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Senior Hydrotechnical Engineer

Job in Calgary, Alberta, T3S, Canada
Listing for: AtkinsRéalis
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-13
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Engineer, Civil Engineering, Water Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Description

Senior Hydrotechnical Engineer

Are you looking for a company that works on major engineering projects all over the world? Do you want to make a difference by improving the daily lives of communities worldwide? Are you seeking to join an inclusive and diverse team that you can truly count on? You’ve come to the right place!

Come join us in reshaping the future with Atkins

Réalis. Atkins

Réalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

Atkins

Réalis’
Infrastructure and Water Utilities team is in search of a Senior Hydrotechnical Engineer to join our growing team. Be part of a team that has been designing and building water infrastructure around the world for more than a century. We protect water sources, design water plants, return wastewater safely to the ecosystem, and finalize flood defense strategies. You will work with environmentally responsible teams who are always pushing research and innovation.

This position report to the Director, Water Infrastructure Western Canada.

This position can be based in Burnaby, BC or Calgary, AB.

Your role within the team

  • Lead hydrologic and hydraulic engineer and engineer of record with responsibility for design recommendations and deliverables;
  • Perform hydrological/hydraulic analyses and design of transportation and hydropower projects related hydraulic structures including bridges, bridge size culverts, channels, intakes, conveyance systems, surge systems, spillways, and energy dissipation systems;
  • Prepare hydrological/hydraulic studies including storm water management, flood protection, dam safety reviews and assessments, preliminary and detailed design drawings, construction contract documents and special provisions; cost estimates and tender documents for above works;
  • Business development and proposal preparation for civil and municipal work via RFPs process and project management to ensure quality of project deliverables on time and within budget.
  • Lead, guide, and mentor a team of intermediate and junior staff.
  • Why choose Atkins

    Réalis as an employer?

    Because we offer:

  • The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients;
  • An exciting environment where work-life balance is important;
  • A wide array of learning and development opportunities;
  • Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan;
  • A work environment focused on health and safety.
  • The ideal candidate

  • A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Environmental or Water resources) or equivalent; and registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with EGBC or APEGA;
  • 15+ years of related experience and including preparing preliminary and detailed engineering design; contract specifications and special provisions; and tender documents;
  • Previous experience in the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code and the BC Supplement to TAC Geometric Design Guide and experience in BC MOTI, AT, SK MOH and MTO transportation projects;
  • Hands-on experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, Storm and water hydraulic modeling using software such as PCSWMM, HEC-RAS, HEC-HAMS, SWMHYMO, HY-8, FLO-3D, etc.;
  • Strong technical report writing and communication skills, and ability to represent the design team to the client;
  • Familiarity with municipal and provincial design standards in British Columbia and other Canadian provinces, River Engineering experience is an asset.
  • A valid driver’s license is required.
  • Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

    About Atkins

    Réalis

    Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, Atkins

    Réalis is a world-leading professional services and project management company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design &…

    Position Requirements
    10+ Years work experience
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