Senior Hydrotechnical Engineer - CFD Lead (Hybrid)

Klohn Crippen Berger; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work opportunities

Annual performance and salary review

Vacation policy that aligns to your经验

Job summary

Klohn Crippen Berger is seeking a Senior Hydrotechnical Engineer to design large hydro and water control structures. This role requires CFD expertise, strong leadership, and a track record in managing complex projects, domestically and internationally.

The position is hybrid with most work in the Vancouver office, three days a week onsite, offering growth, client exposure, and opportunities to advance in multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Hydrotechnical or Civil Engineering required.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in British Columbia or eligible.
• 10–15 years hydrotechnical experience with CFD delivery.
• Proficiency with CFD tools such as Flow 3D.
• Experience leading transient hydraulic and CFD analyses.
• Business development and client engagement experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and collaborate with diverse discipline teams from concept through construction support.
• Act as a technical resource within project teams.
• Provide progress reports to clients and senior management.
• Attend site visits and gather information to complement design activities.
• Lead dam safety reviews, as discipline or overall lead.
• Communicate and collaborate with clients professionally.
• Ensure quality management compliance and suggest improvements.
• Mentor younger project team members.

Skills

CFD expertise

Dam design

Leadership

Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Hydrotechnical/Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer in BC or eligible

Tools

Flow 3D

Job description

Klohn Crippen Berger is seeking a Senior Hydrotechnical Engineer to design large hydro and water control structures. This role requires CFD expertise, strong leadership, and a track record in managing complex projects, domestically and internationally.

The position is hybrid with most work in the Vancouver office, three days a week onsite, offering growth, client exposure, and opportunities to advance in multidisciplinary teams.