Water Resources Engineer

Associated Engineering (ONT) Ltd; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Calgary seeks a Water Resources Engineer with at least 4 years of experience. The role involves planning, designing, and delivering water resources projects, focusing on urban infrastructure and hydrotechnical systems. The company offers a flexible work environment, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Fitness allowance

Company-matching pension program

Parental leave top-up program

Professional Development program

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant consulting or applied engineering experience.
• Registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with APEGA.
• Experience with water management modeling.

Responsibilities

• Offer technical guidance for surface water projects and designs.
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for related infrastructure.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to internal knowledge sharing.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication

GIS platforms

Hydrologic modeling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

PCSWMM

Manifold

ESRI

QGIS

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Location

Calgary Office - Calgary, AB T3G 0B4 CA (Primary)

Category

Water Resources

Job Type

About Us

We are an employee-owned, Canadian company that is passionate about building communities that are vibrant, healthy, resilient and support economic growth. Sustainability is part of every project we undertake, and it guides how we operate our business. Focused locally, we offer uncompromising service to public and private sector clients across Canada.

We are a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies; achieving this distinction for 17 consecutive years. This award recognizes our technical excellence, business performance, innovation, dedication to our staff, and involvement in the community. We are a Carbon Neutral Company and actively support EcoAction initiatives across the company.

We know it takes dedicated, talented individuals working together to consistently deliver high-quality work and service to our clients. We achieve this by promoting collaboration, investing in our people, and fostering a culture that engages and inspires our people to be their best, maximize their potential, and think creatively while applying best practices. If you have what it takes, we want you to join us!

Job Description

We are currently searching for a Water Resources Engineer with a minimum of 4 years of experience to join our Calgary office.

In this role, you will support the planning, design, and delivery of water resources projects with a focus on both urban infrastructure and hydrotechnical systems. Our work spans stormwater management, hydrotechnical and river engineering, flood mitigation, and habitat restoration for municipal, provincial, and private-sector clients.

You will deliver innovative solutions to complex projects and be challenged to deliver high quality products to our valued clients. You will also have the opportunity to develop a career path focused on technical leadership, project management, client management, or a combination based on your career aspirations and qualifications.

Your responsibilities will include:
• Offering technical guidance and direction for surface water projects and designs. These projects may encompass stream restoration and stabilization design, the design and assessment of hydraulic structures (such as outfalls, stormwater management facilities, and weirs), as well as the development of master drainage plans, and flood assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Conducting hydrologic and hydraulic modelling (e.g., HEC-RAS, PCSWMM, MIKE) for rivers, stormwater, sanitary, water distribution systems, and related infrastructure.
• Developing conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs related to river engineering, streambank protection and restoration, bioengineering, basic hydraulic structures.
• Leading or supporting the preparation of technical deliverables, including proposals, technical reports, design drawings, technical specifications and regulatory approvals.
• Performing GIS-based spatial analysis and managing hydrometric and climate datasets for flood and watershed studies.
• Participating in field programs including construction inspection support, site assessments, and emergency response.
• Mentoring junior staff and contributing to internal knowledge sharing across offices.
• Supporting business development initiatives including drafting proposals.
• Building strong client relationships and liaising with stakeholders.

What we offer:
• A flexible work environment that allows for a combination of working from home and in the office.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including a fitness allowance, company-matching pension program, and a parental leave top-up program.
• Ongoing support for your growth and development, including a formal Professional Development program, mentoring programs, training opportunities, professional designation support and various Professional Groups.
• A strong push for technical innovation and advancing development.
• An active Social Club that promotes social activities in and outside the office.
• An office that is walking distance from Crowfoot Train Station.

Job Requirements

What you will bring:
• Undergraduate degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with a focus on Water Resources and 4+ years of relevant consulting or applied engineering experience.
• Registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with APEGA.
• Experience working with GIS platforms such as Manifold, ESRI or QGIS.
• Knowledge of water management modeling such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, PCSWMM or Infoworks.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills, with experience contributing to client deliverables and reports.
• Confidence working in both office and field environments.
• Base knowledge of water management structures including: erosion protection, bridge scour, river channels, drainage infrastructure, hydraulic structures, flood protection structures or habitat restoration.

The following would be considered an asset:
• Experience in data modeling, statistics and database languages such as SQL, R or Python is an asset.
• Post-graduate degree in Water Resources Engineering from an accredited university.
• Experience in the following key areas of growth: urban stormwater with an aptitude for programming, river engineering, hydrotechnical design, natural infrastructure and low impact development, water distribution and irrigation water management.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.