Water Resources Engineer – Senior Level (Hybrid)

Barr Engineering Co.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Bonus potential

Job summary

Barr Engineering Co. in Calgary, AB seeks a senior water resources engineer for a hybrid role. You will perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for rivers, floodplains, and conveyances, and support design and permitting with clients and agencies.

The role includes leading project teams, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring QA/QC. Ten+ years in water resources, P.Eng eligibility with APEGA, and experience with 1D/2D modelling, GIS, and CAD are preferred.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in civil, environmental, or related engineering with focus on water resources.
• 10+ years of water resources engineering experience focusing on hydrology, hydraulics, or water quality.
• Experience leading projects and building teams.
• P.Eng registration or eligibility with APEGA.
• Experience with hydrologic modelling and 1D/2D hydraulic modelling software.

Responsibilities

• Support hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for rural and urban settings.
• Perform design related to rivers, streams, conveyances, dams, and levees.
• Assist with reports, plans, and specifications; coordinate with clients and agencies.
• Lead project teams, provide QA/QC, and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Hydrology

Hydraulic modelling

Water resources engineering

1D/2D modelling

Project leadership

P.Eng eligibility

GIS

CAD/CADD software

Driver's license

Education

B.Sc. in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Tools

Hydrologic modelling software

1D/2D hydraulic modelling software

GIS

CAD/CADD software

Job description

## Water Resources Engineer – Senior Level (Hybrid)Apply: Hybrid: Calgary, AB: Full time: Posted Today: R-102385**The role – what you’ll do**Barr is seeking a senior water resources engineer to join our Calgary team. In this hybrid role, you will support hydrologic analysis for rural and urban settings; hydraulic analysis and design related to rivers, streams, conveyances, dams, and other hydraulic structures; impact assessments; and natural channel design, as well as work with clients, permitting agencies, and public officials. Assignments may also include leading project teams with a variety of technical backgrounds and disciplines.A successful person in this role will have strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. They must possess a flexible working style and be willing to occasionally modify their schedule to meet deadlines and/or client needs.**Your impact – key responsibilities*** **Technical knowledge:** strong technical knowledge of water resources engineering, including hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of rivers, flood control, and conveyance systems. Experience with modelling, analysis, and design related to stormwater infrastructure, rivers and streams, floodplains, hydraulic structures, dams, and levees.* **Reporting:** assist with the preparation of technical reports, plans, and specifications and work with clients, permitting agencies, and public officials.* **Project and task management:** assist with planning, coordinating, and executing projects. Help ensure project milestones are met and provide regular updates to project managers and clients. Perform QA/QC and provide mentoring and technical guidance to junior staff.**About the opportunity*** **Hybrid**: a hybrid work arrangement may be considered for this position. A hybrid work arrangement refers to splitting time worked between a Barr office and a home office. This position is based out of Barr’s Calgary, Alberta, office.* **Work environment:** ability to work in an office environment. Candidates must be able to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.**About you – required core competencies*** **Education:** B.Sc. in civil, environmental, or related engineering fields with a focus on water resources.* **Experience:** 10+ years of water resources engineering experience with a focus on hydrology, hydraulics, or water quality.* Experience leading projects and building teams.* P.Eng. registration or eligibility for immediate registration with APEGA.* **Software:** experience and knowledge of hydrologic modelling and 1D and 2D hydraulic modelling software.* **Driver’s license**: possession of a current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.* Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without the need for sponsorship by Barr Engineering and Environmental Science Canada Ltd., now or in the future.**Helpful additional experience (not required)*** M.Sc. or PhD in civil or environmental engineering with a focus on hydrology and/or hydraulics.* Experience in business development and client management.* Working knowledge of GIS and CADD software.* Experience with site development design, plans, and/or specifications.* Construction observation, fieldwork, and surveying experience.**Compensation**: Anticipated range of $120,000–$170,000 annually. Compensation will vary based on relevant experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance.