Intermediate Hydrotechnical Engineer Job Calgary area,Alberta Canada,Engineering

Englobe - Who we are

At Englobe, our rigor is matched by sincere care for our colleagues, our customers, our communities, and the environment. We are committed to making a real difference, one project at a time, and to having a positive, lasting impact. We approach our work with fresh perspectives, relying on collaboration and a diversity of voices. With an entrepreneurial spirit, we empower our customers and communities with boldness and optimism.

We are determined to leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.

Higher Ground Consulting (HGC) a Division of Englobe is made up of a dedicated team of professionals trained and experienced in project management, environment, engineering, and design. We are committed to providing practical solutions to our clients, to have them move their projects forward productively for the benefit of our communities. If you share our values and would like to help make tomorrow better than today, join our team and see where your career can take you.

HGC is seeking an intermediate level Hydrotechnical Engineer to help lead the development and execution of hydrotechnical engineering services to support HGC’s ongoing projects and clients, as well as assist in building up our water resource engineering team. The successful applicant will provide and manage the development and execution of hydrotechnical engineering analysis and design to support various civil heavy earthworks projects including water storage dams, river intakes, earthen containment ponds, pipelines, and industrial surface water management infrastructure.

The successful candidate will have the initiative and accountability to work independently and with a team in a rewarding, fast paced environment.

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Your main responsibilities

Project management, including project initiation, coordination, and execution

Assisting in water resources business development

Mentoring and managing intermediate and junior water resources engineers

Formulate design and detailed calculations, prepare reports, specifications, and construction cost estimates.

Delegating design, calculations, reporting and other activities to junior staff and be responsible for the review of the work.

Hydrotechnical design and analysis including (but not limited to) hydrologic modelling, hydraulics design and modelling, erosion and sediment control, flood analysis and mitigation design and river engineering

Coordinate with civil engineers, civil designers, and environmental scientists to integrate hydrological and hydrotechnical considerations into project designs.

Develop and/or review dam break inundation models.

Complete watershed delineation, runoff modelling and water balance evaluations.

Prepare flood frequency analysis, design storm analysis, peak discharge calculations, and wind/wave calucaltions using provide and federal design standards.

Site inspection and supervision

What makes you unique

Hydrotechnical, Water Resources or Civil engineering degree

Registered as, or the ability to immediately register as, a P.Eng. in Alberta

Computer and software skills to complete hydraulic analysis, including HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, QGIS

Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills are essential

Applicant must be willing to travel and be in the field as required on a project needs basis

Must have a valid driver’s license and be legally entitled to work in Canada

The following will be considered an asset

Experience with the design, operation, and inspection of earthen dams

CFD modelling experience.

Involvement with the Canadian Dam Association and familiarity with Guidelines

Experience the design and construction of large civil earthworks projects

Hydraulic design experience

Municipal sewer design experience

Experience in open pit mine surface water management

Experience in environmental sciences

What makes Englobe unique

At HGC a division of Englobe
, you'll have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects of every size and scope. You'll work in an organization that values you and your experience, and allows you to grow. From day one, you'll enjoy the following benefits:

Real flexibility;

Complete compensation package including competitive wages and mobile phone allowance.

Opportunities for growth and Team building,Career development and Lunch and learn

What our employees say about us

At Englobe, I feel listened to. The leaders are accessible and always available to support me. Every day, I work with experts who inspire me and help me progress. The projects are cool, and I can see my career evolving. What's more, the people are friendly, warm and helpful! Englobe gives me a lot of flexibility, and the work-life balance is perfect for my family.

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