Water Resources Engineer, Flood Hazard Mapping

Oregon Water Resource Department; Burlington; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organization seeks a Water Resources Engineer to develop and review flood hazard mapping. The role involves technical modeling, stakeholder engagement, and project management, requiring a P.Eng designation and extensive experience in water resources engineering. This position offers an opportunity to impact flood hazard management and collaborate with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in Water Resources Engineering.
• Extensive knowledge of watershed-scale modeling.
• Strong communication skills to convey technical information.

Responsibilities

• Develop watershed-scale hydrologic and hydraulic models.
• Provide technical peer review of flood hazard mapping studies.
• Engage with stakeholders to facilitate collaborative solutions.

Skills

Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling

Technical communication

Analytical problem solving

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Education

University degree in Water Resources Engineering or Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation

Tools

HEC-RAS

GIS software

Job description

Reporting to the Program Manager, Flood Hazard Mapping, the Water Resources Engineer is responsible for development and review of flood hazard mapping that supports administration of regulations under Section 28 of the Conservation Authorities Act. This includes both in-house development of hydrologic and hydraulic models, mapping, and reporting and technical review of similar work completed by consultants. The Water Resources Engineer also supports the Program Manager with development of the Flood Hazard Mapping Program, to efficiently and effectively deliver flood hazard mapping studies, while working directly with internal teams, consultants, municipal staff and the public. The Water Resources Engineer will:

• Develop watershed-scale hydrologic and hydraulic models (1D and 2D) and sign and seal associated flood hazard mapping
• Provide technical peer review of consultant led flood hazard mapping studies
• Engage in and facilitate collaborative solutions-oriented discussions with key project stakeholders
• Communicate study findings through development of supportive materials (technical reports, memos, presentations, and support development of engagement materials, etc.)
• Participate in procurement of engineering consultants, surveyors, etc.
• Manage flood hazard mapping studies
• Guide and mentor other team members in specialized software and modelling approaches
• Conduct field investigation of critical hydrologic and hydraulic elements
• Assist with the development of procedures, guidelines, strategies, and system supports, to guide implementation and effective delivery of Conservation Halton’s Flood Hazard Mapping Program
• Provide expert water resources engineering advice and opinions on behalf of Conservation Halton at the Ontario Lands Tribunal, Section 28 hearings, and Ontario Court of Justice

• Designated as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), licensed in the Province of Ontario
• University degree in Water Resources Engineering, Civil Engineering and/or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Minimum of 5 years experience working in Water Resources Engineering
• Extensive knowledge and experience developing, calibrating, and validating watershed-scale hydrologic and hydraulic models (including demonstrated proficiency with 1D and 2D HEC-RAS models)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, supporting an ability to effectively communicate technical information to a variety of audiences
• Detailed knowledge of principles, policies, guidelines, and procedures (including Provincial Natural Hazards Technical Guidelines and other industry documents), related to modelling, mapping, and hazard management
• Experience with project coordination
• Knowledge of the Conservation Authorities Act and Planning Act
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making capabilities
• Experience developing, fostering, and sustaining effective and positive relationships, both internal and external to the organization
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment while maintaining project schedules
• Ability to work with computer software and administrative systems in a Windows environment (e.g., file maintenance; word processing; spreadsheet applications, presentation and GIS software; information input and retrieval, etc.)