Water resource engineer - in - training supporting flood, river, stormwater, and watercourse projects at Onterris. Assisting modelling, design, field investigations, and regulatory work.
About the role
- Water Resources Engineer focusing on urban drainage and surface water management projects for private and public clients. Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams and regulatory agencies in Alberta, BC, and SK.
Responsibilities
- Lead engineering analysis and design for urban drainage and surface water management projects, for both private and public clients.
- Prepare conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs of stormwater management ponds and wetlands, grey/green infrastructure, and erosion and sediment control practices.
- Conduct specialized hydrologic and hydraulic modeling.
- Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling of dual drainage systems (e.g., PCSWMM, etc.).
- Complex stormwater pond analysis (e.g., dam breach modeling, water quality).
- Detailed wetland water balance studies.
- Support river engineering and environmental assessment tasks.
- Prepare and/or review construction cost estimates and tender specifications.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, including hydrogeological, geotechnical, survey, landscape design, transportation, structural, mechanical, electrical, and natural sciences disciplines.
- Direct and support field data collection exercises as well as data synthesis/analysis; including site reconnaissance and topographic surveying.
- Provide technical support and mentoring to junior team members.
- Prepare technical reports, technical memoranda, and work plans.
- Support business development initiatives including preparing proposals and building strong client relationships.
- Work with regulatory agencies to obtain approvals.
- Willing to travel within Alberta, BC, and SK to support projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Water Resources, Environmental, or Civil Engineering.
- A graduate degree would be considered an asset.
- Five or more years of progressive experience in water resources engineering, with a primary focus on urban storm water management projects and municipal engineering.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Licensee (engineering) (P.L.Eng.) designation (or candidacy) with APEGA is required.
- Demonstrated proficiency in urban stormwater modeling software (e.g., PCSWMM, EPA SWMM, MIKE+, InfoWorks ICM, GeoSTORM) is required.
- Experience with various other water resources modeling software (i.e., HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWAT, HSP-F, EFDC) would be considered an asset.
- Experience with preparing detailed designs, construction cost estimates, technical specifications, and tender/procurement packages.
- Experience with Python, R, or VBA for data analysis and model automation would be considered an asset.
- Experience with design and drafting software such as ArcGIS, Global Mapper, Q-GIS, AutoCAD, and Civil3D would be an asset.
- Comprehensive knowledge of current regulations and legislation.
- Experience in writing technical reports and proposals and giving presentations to multi-stakeholder groups.
- A valid Class 5 driver’s license with no restrictions and a clean driving record.
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