Water resource engineer-in-training supporting flood, river, stormwater, and watercourse projects at Onterris. Assisting modelling, design, field investigations, and regulatory work.
Responsibilities
Support hydraulic and hydrologic modelling for flood studies, floodplain mapping, river engineering, watercourse crossings, stormwater, and water management projects
Assist with flood, erosion, scour, geomorphic, and other hydrotechnical assessments
Support design and assessment of watercourse crossings, hydraulic structures, river engineering works, natural channels, and stream restoration projects
Support stormwater and drainage assessments and designs for infrastructure, industrial, transportation, and community projects
Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, design drawings, specifications, and regulatory applications under experienced engineers' guidance
Conduct field investigations, site assessments, surveys, construction inspections, and post-construction monitoring
Support regulatory approvals, permitting, and instream construction planning
Coordinate with drafting and GIS staff on figures, base plans, mapping, and design drawings
Support project delivery and collaborate with engineers, scientists, environmental specialists, clients, regulators, contractors, Indigenous communities, and other stakeholders
Develop technical skills and professional judgment through mentorship and increasing responsibility
Requirements
Field work may account for approximately 5 to 30% of your time
A bachelor's degree in Civil, Water Resources, or Environmental Engineering
0 to 2 years of relevant experience in water resources engineering; relevant co-op, internship, field, or project experience will be considered
Eligibility for registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with APEGA
Understanding of hydrology, hydraulics, open-channel flow, and stormwater or drainage systems
Interest in river engineering, watercourse crossings, flood assessment, stormwater management, natural channel design, or related water resources work
Willingness to undertake field work and travel as required, including work at active construction sites
Valid class 5 driver's license with no restrictions
Ability to meet physical and environmental requirements, including overhead lifting of over 20 pounds and outdoor work in extreme weather conditions
Safety-sensitive positions require pre-employment, pre-access, and potentially random alcohol and drug testing, as well as driver's abstract reviews
Benefits
Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities
Recruitment process accessibility support and accommodation
Mentorship and increasing responsibility for professional development
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