Water Resource Engineer

Onterris, Inc.; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 43,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris, Inc. is seeking a Water Resource Engineer in our Edmonton office to support multiple projects involving hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, field investigations, and regulatory applications.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Civil/Environmental/Water Resources and at least 3 years in hydrotechnical engineering, with a strong hydraulics/hydrology background and familiarity with regulators and clients. Alberta P.Eng eligibility is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Water Resources.
• 3+ years of hydrotechnical or water resources engineering experience.
• Strong foundation in hydraulics and hydrology.
• Experience with regulators, clients, contractors, or multidisciplinary teams.
• Registration as a P.Eng. or eligible in Alberta or another Canadian province.
• Valid class 5 driver's license with no restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Develop hydraulic and hydrologic models for flood studies, river engineering, and water management projects.
• Complete flood, erosion, scour, and other hydrotechnical assessments.
• Design and assess river engineering works and watercourse crossings.
• Support regulatory approvals and permitting, and in-stream construction planning.
• Conduct field investigations and site assessments.
• Provide construction support and monitoring.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets and deliverables.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, clients, regulators and contractors.
• Support and mentor junior team members.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications and regulatory applications.

Skills

Hydrotechnical engineering

Water resources

Hydraulics & hydrology

Regulatory experience

Project management

Field experience

Client relationships

Team collaboration

Education

Civil/Environmental/Water Resources

Tools

HEC-RAS

Job description

About Us

About Us At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact. “For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive. When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact. Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

A Day in the Life

A Day in the Life As an Water Resource Engineer, in our Edmonton office you’ll be responsible for assisting multiple projects where you will have increasing interaction with our multi-disciplinary staff, regulatory agencies and clients. You will be part of a strong team of committed professionals.

The compensation range for this role is $31.00 to $55.00/hr, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location

• Developing and applying hydraulic and hydrologic models for flood studies, river engineering, and water management projects.
• Completing flood, erosion, scour, and other hydrotechnical assessments.
• Designing and assessing river engineering works and watercourse crossings.
• Supporting regulatory approvals, permitting, and instream construction planning.
• Conducting field investigations and site assessments.
• Providing construction support and monitoring.
• Managing project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Working with engineers, scientists, environmental specialists, clients, regulators, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members.
• Preparing technical reports, specifications, and regulatory applications

Field work varies by project and may account for approximately 5 to 30% of your time. You will keep safety central to planning and design.

Your Expertise and Skills

These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.

• A bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources.
• 3+ years of experience in hydrotechnical or water resources engineering.
• A strong foundation in hydraulics and hydrology
• An understanding of erosion, scour, flood hazards, and river processes.
• Experience with HEC-RAS Initiative, sound judgement, and a desire to take increasing ownership of technical work, project delivery, and client relationships.
• Practical field and construction experience, or a willingness to develop these skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Experience working with regulators, clients, contractors, or multidisciplinary project teams.
• Registration as a P.Eng., or eligibility for registration within approximately one year, in Alberta or another Canadian province.
• A valid class 5 driver’s license with no restrictions

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The physical and environmental requirements below reflect what’s typically needed to perform the essential functions of this role safely and effectively. We may provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law, to support performance of the essential functions. Sitting, standing, and walking Often works outdoors and may be exposed to hot and cold environments and extreme weather conditions, including sunlit, rainy and windy conditions

In keeping with our Health & Safety Policy, individuals in safety sensitive positions are subject to pre-employment, pre-access (and in some client cases, random) alcohol & drug testing as well as drivers abstract reviews. Onterris provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities; including accommodation that considers an applicant’s accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to work with Human Resources directly.

This posting reflects a current vacancy that the company is actively seeking to fill. Please note, we are not accepting third party agency applicants at this time.

Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress.

For more information, visit www.onterris.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success.

We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants.

At Onterris, we take on complex challenges with purpose and momentum, alongside teams that lead with integrity, deliver together, and invest in your growth.

"Working with inspiring coworkers and clients across the globe over the past five years has been incredibly rewarding. Their passion motivates me to improve our client experience and work that I deliver." - Erin Peck, Emissions Services

“There are not many places where a toxicologist can be boots-on-the-ground at an environmental emergency one day and deep in a human health risk assessment or litigation the next, but this company is one of them, and honestly, that breadth is what makes me love the work. We are a team of scientists with a broad range of talents and experiences who genuinely take the mission to heart, because protecting people and communities from chemical hazards is not abstract here; it is exactly why we show up every day. The culture reflects that shared commitment in the best way: collaborative, rigorous, and truly motivated by the impact we make together.” - Andre Richardson, Consulting

“I knew my position here would be more than just a job. Every day is a new, exciting challenge to solve, and I get to go home knowing that the work I am doing is having a positive impact on the world.” - J Esteves, R&D