Water Resources Engineer (Intermediate/ Senior)

Associated Engineering (ONT) Ltd; Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian engineering firm is looking for an Intermediate/Senior Water Resources Engineer in Vancouver. The role involves leading projects in hydrology, mentorship, and applying innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience, including expertise in water resources software. A hybrid work environment and competitive salary with benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Fitness allowance

Company-matching pension program

Qualifications

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with EGBC.
• 8+ years of experience in water resources projects.
• Experience analyzing and designing coastal/shoreline engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead project proposals and projects.
• Mentor junior engineers in training.
• Conduct site visits and construction field reviews.

Skills

Project leadership

Hydrological analysis

Technical writing

Site assessment

GIS and spatial analysis

Education

Undergraduate engineering degree

Graduate degree in water resources

Tools

HEC-RAS

ArcGIS

QGIS

MIKE+

Job description

Water Resources Engineer (Intermediate/ Senior)

We are an employee-owned, Canadian company that is passionate about building communities that are vibrant, healthy, and resilient and support economic growth. Sustainability is part of every project we undertake, and how we operate our business. Focused locally, we offer uncompromising service to public and private sector clients across Canada.

We proudly have been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 17 consecutive years resulting in a Platinum Club membership. This award recognizes our technical excellence, business performance, innovation, dedication to our staff, and involvement in the community. We have also been a Carbon Neutral Company since 2009 and have EcoAction initiatives across the company.

We know it takes dedicated, talented individuals working together to consistently deliver high-quality work and service to our clients. We achieve this by promoting collaboration, investing in our people, and fostering a culture that engages and inspires our people to be their best, maximize their potential, and think creatively while applying best practices.

We currently have a job opening for a Water Resources Engineer (Intermediate/Senior) in our Vancouver, Kelowna or Victoria office to join our growing team.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate and deliver water resources, infrastructure, transportation, and environmental projects across BC. These projects will encompass a variety of water resources sub-specialties including watershed management, hydrology, hydrotechnical engineering, river engineering, floodplain modelling and mapping, drainage engineering, and coastal/shoreline engineering. You will deliver innovative solutions to complex projects and be challenged to develop high quality products for our valued clients in many sectors, such as municipal, regional, provincial and federal governments, transportation, and natural resources.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Being a ‘project leader’, providing leadership on proposals and projects.
• Mentoring of junior Water Resources Engineers in Training and Technologists
• Involvement in a variety of project phases including planning, design, tendering, and construction.
• Site visits to assess project sites, carry out construction field reviews, and/or complete emergency flood response services.
• Hydrological analysis and watershed modelling.
• Assessment of climate change impacts to support planning and design of infrastructure.
• Hydraulic analysis and modelling of creeks/rivers/channels, culverts, bridges, and water management structures.
• Floodplain modelling and mapping.
• Hydraulic analysis and modelling of drainage and stormwater systems.
• Statistical analysis of hydrometeorological datasets.
• Mapping and spatial analysis of GIS data.
• Hydrotechnical design of water management infrastructure and flood protection systems such as dikes, bank erosion/scour protection, shoreline erosion protection, inlet/outlet structures, spillway channels, culverts, bridges, weirs, sediment basins, and wetlands.
• Technical writing and preparation of client deliverables.
• Project coordination and management.
• Proposal preparation.
• Meeting project requirements in a timely and effective manner.

You will also have the opportunity to develop a career path focused on technical leadership, project management, client management, or a combination based on your career aspirations and qualifications.

Job Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in engineering or applied sciences from an accredited post secondary institution. A graduate degree and/or a water resources focus in your educational background will be considered an asset.
• Registered, or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with EGBC.
• 8+ years of experience.
• Experience in coastal/shoreline engineering is considered an asset.
• Experience analyzing and designing a variety of solutions for water resources projects.
• Experience using water resources software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HEC-SSP, R , MIKE+, SWAN, Raven, and PCSWMM.
• Experience in GIS and spatial analysis software such as QGIS, Manifold, or ArcGIS.
• Ability to work in both collaborative team environments and independently.
• Highly self motivated with excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to project sites.

Our Commitment To You

At Associated Engineering, we have a diverse workforce and a teamwork philosophy. We are committed to the growth and careers of our people, and we take great care in hiring the right people to join our team for the long term. Our unique workplace culture is what sets us apart.

We provide:

• A hybrid work environment that allows for a combination of working from home and in the office.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including a fitness allowance, and company-matching pension program.
• Ongoing support for your growth and development, including a formal professional development program, mentoring programs, training opportunities, and professional designation support.

AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.