Senior Engineer, Hydrology and Hydraulic - Dams and Hydropower

McMillen, Inc.

$165K — $250K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Water Resources focus preferred.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng).
  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in geotechnical or civil engineering, especially in dam removal or water resource management.
  • Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams on large-scale projects.
  • Demonstrated experience with hydraulic analyses related to dam structures.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain relationships with clients.
  • Identify and pursue project opportunities, preparing proposals.
  • Manage projects, establishing deliverables and communication plans.
  • Collect and analyze data to understand existing conditions.
  • Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for dam safety projects.
  • Utilize industry-standard modeling tools like HEC-RAS and FLOW3D.
  • Supervise preparation of stakeholder documentation and project reports.

Benefits

  • Full Benefits Program including Life, AD&D, Dependent Life, and Extended Health Care.
  • Health Care Spending Account and wellness reimbursement available.
  • Employer RRSP and TFSA with matching contributions.
  • 11 paid holidays and generous PTO.
  • Opportunity for stock ownership.
Full Job Description
Senior Engineer, Hydrology and Hydraulic - Dams and Hydropower

McMillen, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineer, Hydrology and Hydraulic - Dams and Hydropower with a strong technical background to help deliver exceptional service to our clients. The ideal candidate is a proven Seller-Doer and a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng) with 15+ years of experience in water resources and extensive experience analyzing and evaluating dam structures.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop, manage, and maintain client relationships.
  • Identify project opportunities, actively pursue opportunities, and prepare proposals.
  • Manage projects by establishing project deliverables, developing the project team, manage changes to project scope, establish communication plans, and monitor and control project work.
  • Collection and analysis of field data, as-built plans and engineering reports to establish existing conditions and identify critical areas for design criteria.
  • Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses in support of dam safety and hydroelectric projects.
  • Utilize hydrologic and hydraulic modeling tools such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS (1D/2D), HEC-ResSim, FLOW3D or similar industry-standard software.
  • Manage the scheduling, budgeting, and coordination of all project phases.
  • Supervise the preparation of project reports, grant proposals, and other documentation for stakeholders.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Water Resources focus preferred.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng).
  • Eligibility and motivation to pursue US PE licensure is an asset.
  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, or a related field, with specific experience in dam removal or water resource management.
  • Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams and large-scale environmental restoration projects.
  • 15+ years of experience in water resources engineering with emphasis on design, hydrology and hydraulic engineering.
  • Demonstrated experience with hydrologic and hydraulic analyses related to dams, reservoirs, spillways, and hydroelectric facilities.
  • Demonstrated experience with civil design of hydraulic structures, such as diversions, spillways, fish screens, penstocks, and energy dissipation basins.
  • Proficiency in environmental modeling software and engineering design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, HEC-RAS, GIS).
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, contractors, and the public.
  • Strong communication, technical and analytical skills.
  • Travel to project sites may be required.
  • Flexible work schedule with both office and remote work options.
  • Regular, predictable attendance is required.
  • Ability to get along and work effectively with others.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The inability to cope with a stressful work environment does not constitute a protected disability.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Must be able to travel with luggage and be able to transport materials and personal overnight supplies. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Compensation Package:

  • Pay Range: $165,000 - $250,000 CAD; DOE
  • Benefits: McMillen provides a full Benefits Program comprising of Basic Life, AD&D, Dependent Life, Extended Health Care, to include Vision Care, Health Care Spending Account, Employer RRSP and TFSA with employer matching contribution, 11 paid holidays, generous PTO, opportunity for stock ownership, and wellness reimbursement.

Visa sponsorship, including renewal during employment, will not be provided for this position.

No recruiters, please.

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