Senior Hydrotechnical Engineer

Agilus Work Solutions; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Bonus Program

Job summary

Hatch is seeking a Senior Hydrotechnical Engineer in Montreal to lead hydrology and hydraulic studies, manage complex water resources projects, and mentor junior engineers. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and advise clients on flood risk, climate resilience, and water infrastructure.

The role requires a P.Eng. in Quebec, 10+ years of hydrotechnical experience, and fluency in French and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or related discipline; Master's or Ph.D. considered an asset
• 10+ years of hydrotechnical engineering experience with expertise in hydrology, hydraulics, and water resources management
• Proven track record leading complex hydrologic and hydraulic studies for infrastructure, mining, energy, hydroelectric, or dam-related projects
• P.Eng. designation with eligibility to practice in Quebec (OIQ) or ability to obtain registration
• Bilingual in French and English; strong communication and client-facing skills
• Experience mentoring engineers and leading multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical leadership and oversight for hydrotechnical, hydraulic, and water resources projects
• Lead hydrologic and hydraulic analyses to support infrastructure, mining, and energy projects
• Review and approve technical deliverables and design recommendations
• Advise clients on water management, flood protection, and climate resilience strategies
• Establish engineering best practices and innovative methodologies
• Manage projects through planning, design, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management
• Collaborate with geotechnical, environmental, infrastructure, and energy teams
• Mentor junior engineers, support recruitment and succession planning, foster a high-performance culture

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relations

Communication

Problem solving

Presentation

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Water Resources

Master's or Ph.D. is an asset

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

MIKE

PCSWMM

Job description

About the Position

Agilus is proud to partner with Hatch, one of Canada's Top 100 Employers and a leading engineering firm supporting major projects across infrastructure, energy, and mining. Agilus by Synergie is recruiting for a Senior Hydrotechnical Engineer in the Engineering consulting industry in Montreal, Quebec. The Senior Civil Hydrotechnical Engineer will play a key role in the growth and development of our hydrotechnical practice in Quebec and across our global operations. Reporting to the Hydrotechnical Practice Lead, you will serve as a technical leader, project manager, and trusted advisor to clients while helping shape the development of our people, capabilities, and business.

This posting is for an active opening.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical leadership and oversight for complex hydrotechnical, hydraulic, and water resources projects.
• Lead hydrologic and hydraulic analyses to support infrastructure, mining, and energy sector developments.
• Review, approve, and ensure the quality of technical deliverables, designs, and engineering recommendations.
• Advise clients on water management strategies, flood protection, hydraulic infrastructure, and climate resilience initiatives.
• Establish and promote engineering best practices, technical standards, and innovative methodologies.
• Manage multidisciplinary projects through all phases, including planning, design, budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Collaborate with geotechnical, environmental, infrastructure, and energy teams while supporting key project reviews and decision-making processes.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, support recruitment and succession planning, and foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture.

Benefits

• Total rewards: $125000.00 - $150000.00 annually
• Build a Rewarding Long-Term Career
• Work with one of Canada's Top 3 Engineering Firms
• Pension
• Bonus Program

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or a related discipline; Master's or Ph.D. considered an asset.
• 10+ years of hydrotechnical engineering experience with expertise in hydrology, hydraulics, and water resources management.
• Proven track record leading complex hydrologic and hydraulic studies for infrastructure, mining, energy, hydroelectric, or dam-related projects.
• Strong proficiency with industry-standard modelling software, including HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, MIKE, PCSWMM, or equivalent platforms.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation with eligibility to practice in Quebec (OIQ) or the ability to obtain registration.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams, managing client relationships, and delivering successful engineering projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence technical and business decisions.
• Bilingual in French and English, with expertise in flood risk assessment, climate resilience, water infrastructure, business development, proposal development, and mentorship considered strong assets.