Senior Hydrology & Hydraulic Engineer – Dams & Hydropower

McMillen, Inc.; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 165,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock ownership

Health benefits

11 paid holidays

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

McMillen, Inc. seeks a Senior Engineer, Hydrology and Hydraulic – Dams and Hydropower with a strong background in water resources and dam-related design.

The role focuses on client relationship development, project leadership, and high-fidelity hydrologic analyses for hydroelectric projects. The ideal candidate is a licensed P.Eng with 15+ years in water resources engineering, dam-related experience, and proficiency in tools like HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, AutoCAD, and GIS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Water Resources focus.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng).
• Eligibility and motivation to pursue US PE licensure is an asset.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, or a related field, with specific experience in dam removal or water resource management.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams and large-scale environmental restoration projects.
• 15+ years of experience in water resources engineering with emphasis on design, hydrology and hydraulic engineering.
• Demonstrated experience with hydrologic and hydraulic analyses related to dams, reservoirs, spillways, and hydroelectric facilities.
• Demonstrated experience with civil design of hydraulic structures, such as diversions, spillways, fish screens, penstocks, and energy dissipation basins.
• Proficiency in environmental modeling software and engineering design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, HEC-RAS, GIS).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, contractors, and the public.
• Travel to project sites may be required.
• Flexible work schedule with both office and remote work options.
• Regular, predictable attendance is required.
• Ability to get along and work effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain client relationships.
• Identify project opportunities, actively pursue opportunities, and prepare proposals.
• Manage projects by establishing project deliverables, developing the project team, manage changes to project scope, establish communication plans, and monitor and control project work.
• Collection and analysis of field data, as-built plans and engineering reports to establish existing conditions and identify critical areas for design criteria.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses in support of dam safety and hydroelectric projects.
• Utilize hydrologic and hydraulic modeling tools such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS (1D/2D), HEC-ResSim, FLOW3D or similar industry-standard software.
• Manage the scheduling, budgeting, and coordination of all project phases.
• Supervise the preparation of project reports, grant proposals, and other documentation for stakeholders.

Skills

Hydrology

Hydraulic engineering

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Water Resources focus

Tools

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

HEC-ResSim

FLOW3D

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

McMillen, Inc. seeks a Senior Engineer, Hydrology and Hydraulic – Dams and Hydropower with a strong background in water resources and dam-related design.

The role focuses on client relationship development, project leadership, and high-fidelity hydrologic analyses for hydroelectric projects. The ideal candidate is a licensed P.Eng with 15+ years in water resources engineering, dam-related experience, and proficiency in tools like HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, AutoCAD, and GIS.