Water Resources Engineer

SE Design and Consulting Inc.; Sherwood Park; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Dental care

Long-term disability

Life insurance

AD&D

Job summary

SE Design and Consulting Inc. in Sherwood Park, Alberta seeks a Water Resources Engineer with 5–7 years of post-graduate experience to lead water resources and drainage design projects.

You will plan, design, and review stormwater infrastructure, coordinate with roadways and utilities, prepare reports, and mentor junior staff while delivering high-quality results for northeastern Alberta clients. Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, PCSWMM, GIS, and MS Office is required, as is strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with specialization in Water Resources or closely related discipline.
• Proficient knowledge of water resources engineering principles including stormwater management, drainage design, and floodplain analysis.
• P.Eng. designation or EIT eligibility with good standing or eligible for registration with APEGA.
• 5–7 years of relevant post-graduate experience in water resource engineering.
• Experience preparing engineering calculations, technical reports, and supporting documentation for stormwater or drainage projects.
• Familiarity with risk-based decision-making and trade-off analysis including cost, schedule, operability, and environmental performance.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design water resources infrastructure including grading, drainage systems, storm sewers, culverts, and related utilities.
• Coordinate drainage and stormwater designs with roadways, utilities, and construction.
• Assess existing drainage systems, identify deficiencies, and recommend upgrades.
• Prepare and review stormwater management plans, drainage studies, flood assessments, and technical memoranda.
• Review calculations, models, drawings, and regulatory submissions for accuracy.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, client communications, and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Water resources

Stormwater design

Communication

Project management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

P.Eng. designation or EIT eligibility

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

PCSWMM

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

SE Design and Consulting Inc. (SE Design) is an established multidisciplinary civil and municipal consulting firm providing engineering, project management, geomatics, geotechnical, and consulting services primarily throughout northeastern Alberta and the Lakeland Region, with continued expansion across northern Alberta. We pride ourselves on being innovative and capable of tackling new challenges, developing long-term relationships with our clients, and strengthening communities through quality project delivery and meaningful engagement. We provide consulting services from project inception to completion, beginning with preliminary engineering, planning, and concept development, followed by detailed engineering design, tendering, and project and construction management, all delivered through a client-centered, value-added, and cohesive approach. If you are looking for a long-term career with a supportive and close-knit team of technical and professional staff where you can continue to grow, SE Design may be the right fit for you. We believe in treating our employees like family, and we offer unique benefits that support a healthy balance between personal life and a rewarding, fulfilling career.

Position Description:

SE Design has a career opportunity for a Water Resources Engineer in our Sherwood Park, Alberta office.

Position Duties:

• Plan and design water resources infrastructure, including grading, drainage systems, storm sewers, culverts, channels, stormwater facilities, erosion controls, and related utilities, in accordance with applicable
• Coordinate drainage and stormwater designs with roadways, grading, utilities, geotechnical requirements, landscaping, and construction.
• Assess existing drainage and stormwater systems, identify deficiencies and risks, and recommend rehabilitation or upgrades.
• Prepare and review stormwater management plans, drainage studies, flood assessments, and technical memoranda.
• Review calculations, models, drawings, specifications, reports, and regulatory submissions for accuracy and quality.
• Evaluate design alternatives, prepare cost estimates, and support client, agency, utility, landowner, and community engagement.
• Review survey, hydrometric, geotechnical, environmental, and utility data and coordinate supplemental investigations as required.
• Prepare plans, figures, profiles, mapping, calculations, and model summaries for reports, approvals, tendering, and construction.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, client communications, and multidisciplinary teams from proposal through closeout.
• Use PCSWMM, AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS, spreadsheets, and other industry-standard software for modelling, calculations, design, and estimates.
• Mentor junior staff through work assignments, technical guidance, training, and QA/QC review.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, with a specialization in Water Resources or closely related discipline.
• Proficient knowledge of water resources engineering principles, including stormwater management, drainage design, and floodplain analysis.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in good standing, or eligible for registration with APEGA.
• A minimum of 5 - 7 years' of relevant post-graduate experience in water resource engineering.
• Experience preparing engineering calculations, technical reports, and supporting documentation for stormwater or drainage projects.
• Familiarity with risk-based decision-making and trade-off analysis, including consideration of cost, schedule, operability, and environmental performance.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD Civil 3D, PCSWMM, spreadsheets, predictive models, and other industry-standard software used for engineering analysis, technical reporting, and design.
• Excellent communication skills, including teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to accommodate occasional project-specific requirements that may involve travel, field assignments, or work outside standard business hours.
• Positive work ethic and adaptability to a variety of projects.
• Committed to ongoing personal and professional development.

Compensation:

• Excellent financial compensation and benefit packages commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including corporate RRSP matching, prescription drug coverage, dental care, long-term disability coverage, life insurance, dependent life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and family assistance.
• Exposure to a diverse range of projects with significant opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• We offer corporate training programs and numerous opportunities for advancement within the company.

Candidates with less experience may be considered for alternate positions.