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Intermediate Hydrotechnical Engineer

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's, Master's
Montreal, QC, Canada+3 moreMore locations: Laval, QC, Canada | Brossard, QC, Canada | Québec City, QC, Canada
HybridHybrid work combines in-person and remote work; occasional short regional travel is required for inspections and site visits.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringWater Resources Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in civil engineering, hydraulic engineering, or another relevant discipline is required.
  • Membership in the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec, or being in the process of obtaining membership, is required.
  • Three to five years of relevant experience in the field is required.
  • Fluency in spoken and written French is required.
  • Familiarity with environmental water-related issues and regulations in the mining sector is required.
  • Knowledge of applicable calculation methods, including hydrologic and hydraulic assessments, floodplains, and river flow, is required.
  • Knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software, including HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, ArcGIS, and Civil 3D, is required.
  • Project management experience is required for the intermediate engineer role.
  • Ability to work independently, show initiative, and work as part of a team is required.
  • Strong ability to work in multidisciplinary teams is required.
  • Willingness to undertake short regional trips for occasional inspections and site visits is required.
Responsibilities
  • Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for the design of hydraulic structures and dams.
  • Participate in dam design reviews from a hydrotechnical perspective.
  • Perform dam-break simulations and analyses and prepare flood maps.
  • Collaborate with and supervise junior engineers in hydrologic analysis and hydraulic design.
  • Participate in training and mentoring junior staff.
  • Conduct inspections and write statutory inspection reports from a hydrotechnical perspective.
  • Participate in preparing plans and specifications for the rehabilitation and construction of hydraulic infrastructure.
  • Work in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment with colleagues and business partners.
  • Promote the hydrotechnical discipline to internal and external clients.
Desired Qualifications
  • A second-cycle degree in hydraulics is an asset.
  • Experience with dams is strongly valued.
  • Previous experience with Hydro-Québec or other hydroelectric-sector clients is strongly valued.
  • Knowledge of CADAM 3D and MIKE 21 is an asset.

About the company

ghd, a brand under Coty, makes premium hair styling tools for professional and home use, including straighteners, hair dryers, and curling irons. The devices are designed to deliver salon-quality results and rely on premium build and performance across its product lines. ghd sells through multiple channels, such as its own website, luxury retailers like Nordstrom, and online platforms like Amazon, creating a direct-to-consumer and luxury retail presence. Unlike many brands, it focuses on a niche of high-performance tools with a strong brand reputation, targeting consumers who want professional-grade results. The company aims to grow its market share in beauty by offering reliable, high-quality tools that are familiar to professionals and consumers alike.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$300K

Headquarters

Warrington, United Kingdom

Founded

1927

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • GHD won 2026 recognition for hydrogen blending, dam removal, smart roundabouts, and Indigenous projects.
  • Headcount reached about 17,197 in March 2026, and 2026 job postings rose 59.7 percent.
  • Queensland's ECRi Hub partnership keeps GHD embedded with government-funded innovation and regional commercialization pipelines.

What critics are saying

  • GHD UK flagged 2025 cuts near 10 percent, hitting environment, contamination, geotechnical, and waste teams.
  • Integration risk is immediate after Bowman Engineering's May 2026 acquisition; client churn can follow overlapping cultures.
  • The strongest existential threat is margin compression across commoditized consulting, forcing deeper layoffs and retreat from weaker markets.

What makes GHD unique

  • Employee-owned GHD bought Bowman Engineering in Texas on May 20, 2026, deepening local transport expertise.
  • GHD's 165 offices across five continents give it cross-border delivery scale rivals struggle to match.
  • Its WA100 rank rose from 42 to 39 in 2026, signaling design-market credibility.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(k) Company Match

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

15%

1 year growth

16%

2 year growth

16%
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May 21st, 2026
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