Senior Hydrotechnical Engineer (Hydropower)

Tetra Tech; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Time off with pay

Job summary

Tetra Tech in Calgary, Alberta is seeking a Senior Hydrotechnical Engineer to join our Power team. You will deliver hydrological analyses, hydraulic design, and regulatory submissions for projects from $10M to $400M, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide sustainable water resources solutions. The ideal candidate has a B.Sc.

or B.Eng. in Civil Engineering, PE/P.Eng., 6+ years of consulting experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.Sc. or B.Eng.) in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE, P.Eng.) registration in the United States or Canada is required.
• 6+ years of experience in consulting engineering.
• Expertise in hydrotechnical engineering and hydraulic structures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint); advanced Excel is a plus.
• Experience in hydrological modeling, sediment transport, and hydraulic analysis.
• Strong verbal and written communication for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Willingness and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hydrological assessments, including low-flow analysis and flood flow statistics.
• Use industry-standard hydrotechnical modeling software to develop analyses and summaries.
• Perform hydraulic design for river engineering projects (weirs, intakes, dams).
• Prepare technical reports and regulatory submissions for permitting processes.
• Conduct energy and economic evaluations for hydropower plants.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on hydropower projects ($10M–$400M).
• Support ongoing professional development and maintain discipline knowledge.
• Work safely and report health and safety concerns.

Skills

Hydrotechnical engineering

Hydraulic structures

Hydrological modeling

Sediment transport

Hydraulic analysis

Microsoft 365 / Excel

Strong communication

Project management

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Hydrotechnical modeling software

Job description

Tetra Tech in Calgary, Alberta is seeking a Senior Hydrotechnical Engineer to join our Power team. You will deliver hydrological analyses, hydraulic design, and regulatory submissions for projects from $10M to $400M, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide sustainable water resources solutions. The ideal candidate has a B.Sc.

or B.Eng. in Civil Engineering, PE/P.Eng., 6+ years of consulting experience, and strong communication skills.