Water Resources Civil Engineer – Design & Field Projects

MPE Engineering Ltd; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MPE Engineering Ltd is seeking a Civil Water Resources Engineer in Saskatoon to assist intermediate and senior engineers with design and project management tasks on civil and water resources infrastructure projects.

You will collaborate with engineers and technologists to design earthworks, dams, canals, pipelines, and drainage systems, prepare reports and contract documents, and conduct hydrological studies.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• Junior: 0–5 years of relevant experience (recent graduates welcome).
• Intermediate: 5–10 years of relevant experience.
• Registered or eligible for registration with APEGS.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Aptitude for general construction methods; field experience is an asset.
• Familiarity with design software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, PCSWMM, WaterCAD; knowledge of AutoCAD/Civil 3D is an asset.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle for occasional travel.
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist intermediate and senior engineers with design and project management tasks.
• Collaborate with engineers and technologists to design civil and water resource infrastructure such as major earthworks projects, dams, canals, drainage, pipelines, site grading, and drainage systems.
• Prepare reports, design drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Conduct preliminary engineering studies, including preliminary designs, hydrology and hydraulic modeling, dam safety assessments, and cost estimates.
• Support detailed design for pumping systems, pipelines, canals, drainage works, hydraulic structures, earthworks, concrete, and steel components.
• Perform construction administration and site supervision, ensuring compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Communicate with clients to ensure project objectives are met.

Skills

Communications skills

Problem-solving

Field construction methods familiarity

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

PCSWMM

WaterCAD

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Job description

MPE Engineering Ltd is seeking a Civil Water Resources Engineer in Saskatoon to assist intermediate and senior engineers with design and project management tasks on civil and water resources infrastructure projects.

You will collaborate with engineers and technologists to design earthworks, dams, canals, pipelines, and drainage systems, prepare reports and contract documents, and conduct hydrological studies.