Senior Stormwater Engineer

City of Calgary; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking city dedicated to enhancing community resilience through innovative stormwater management. As a Senior Stormwater Engineer, you will lead the charge in designing sustainable solutions that integrate green and grey infrastructure. Collaborating with various stakeholders, you will ensure compliance with environmental standards while mentoring others in your field. This role not only offers the chance to make a tangible impact on Calgary's urban landscape but also supports a healthy work-life balance with flexible work options. If you are passionate about engineering and environmental stewardship, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Options

Competitive Wages

Pension Plan

Health Benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience with P. Eng. designation required.
• Expertise in stormwater management and environmental compliance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze stormwater runoff using advanced modeling software.
• Design and implement Low Impact Development (LID) techniques.

Skills

Collaboration

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Project Management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Environmental Engineering

Degree in Water Resources Engineering

Tools

PC SWMM

Storm Water Management Models

Hydrotechnical Analysis Tools

Job description

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.

As a Senior Stormwater Engineer, you will shape the landscape of stormwater management, providing innovative designs and solutions to mitigate the adverse effects of stormwater, and demonstrating environmental stewardship for resilient and sustainable communities. You will have the opportunity to shape programs and drive transformative change that harmonizes ecological integrity with urban development. Primary duties include:

1. Use advanced modeling software and tools to analyze stormwater runoff and water quality, predicting the performance of green infrastructure elements and optimizing designs for different environmental scenarios.
2. Provide expertise on stormwater infrastructure's performance assessment; conduct technical analyses, including hydrological and hydraulic modeling, to inform decision making and design processes.
3. Design, implement and maintain various Low Impact Development (LID) and Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) techniques; assess environmental conditions and recommend appropriate LID and GSI solutions.
4. Develop hybrid stormwater management solutions to seamlessly integrate green and grey infrastructure components; optimize hybrid designs for maximum efficiency and sustainability.
5. Develop and guide city-wide GSI/LID programs. Develop and manage watershed-specific stormwater implementation programs.
6. Collaborate and build effective relationships with various watershed partnerships, non-government organizations, and Alberta Low Impact Development Partnership to advance stormwater management.
7. Ensure compliance with environmental permit processes and requirements.
8. Act as subject matter expert, mentor, and trainer in the area of stormwater technical knowledge and infrastructure; build expertise within the organization by implementing technical programs aligned with stormwater strategy implementation goals.

Qualifications

1. A degree in Civil, Water Resources, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering, or a related Engineering field encompassing water resources, water quality, waste management or environmental functions.
2. At least 10 years of relevant professional engineering experience obtained after receiving your P. Eng. designation and a current licensure as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) complete with practicing status OR licensure and practicing status by the first day of work.
3. Experience must include civil, water resources, or environmental engineering and water quality regulatory processes.
4. Experience using water quality modeling tools is essential: PC SWMM, Storm Water Management Models, hydrotechnical analysis and statistical tools.
5. Project management experience is an asset.
6. The successful candidate will have strong collaboration, organizational, and analytical skills, with the ability to solve problems and make informed decisions in a complex and dynamic environment.

Pre-employment Requirements

1. Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Workstyle

1. This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. Such arrangements are based on the operational requirements of the position and employee suitability and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.

Union: Exempt

Business Unit: Climate and Environment

Position Type: 1 Permanent

Location: 625 25 Avenue SE

Salary: 162,616 per annum (2025 rates)

Days of Work: This position works a 5 day work week earning 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.

Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week