Water Resources Engineer (Calgary)

Onterris, Inc.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 73,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris, Inc. in Calgary seeks a Water Resources Engineer to support multiple projects involving river engineering, flood hazard assessments, and water management. You will interact with regulators, clients, and a multi-disciplinary team to deliver technically sound solutions.

The role emphasizes field involvement, design reporting, and ongoing professional development, with opportunities to take greater project responsibility and mentorship of junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, or water resources engineering.
• 3+ years of hydrotechnical or water resources experience.
• Registration as P.Eng. or eligible within about a year in Alberta or another Canadian province.
• Strong hydraulics, hydrology, and river processes knowledge.
• Ability to work with regulators, clients, and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and restore natural channels, fish habitat, and stream restoration projects.
• Assess watercourse crossings including bridges, culverts, pipelines, and other infrastructure.
• Support river engineering, erosion protection, flood mitigation, and river training.
• Develop hydraulic/hydrologic models for water management and flood hazard assessments.
• Prepare technical reports, design documents, and regulatory applications.
• Contribute to project delivery, budgets, schedules, and client relationships.
• Mentor junior team members and engage with stakeholders.

Skills

Hydrotechnical engineering

Water resources engineering

Hydraulics & hydrology

Regulatory coordination

Field experience

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental/Water Resources

P.Eng. registration or eligibility (Alberta or other province) within ~1 year

Tools

HEC‑RAS

Job description

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

As an Water Resources Engineer, in our Calgary 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 $35.00/hr to $60.00/hr, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.

• Designing and restoring natural channels and side channels, including fish habitat enhancement, offsetting, fish passage, and stream restoration projects.


• Designing and assessing watercourse crossings, including bridges, culverts, pipelines, and other linear infrastructure.


• Supporting river engineering projects involving bank stabilization, erosion protection, flood mitigation works, river training, water intakes, channel remediation, and stream restoration.


• Developing and applying hydraulic and hydrologic models for river engineering, watercourse crossings, water management, and flood hazard assessments.


• Supporting mining, transportation, infrastructure, and industrial projects through hydrotechnical assessments, water management planning, and regulatory approvals.


• Completing erosion, scour, geomorphic, flood hazard, and other hydrotechnical assessments.


• Preparing technical reports, engineering design documents, specifications, and regulatory applications.


• Supporting regulatory approvals, permitting, and instream construction planning.


• Conducting field investigations and site assessments.


• Providing construction support, field engineering, and post-construction monitoring.


• Supporting project delivery, including scope, schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables, with opportunities to take increasing responsibility for project management.


• Working collaboratively with engineers, scientists, environmental specialists, clients, regulators, contractors, Indigenous communities, and other stakeholders.


• Supporting and mentoring junior team members.


• Field work varies by project and may account for approximately 5 to 30% of your time.

Your Expertise and Skills

• 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 licence with a satisfactory driving record

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


• Lifting 50 pounds several times a day


• Overhead lifting of over 20 pounds


• 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.

Company Culture and Testimonials

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

Diversity & Inclusion

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.