Senior Water Resources Engineer

Hazen and Sawyer

• $90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (Civil or Environmental preferred); Master's degree is a plus
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensed in Alberta or eligible for registration
  • 15+ years of experience in water resources engineering and project management
  • Experience with water infrastructure projects, including design and project execution
  • Familiarity with Alberta's water governance and regulatory frameworks
  • Strong interpersonal skills in communication and stakeholder engagement
  • Excellent organization and time management capabilities

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support a variety of water resource projects from planning to operational support
  • Act as a trusted advisor while interfacing with clients throughout project phases
  • Provide technical leadership and collaborate with global experts to ensure innovative approaches
  • Contribute to business development efforts across Alberta and Western Canada
  • Prepare reports and presentations for diverse audiences, including academic forums

Benefits

  • Employer-matched retirement savings program
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Vacation time based on industry experience
  • Professional development support including training and tuition reimbursement
  • Flexible hybrid work environment to promote work-life balance
Full Job Description
The Opportunity - Senior Water Resources Engineer

WaterSMART Solutions | A Hazen Company is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join our Calgary, Alberta office. This senior-level role will lead and support a wide range of water resource projects, from early planning and feasibility through detailed design, construction, and operational support.

The successful candidate will serve as a technical and project management leader, working directly with water resource clients, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to business development efforts across Alberta and Western Canada.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support growth and development of the water resources practice with a focus on infrastructure and/or heavy civil projects.
  • Lead projects and interface with clients through all project phases, from business and client development through project execution, acting as a trusted advisor.
  • Provide technical leadership and closely collaborate with global technical leaders to bring the best in practice, innovation and depth to Canadian projects.
  • Prepare reports, memoranda, and presentations for technical and non-technical audiences including at conferences and seminars.


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (preferably Civil or Environmental); Master's degree an asset
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensed in Alberta or eligible for registration
  • Legally able to work in Canada
  • 15+ years of experience in water resources engineering and project management

  • Demonstrated experience with water infrastructure projects (including dams, reservoirs, intakes or conveyance, including development of standards and specifications, design and project execution) and strategic water resources planning
  • Strong familiarity with water resources in the Alberta context including the existing governance and regulatory frameworks for water management
  • Proven experience in client and project development
  • Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder engagement interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in civil engineering related to the design and construction of dams, levees, hydropower or large conveyance infrastructure preferred
  • Strong understanding of the technical aspects of hydrology, hydraulics, water quality and water resources planning a significant asset
  • Exposure to a broad range of practices and project types including industrial water and wastewater, watershed planning, strategy and policy and integrated water resources
  • Experience in water infrastructure operations would be considered an asset
  • An understanding of water use and management concepts in Alberta (e.g., supply, demand, and water supply risk management principles for industrial, agricultural, and municipal uses)


What We Offer
  • Competitive compensation based on experience, education, and geographic location
  • Employer-matched retirement savings program
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Vacation time commensurate with industry experience
  • Professional development support, including training, tuition reimbursement, and incentives for professional registration
  • Flexible hybrid work environment that supports work-life balance

Please apply with a cover letter and your resume to

We sincerely appreciate all applications, but will only be responding to candidates selected for an interview.

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