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
- Senior Water Resources Engineer managing mine water resources projects throughout the life of the mine in Canada. Collaborating within multidisciplinary teams and engaging with clients on water quality issues.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage mine water resources management projects throughout the life of mine phases (project economic assessments to closure plans)
- Baseline studies and water management design and planning, and water balance and/or water quality model development in support of NI 43-101 studies, including as a Qualified Person
- Surface water resources studies and assessments in support of environmental assessments, including baseline water quality and hydrology studies, water management infrastructure design and planning, site-wide water balance and water quality model development
- Mine closure planning and studies supporting studies
- Technical lead for design of water management infrastructure, including sedimentation ponds, drainage ditches, dewatering plans, erosion and sediment control plans, watercourse crossings and alterations, watercourse diversions
- Provide technical leadership within multidisciplinary teams, coordinating inputs and integrating findings into defensible recommendations
- Oversee project budgets, staff allocation, and invoice preparation and review
- Prepare proposals, develop work plans, schedules, and budgets, and manage projects and tasks
- Author clear and comprehensive technical reports documenting modeling results, field investigations and analytical findings
- Design and supervise hydrological and water quality field investigations
- Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams to contribute to project success
- Apply industry standards, guidelines, and regulatory frameworks consistently
- Perform primarily office-based work involving extended computer use and data analysis
- Travel to field sites as required, including occasional overnight stays
Requirements
- Experience with numerical hydrodynamic, hydrologic, and hydraulic modeling tools (e.g., HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, PCSWMM, CORMIX)
- Experience with site-wide mine water balance and/or water quality models (e.g., GoldSim)
- Experience with water management infrastructure design (e.g., ditches, sedimentation ponds, culverts, watercourse crossings, diversions, watercourse realignments)
- Solid understanding of provincial and federal water resources legislation, regulations, and guidance
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills, including with clients and regulators
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve team goals
- Proven mentorship capabilities for junior and intermediate staff
- Capacity to manage multiple projects and tasks consistently
- Strong business development, client engagement, and financial management skills
- Effective time management, organization, and prioritization
- Disciplined approach to project execution and technical excellence
- Strong problem-solving and timely decision-making abilities
- Commitment to Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) standards
- Valid G-class driver’s license required
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision plans
- Wellness program
- Health care spending account
- Wellness spending account
- Group registered retirement savings plan
- Employee stock purchase program
- Group tax-free savings account
- Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
- Short-term/long-term disability plans
- Emergency travel benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional membership fee coverage
- Paid time off
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