience in project management and coordination.
• Proven ability to manage projects effectively and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• A commitment to quality and client satisfaction.
• Experience delivering water resources projects in Alberta.

Benefits

In addition, we offer:

• Employee share purchase plan
  • Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all employees.
• A competitive compensation package
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Generous retirement savings plan
  • Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions
• Flexible work hours and hybrid working options
  • Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs. We are taking a trust-based approach to offer a variety of flexible and hybrid work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.
• Learning and Development opportunities
  • As a knowledge-based business, we use a composite approach to development including coaching to build the how, mentoring to share lessons, advising to round out perspectives, and co-creation of knowledge through internal learning opportunities.
• Focus on Innovation
  • The ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance. In our culture, people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward looking solutions to today’s problems and tomorrow’s opportunities.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees.
• Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership
  • Our employees can take advantage of reduced annual membership fees.
• Wellness Subsidy
  • Our employees can take advantage of a wellness subsidy that can be put towards expenses for a variety of health and/or wellness related activities such as gym membership, purchase of home fitness equipment, yoga classes and dance classes.

Health & Safety at Dillon

Prospective employees are expected to fully align with Dillon's core commitment to Health & Safety. This includes active, ongoing engagement with our Health & Safety processes and platform, and the active, ongoing identification and reporting of health and safety hazards.

Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon

Dillon is committed to employment equity and an inclusive, diverse workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please let us know. We look forward to hearing from you.

Technology enablement and the use of AI at Dillon

We invest in modern technologies to enable continuous improvement across the organization. Please be advised that Dillon Consulting utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) assisted tools to support parts of our recruitment process to increase efficiency and fairness. While AI supports this process, all hiring decisions are made by our human recruiting team. By applying, you acknowledge and consent to this use.