Intermediate Water Resources Engineer

Overview / Responsibilities

Wood's Calgary office is recruiting for an Intermediate Water Resources Engineer to join our team.

As part of the Water Resources team, the successful candidate will be responsible for the design of the hydraulic structures (i.e., open channels, culverts, weirs and spillways) related to mine water management and for other areas of analysis include erosion and sediment control, water balance, dam breach assessments, hydrologic and hydraulic modelling and environmental impact studies. Suitable candidates willing to acquire training in these areas will also be considered.

Every member or our team is expected to take an active role in representing Wood. You will therefore be expected to build business relationships with clients and partnerships with in-house clients. You will also have the opportunity of working with other offices across Canada on a project basis. This position offers technically challenging work on unique and interesting projects in addition to opportunities for solid professional development as Wood is interested in maintaining the highest standards for all employees.

Skills / Qualifications

• University graduate with a Degree in Civil Engineering specializing in Water Resources or a related university degree
• A post-graduate degree in Water Resources is an asset, but is not required
• Currently registered or eligible for registration as a P.Eng in the province of Alberta
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in water resources, with considerable experience on project work in Canada or the U.S
• A demonstrated track record in, hydrology, hydraulics and mine water management projects
• Capable of assuming full project work cycle responsibilities and managing entire project scope
• Experience in management of small scale projects
• Experience in northern climate analysis and surface water hydrology, preferably in Alberta
• Experience in river engineering, hydraulic modeling, hydraulic structures, flood routing, sediment control and erosion protection
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and experience in preparing permit applications
• Knowledge of dam breach analysis and CDA Guidelines is an asset
• Initiative, enthusiasm and commitment to technical excellence
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication as well as presentation skills
• Hydraulic structures design – culverts, drop structures and other control structures
• Experience with urban stormwater management is an asset
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, FlowMaster, CulvertMaster, Global Mapper, and GoldSim (knowledge of some of the software is adequate)

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement (EEO)

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.