Water Resources Engineer

Northwest Hydraulic Consultants; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team of water resources specialists in Calgary, Alberta, where your engineering skills will be applied to diverse projects. This role emphasizes independent work and collaboration, tackling complex challenges related to rivers, watersheds, and hydraulic structures. With over 50 years of success, this innovative firm values creativity and technical knowledge, fostering a supportive environment for professional growth. If you're passionate about water and ready to contribute to meaningful projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual merit-based bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in water resources engineering or equivalent.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Solve challenging problems related to rivers, watersheds, and hydraulic structures.
• Prepare high-quality professional work products.

Skills

Water Resources Engineering

Problem Definition

Team Collaboration

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Education

License to practice engineering (P.Eng.)

Post-graduate degree in water resources discipline

Job description

Join our team of water resources specialists in Calgary, Alberta and apply your engineering skills to a wide range of projects in Alberta and beyond. The successful candidate will thrive working independently and as part of a team, have a passion for preparing high quality professional work products, and be keen to take on occasional field assignments. Working together, we will solve challenging problems for our clients related to rivers, watersheds, reservoirs and dams, stormwater, hydraulic structures, municipal hydraulics, river and lake ice, eco-hydraulics, and field data collection.

Required Education, Skills, and Experience:

• License to practice engineering (P.Eng.) in Alberta or another Canadian province/territory.
• 5+ years of experience in water resources engineering or an equivalent field (preferably in a consulting environment).
• Demonstrated experience completing technical assignments in a team environment.
• The ability to define problems, prioritize tasks, and meet agreed upon timelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Post-graduate degree in a water resources discipline is an asset.

Great Reasons to Join Us!

NHC offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including annual merit-based bonuses. NHC’s success as an independent firm over more than 50 years has depended on the creativity and technical knowledge of our employees. We celebrate diversity and foster the professional development and well-being of our team. Working with NHC is an opportunity to collaborate with people who are as passionate about water as you are.

If you have the necessary qualifications and are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume and a cover letter in confidence via the application link on this page.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Interested?

Please send us your resume, cover letter, and references.