Intermediate Civil/Water Engineer

ALBERTA OR BRITISH COLUMBIA

#GlobalMining

We are a global leader in the Earth and Environment sector. Globally headquartered in Montreal, where it all began, we proudly serve communities from coast to coast and beyond. We have over 14,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.

As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources, expertise, and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from marine biologists to geophysicists to geotechnical engineers and more.

We have an opportunity for a Civil/Water Resources Engineer to join our Mine Water Team on a full-time basis in BC or Alberta

An overview of your role will include:

• Leading surface water resources projects, including watershed management, impact assessments, natural channel design, flood mapping, and environmental compliance and permitting. utilize and develop technical skills related to watershed analysis, hydrology, climate change impacts, and hydraulic modeling (1D and/or 2D) to support assessments and design
• Conducting field studies involving flow measurements and water quality sampling
• Coordination within multidisciplinary teams and providing guidance to other staff
• Conducting hydrologic assessments, site-wide and local area water balances, options assessments for water management infrastructure, hydraulic and streamflow evaluations, and design of water diversions and control structures
• Other duties as required
• Preparation and review of deliverables including drawings and technical specifications

You will have a background in:

• Strong analytical and communication skills
• An ability to manage time and resources effectively
• Experience within the mining, infrastructure, and/or power sectors
• Experience in river engineering, dam breach and/or flood analysis, fluvial geomorphology and scour analysis, and exposure to environmental impact assessments and surface water monitoring programs
• 6 years minimum experience in surface water management projects
• Eligibility to register as an Engineer with relevant provincial professional organization
• Valid driver’s license
• Excellent technical writing skills
• Familiarity with hydrology, hydraulics, database and GIS software
• Understanding of water balances, including experience developing models using GoldSim software
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic analyses
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources, or Environmental Engineering from an accredited university is required, and a post graduate degree is preferred

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