Senior Water Resource Engineer

GSI environement Incorporé d'Filial Englobe

Lethbridge

On-site

CAD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Multiple opportunities for professional growth

Access to a free telehealth service

Full range of benefits including group insurance

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm in Lethbridge, Alberta, is looking for a Senior Water Resources Engineer to manage projects and contribute design expertise. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and have at least 8 years of experience in relevant fields such as water management and hydropower development. The role involves both project management and technical design, offering professional growth opportunities and a full benefits package, including access to telehealth services.

Qualifications

8 years relevant experience in a similar role in a consulting engineering firm.
Experience in hydropower development, water management, and dam safety is desired.
Self-motivated with excellent leadership and communication skills.
Experience in PM, design, hydraulics, and construction contract administration is desired (hydropower, water management, dam safety, flood mitigation, drainage, pipelines, irrigation, river engineering).
Experience with hydrotechnical assessments and hydrology, and use of hydraulic modeling software is desirable.
Self‑motivated with strong leadership, project and client management, and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

Manage engineering projects from initiation through completion.
Lead contract administration and oversee construction management tasks.
Provide supervision, mentorship, and guidance to junior engineers.
Contribute to design engineering, develop and refine technical solutions.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams for integrated project delivery.
Mentor junior engineers and technologists to ensure high-quality deliverables.
Prepare planning reports, drawings, specifications and related documentation.
Conduct site reviews and progress monitoring to verify compliance with engineering requirements.
Collaborate with clients to understand objectives and communicate progress.

Skills

Project management

Design engineering

Client management

Hydraulics

Construction contract administration

Leadership

Communication

Client management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Registration with APEGA as an Engineer (P.Eng.)

Tools

Hydraulic modeling software

Job description

Your mission

You will play an important role in a dynamic and passionate team, collaborating on a variety of projects of all sizes and scopes in the environment, renewable energies, hydroelectricity, transportation, materials, buildings and climate change markets. Boldness, innovation and collaboration are an integral part of our daily operations.

Englobe - Who we are

At Englobe, our rigor is matched by sincere care for our colleagues, our customers, our communities, and the environment. We are committed to making a real difference, one project at a time, and to having a positive, lasting impact. We approach our work with fresh perspectives, relying on collaboration and a diversity of voices. With an entrepreneurial spirit, we empower our customers and communities with boldness and optimism. We are determined to leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.

MPE Lethbridge is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join the Water Resources team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in design and project management within the team. The position requires a range of skills and experience in various water resource projects.

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Your main responsibilities

Manage engineering projects from initiation through completion, ensuring all work aligns with defined scope, timeline, and budgetary requirements.
Lead contract administration activities, including the preparation, review, and management of specifications and contract documents.
Oversee construction management tasks, coordinating site activities and ensuring work complies with design standards, safety protocols, and quality requirements.
Perform design engineering functions, contributing to the development, analysis, and refinement of technical engineering solutions.
Coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to support integrated project delivery and ensure smooth collaboration across functional groups.
Provide supervision, mentorship, and guidance to junior engineers and technologists to support their technical development and ensure high‑quality deliverables.
Prepare comprehensive planning reports, design drawings, specifications, and related documentation in accordance with project and regulatory standards.
Conduct construction administration and general supervision duties, including site reviews, progress monitoring, and verification of adherence to engineering requirements.
Collaborate closely with clients to understand project objectives, communicate progress, and ensure successful delivery of outcomes that meet their expectations.
Apply and promote health and safety rules and comply with Englobe's quality procedures.

What makes you unique

Bachelor's degree in Civil engineering or an applicable technical degree
Registration with APEGA as an Engineer (P.Eng.)
8 years relevant experience in a similar role in a consulting engineering firm
Must be experience in project management, design, hydraulics, and construction contract administration in the following areas of practice is desired: Hydropower development, water management, water control structures, dam safety, flood mitigation, drainage, pipelines, irrigation development and river engineering.
Experience completing hydrotechnical assessments and hydrology as well as use of hydraulic modeling software is desirable.
Self‑motivated, with good leadership, project management and client management experience; and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What makes Englobe unique

At Englobe, you'll have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects of every size and scope. You'll work in an organization that values you and your experience, and allows you to grow. From day one, you'll enjoy the following benefits:

Multiple opportunities for professional growth, mentoring and skills development;
Access to a free telehealth service;
A full range of benefits (including cost‑sharing group insurance and a group RRSP);

What our employees say about us

Since joining Englobe, I've felt perfectly integrated. The company offers a welcoming, collaborative working environment conducive to professional fulfillment. What has particularly impressed me is the culture of knowledge sharing and mutual support between colleagues, which enables rapid growth within the team. – Geotechnical Project Manager

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