Water Control Systems Planning Engineer

Province of Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salaries

Defined pension plan

Life insurance coverage

Long-Term Disability Plan

Employer paid health care benefits

Extended health care

Annual health spending account

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time-off including sick leave

Flexible work arrangements

Generous vacation entitlements

Parental leave options

Job summary

The Manitoba government invites applications for a Water Control Systems Planning Engineer in Winnipeg. Reporting to the Senior Water Control System Planning Engineer, the role focuses on water management planning, hydraulic investigations and design of water control works within provincially owned drainage systems.

The position requires a B.Sc. in Engineering (Civil preferred), experience in hydraulics and hydrology, and registration eligibility as a P.Eng.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (Engineering) degree (Civil preferred).
• Experience in hydraulics and water resource science and management.
• Experience in hydrology, design and construction of water control works, agricultural drainage and related agronomics, and geotechnical engineering.
• Experience analyzing water resource-related problems and using GIS and MS Office.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, economics, hydrology and water resource principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering services related to water management planning exercises and investigations.
• Perform feasibility studies, hydraulic investigations and design of water infrastructure works.
• Support flood forecasting and watershed planning activities.
• Analyze provincial drainage systems and related hydrogeotechnical aspects.

Skills

Hydraulics

Water resources

Hydrology

Water control design

Geotechnical engineering

Microsoft Office

GIS software

Education

BSc Eng (Civil preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS software

Job description

Water Control Systems Planning Engineer

EG3 Engineer 3

Regular/full-time

Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Hydrologic Forecasting and Water Management, Engineering and Technical Services

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 45734

Salary(s): EG3 $88,116.00 - $115,275.00 per year

Closing Date: November 14, 2026

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation.The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 6 months.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

Duties:

Reporting to the Senior Water Control System Planning Engineer, the Water Control System Planning Engineer is responsible for providing engineering services related to water management planning exercises, issue and problem investigations, planning and feasibility analysis, and functional design of physical water infrastructure works. The Water Control System Planning Engineers conducts feasibility studies, hydraulic investigations, and assessments related to Provincially-owned agricultural drainage systems. The position also provides engineering hydraulic and water management services to the flood forecasting branch during flood periods and participates in broader watershed and basin-based water management assessment and planning exercises.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Bachelor of Science (Engineering) degree (Civil is preferred).
• Experience in hydraulics and water resource science and management.
• Experience in hydrology, design and construction of water control works, agricultural drainage and related agronomics, and geotechnical engineering.
• Experience analyzing and understanding water resource-related problems, situations or processes.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite products and GIS software
• Knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences and engineering principles and practices as applied to a wide variety of engineering work in the field of hydraulic and hydrologic engineering.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, principles of economic feasibility, hydrology principles and theory, water resource science.

Desired:

• Knowledge of design and construction of water control works, agricultural drainage and related agronomics, and geotechnical engineering.
• Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Occupational, Safety, Health & Risk Management policies and procedures.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Registered or be eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba (EGM).
• Must be able to work extended hours
• Must have a valid class 5.0 driver’s licence
• Ability to travel as required

Why Work for Manitoba Government?

The Manitoba government values its employees, recognizing the important role that each person plays in delivering exceptional services, programs and support to the province. Your important contributions are recognized with a comprehensive package of benefits, including an attractive salary, pension plan, health and wellness benefits, and other supports to encourage work-life balance.

Financial Security

• Attractive salaries
• Defined pension plan
• Life insurance coverage
• Long-Term Disability Plan

Benefit Plan

• Employer paid health care benefits including health, dental and vision
• Extended health care for services such as physiotherapy, chiropractor, massages, acupuncture and more
• Annual health spending account for eligible employees

Commitment to Health and Wellness

• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Paid time-off including sick leave, wellness days and family related leave days
• Flexible work arrangements for eligible positions
• Generous vacation entitlements, increasing with years of service
• Parental, maternity, and adoptive leave options

Professional Growth & Development

We want our employees to thrive and grow and are committing to investing in their development. We offer multiple avenues of support such as inhouse training, educational assistance and leadership development programs to help achieve these goals.

Organizational Culture and Values

The Manitoba government is committed to a work environment and culture that values and recognizes every employee. When we look at Manitoba’s Public Service, we see a reflection of Manitoba’s diversity. We come from differing educational, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds and work in a wide array of jobs across the province, we are all public servants.

Impact on Manitoba’s Future

By working for Manitoba’s Public Service, you have the unique opportunity to use your time to serve the land, communities, and the people of Manitoba. You can leave a lasting mark that will impact both current and future generations.