Water Resources Engineer-In-Training (EIT)

Montrose Environmental Group; Alberta; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental solutions company seeks a Water Resources Engineer-In-Training to work in Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta. The role involves participation in diverse water resources projects, technical mentorship, and field assessments vital for environmental sustainability. Candidates should have a degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering and strong analytical skills. This position offers competitive compensation, flexibility in schedules, and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

RRSP matching

Vacation days

Sick days

Flexible work hours

Cross-training opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered as an EIT with APEGA or another provincial body.
• Strong analytical and field capabilities.
• Possess a valid Class 5 driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Participate in water resources engineering projects.
• Assist in field assessments and monitoring.
• Aid in field engineering and construction monitoring.

Skills

Analytical skills

Field capabilities

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Diploma in Environmental Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

HEC-RAS

AutoCAD

Adobe Illustrator

Corel Draw

Job description

Water Resources Engineer-In-Training (EIT)

OUR PURPOSE

Be part of the Future of Environmental Solutions.

At Montrose Environmental we help protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil that feeds us. Our teammates collaborate across services, disciplines, and geographies to solve environmental challenges together – motivated to do better for our clients, each other, and the communities where we live and work. We deliver responsive, locally connected, and scalable solutions to help our clients achieve their ambitious goals for a more sustainable and resilient future.

WHO WE ARE

Montrose is a leading environmental solutions company focused on supporting commercial and government organizations as they deal with the challenges of today and prepare for what’s coming tomorrow. In Canada, we are one of the leading providers of environmental consulting and engineering services and part of a global network of teammates across 100+ locations around the world.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Our team is made up of diverse people working collaboratively towards common goals. We value the contributions and perspectives of all employees and are committed to equity and diversity initiatives to create a feeling of belonging for all of our people. When we are inclusive and diverse in a way that reflects the broader world we serve, we are able to draw from a wider community of excellence within the regions we operate.

Are you looking to…

• Progress your career and gain valuable experience as part of an experienced and growing water resources engineering team
• Contribute to a diverse range of projects with a dynamic group of engineers, technologists, geoscientists and ecologists across Canada
• Work on interesting environmental, infrastructure, water resources and restoration projects throughout Alberta and solve challenges in your community
• Apply your water resources academic background to real world projects and solutions
• Work on projects from initiation to design and construction stages
• Receive valuable technical mentorship to confidently take your career to the next level

As a Water Resources Engineer-In-Training, you will join our Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta office and work with our growing group of engineers throughout Alberta. The Water Resources Engineer-in-Training will work on a variety of surface water related projects under the guidance of intermediate and senior water resources and hydrotechnical engineers and will be a key member of our team. The successful applicant will be involved in a broad range of hydrology, aquatics and water resources engineering projects with responsibilities including:

• Active participation in maintaining Montrose’s strong safety culture
• Participate in water resources engineering projects by contributing technical knowledge and developing skills in areas including river engineering and surface water management
• Complete hydrologic and hydraulic calculations and use of standard models (previous experience will be considered as asset)
• Assist in field assessments including flow and water quality monitoring, topographic and bathymetric surveying, and hydrotechnical assessments of watercourse crossings (e.g., pipelines and culverts)
• Complete basic design and assessment of erosion protection and sediment control measures
• Aid in field engineering and construction monitoring
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports, technical specifications for engineering designs and cost estimates
• Help multidisciplinary project teams to achieve project goals and objectives
• Conduct fieldwork in both urban and remote environments in all weather conditions

What We Are Looking For

• Degree or technical diploma in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources Engineering or other applicable field
• 0 to 4 years of related experience
• Registered as an EIT (Engineer in Training) with APEGA or another provincial body
• Basic understanding of open channel and pipe flow hydraulics, stormwater management system design, and river engineering

• Strong analytical and field capabilities
• Demonstrated verbal, writing, and interpersonal communication skills
• Commitment to individual initiative, critical thinking, and problems solving
• Possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license and a clean driving record
• Willing to travel and undertake field work in remote locations
• Other qualifications that are not required, but would be considered assets:
  • M.Sc. or other relevant post-graduate degree
  • Experience working with relevant computer software applications, including for: GIS and remote sensing (ArcGIS, QGIS), Hydrological and/or hydraulic modeling (HEC-RAS), Survey and Design (AutoCAD), and Graphics (Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw)
  • Knowledge of Federal, Provincial and Municipal environmental regulations and standards
  • Experience in and knowledge of river engineering design concepts, surface water management; complimentary skill sets such as hydrology or aquatic biology
  • Previous experience in the consulting sector

Why Choose Montrose?

At Montrose you will be part of an amazing community of collaborative people who live shared mission and principles and bring industry-leading technical expertise to their work every day. We offer a comprehensive compensation package, which includes benefits, RRSP matching, vacation days and sick days. This is a permanent position with a hourly rate range of $29.00-$41.00, starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location. We are also committed to flexible work hours and schedules, team-based work, and cross-training opportunities.

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Are you the one we're looking for? Please apply to us directly. As a note, we are not accepting third party agency applicants at this time.

Montrose is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment and to promoting the health, safety and well-being of our employees. 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.

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

We welcome and promote diversity and inclusion in our workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Montrose provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities; including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources directly.

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While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.