Water Resources Engineer

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Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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OUR PURPOSEAt Montrose Environmental we help protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil that feeds us. Our teammates collaborate across services, disciplines, and geographies to solve environmental challenges together – motivated to do better for our clients, each other, and the communities where we live and work. We deliver responsive, locally connected, and scalable solutions to help our clients achieve their ambitious goals for a more sustainable and resilient future.WHO WE AREMontrose is a leading environmental solutions company focused on supporting commercial and government organizations as they deal with the challenges of today and prepare for what’s coming tomorrow. In Canada, we are one of the leading providers of environmental consulting and engineering services and part of a global network of teammates across 100+ locations around the world.OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSIONOur team is made up of diverse people working collaboratively towards common goals. We value the contributions and perspectives of all employees and are committed to equity and diversity initiatives to create a feeling of belonging for all of our people. When we are inclusive and diverse in a way that reflects the broader world we serve, we are able to draw from a wider community of excellence within the regions we operate.Are you looking to…Make a real impact by helping build more resilient communities while protecting and restoring our natural environment.See progression in your career by working on a broad range of complex multidisciplinary projects.Be supported by a community of experienced technical experts from other Matrix regions.Partner with extensive, long-standing clients such as municipal governments, conservation authorities, academia, and private industry.Join a well-respected environmental consulting company.As a Water Resources Engineer or Engineer-in-Training, you will join our Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta office as part of our Western Surface Water Engineering team. The successful applicant will be involved in a broad range of water resources projects with responsibilities as follows:Manage a variety of projects related to water resources management, including duties related to: budget/cost control; schedule tracking; and client management.Provide technical input and direction surface water projects and designs, for both private and public clients. Projects may include: stream restoration/stabilization design; hydraulic structures outfalls, stormwater management facilities, weirs) design and assessment; master drainage plans, flood assessment and mitigation.Generate conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design related to: river engineering; stream restoration; eco-hydraulics; bioengineering; small hydraulic structures; bank protection; road/pipeline crossings; and mine-water managementPrepare design drawings associated with stream restoration/stabilization projects, including Issued For Tender/Construction drawing setsProvide technical support and mentoring to less experienced team membersSupport business development initiatives including drafting proposalsBuild strong client relationships and liaise with stakeholdersCollaborate with a multi-disciplinary team on river process-related projects including subwatershed studies and environmental assessmentsDirect and support field data collection exercises as well as data synthesis/analysis; including site reconnaissance, surveying RTK, UAV) fluvial geomorphology assessments, construction supervision and field engineeringWork with regulatory agencies and clients to address project-specific challengesObtain relevant provincial and federal regulatory approvals for construction projectsPrepare technical reports, specifications, and work plansOccasional travel within Alberta and BC to support projects or business development initiativesActively participate in Matrix strong Health and Safety cultureWhat We Are Looking ForA minimum of 3 years of experience in water resources engineering specifically related to the design, construction, and project management of water resources projects, with a particular focus on river engineering.A member-in-training or Professional Engineer designation (or candidacy) with APEGA or EGBC is requiredBachelor’s degree in Water Resources, Environmental, or Civil Engineering, or related field. A graduate degree would be considered an asset.Experience with natural channel design, fish habitat restoration, surface water management, hydraulic/hydrologic and sediment transport models, bridges. Experience gained in a consulting environment would be an asset.Knowledge of current regulations and legislationAbility to effectively manage projects of various sizes and complexity simultaneouslyExperience in writing technical reports and proposals, and giving presentations to multi-stakeholder groupsStrong ability to convey complex concepts in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and writtenSelf-motivated individual, possessing strong interpersonal and communication skillsKnowledge of hydrology, aquatic biology and engineering models HEC-RAS) would be an assetExperience with design and drafting software such as ArcGIS and AutoCAD would be an assetA valid Class 5 driver’s license with no restrictions and a clean driving record.Why Choose Montrose?At Montrose you will be part of an amazing community of collaborative people who live shared mission and principles and bring industry-leading technical expertise to their work every day. We offer a comprehensive compensation package which includes RRSP matching, vacation days and sick days. This is a permanent position with a hourly rate range of starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location. We are also committed to flexible work hours and schedules, team-based work, and cross-training opportunities.Click the Apply button. Are you the one we're looking for? Please apply to us directly. Montrose is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment and to promoting the health, safety and well-being of our employees. In keeping with our Health & Safety Policy, individuals in safety sensitive positions are subject to pre-employment, pre-access (and in some client cases, random) alcohol & drug testing as well as drivers abstract reviews.Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.We welcome and promote diversity and inclusion in our workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Montrose provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities; including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources directly.Please follow us on LinkedIn (@Montrose Environmental Group) for ongoing updates about our people and business.For more information, visit and don’t forget to bookmark our .While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Nice-to-have skills

ArcGIS
AutoCAD

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Work experience

Electronics Engineering

Languages

English

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