Intermediate Water Resources Engineer
Employer not yet confirmed · Edmonton, AB, Canada
Your Key Responsibilities
- Key Responsibility includes leading and overseeing water resources projects (primarily in urban settings) as a project manager, project coordinator and/or technical lead role. Typical projects may involve:
- Stormwater management (including SWMFs and Low Impact Development)
- Sanitary and storm sewer assessment and design
- Potable water distribution system assessment and design
- Project phases include planning, concept, preliminary design, detailed design, tendering and construction.
- Support the preparation of design drawings, technical reports and technical specifications (tender documents).
- Support and lead proposal writing and preparation.
- Project management and/or coordination: Project set-up, invoicing, financial and schedule management, change management, stakeholder engagement and other tasks.
- Support multidisciplinary water resources projects (collaborate with geotechnical, survey, environmental, landscape architecture, and other disciplines).
- Attend and lead internal, client, and contractor meetings.
- Provide technical mentorship to junior staff.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- A commitment to excellence, continuous improvement, and successfully addressing technical challenges.
- Sound understanding of water, environmental principles, and engineering concepts, including hydraulics and hydrology.
- Experience with Project Coordination and/or Project Management.
- Strong knowledge of municipal infrastructure design and construction, with familiarity with Alberta municipal engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and approval processes.
- Commitment to client satisfaction and the delivery of high-quality work products.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, responsibilities and projects and adjust to changing demands.
- Highly skilled in common desktop packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, etc.)
- Strong interpersonal, time-management, verbal and written communication skills.
- Flexibility to work beyond regular business hours when needed.
- A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel to project sites, as required.
The following are considered assets:
- Previous experience working in engineering consulting.
- Experience or background in hydraulic modeling of storm sewers, sanitary sewers, combined sewers, and potable water systems using PCSWMM, InfoWorks ICM, MIKE+, WaterCAD, or comparable platforms.
- Experience with ArcGIS, GlobalMapper and similar software.
- Construction contract administration experience.
- Experience with federal, provincial and municipal regulatory approvals.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, or water resources engineering from an accredited university.
- Registered, or eligible for registration, with APEGA as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.); alternatively, registered as an Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) but eligible to receive P.Eng. designation in the next year.
- A minimum of five years of relevant, demonstrated experience.
Work Environment
Typical office environment involving computer-based work and extended periods at a desk. Fieldwork may include exposure to outdoor conditions and inclement weather.
Our team collaborates on projects across Canada and internationally. As part of the Water Resources Team, you will help clients manage their sanitary, stormwater, and water systems while receiving guidance from senior engineers and contributing to a high-performing, collaborative team. Our workload spans Western Canada, North America, and beyond, providing opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and continue developing professionally.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed at any time, with or without notice.
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