Water Resources Engineer
Job Description
Our client is seeking a Water Resources Engineer with a passion for stormwater management to join their Municipal Infrastructure practice in Edmonton, AB.
This is a technical role suited to someone who enjoys the analysis and design behind water distribution, wastewater collection, and storm drainage systems — and who wants variety, from master drainage plans to LID design to GIS-based spatial analysis. You'll contribute to projects that consider climate change, infrastructure resiliency, and placemaking, while mentoring others and growing with an evolving water resources practice.
Responsibilities:
Technical Analysis & Design
Perform system hydraulic analysis for the planning and conceptual design of storm drainage systems, including master drainage plans, flood relief studies, storage facilities, and conveyance systems
Participate in the design of drainage and water infrastructure, including culverts, stormwater management facilities, conveyance systems, LID systems, outfalls, surface drainage (lot grading), erosion control, sanitary and combined sewers, and watermain and fire protection networks
Design, draft, and review professional work products
Participate in project development and delivery from concept design through construction, including site visits as needed
Water Management & Planning
Conduct water management studies and analysis projects for the strategic management of water as a resource, including watershed planning and land use, climate change, water conservation and re-use, LID initiatives, water quality, river health, and water-related energy issues
GIS & Spatial Analysis
Map and complete spatial analysis using GIS
Assist in developing and supporting GIS web applications and solutions for internal and external clients
Collaborate with planning and design teams to manage spatial data, complete demographic and spatial analysis, and develop visual media such as public engagement maps
Collaboration & Communication
Support multi-disciplinary projects across transportation, land and site development, urban renewal, and landscaping
Author and present technical documents — reports, memos, design briefs, and drawings — to clients, regulatory agencies, and the public
Respond to internal and external client inquiries promptly
Help coordinate projects to ensure completion on time and on budget
Practice Growth & Development
Participate in proposal writing and preparation
Advise and mentor other team members
Stay current on technologies, regulations, and industry trends in water resource engineering, and apply relevant knowledge to projects
Participate in professional organizations and networks related to the field
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Registered as a P.Eng or P.L.Eng with APEGA
Exposure to drainage design or construction
Experience with MIKE+ or other analysis and simulation software such as HEC-RAS, PCSWMM, XPSTORM, MIKE Urban, MIKE 21, or WaterCAD
Experience with GIS software such as ArcGIS or QGIS
Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D
A graduate degree and/or drainage-focused education or training (asset)
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite; experience with Google Workspace
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present technical information to clients, agencies, and the public
Self-motivated, collaborative, and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple projects at different phases with competing deadlines
Own a dependable vehicle and hold a valid Alberta driver's licence
Ability to pass a background check
Please submit all resumes to Amy Hawksworth at hawksworth@catchrecruitment.com