A Day in the LifeAs an Intermediate Hydrotechnical Engineer, in our Calgary or Edmonton office you'll be responsible for assisting multiple projects where you will have increasing interaction with our multi-disciplinary staff, regulatory agencies and clients. You will be part of a strong team of committed professionals.
The compensation range for this role is $31.00 to $55.00, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location
To thrive in this role, you'll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:
- Lead hydrotechnical design from concept through construction.
- Complete hydrotechnical hazard assessments and provide risk-based recommendations
- Prepare clear, well-structured technical reports, specifications, and design briefs.
- Develop and apply hydraulic and hydrologic models to support design
- Manage projects, including scope, schedule, budget, and delivery.
- Review and approve designs and technical deliverables.
- Work in the field (up to 30% of the time), including site reconnaissance, data collection, and construction support
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver practical solutions.
- Engage with clients and regulators to support approvals and resolve technical issues.
- Support proposals and business development.
- Mentor junior staff through review, guidance, and example.
- Keep safety central to planning, design, and field work.
Your Expertise and Skills These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.
- A degree in Civil, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering.
- 5+ years of experience in hydrotechnical or water resources engineering.
- Registered as a P.Eng. in a Canadian province.
- Strong design skills in surface water and river systems, grounded in hydraulics and hydrology.
- Experience with common modelling tools (e.g., HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, or similar).
- Clear, concise writing and sound technical judgment.
- Practical field and construction experience.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
- Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers.
- Familiarity with Canadian regulatory and approvals processes.
- A valid Class 5 driver's licence with a clean driving record.
This posting reflects a current vacancy that the company is actively seeking to fill. As a note, we are not accepting third party agency applicants at this time.
