Senior Water Resources Engineer – River Engineering

Senior Water Resources Engineer – River Engineering

OUR PURPOSE

Be part of the Future of Environmental Solutions.

At Montrose Environmental we help protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil that feeds us. Our teammates collaborate across services, disciplines, and geographies to solve environmental challenges together – motivated to do better for our clients, each other, and the communities where we live and work. We deliver responsive, locally connected, and scalable solutions to help our clients achieve their ambitious goals for a more sustainable and resilient future.

WHO WE ARE

Montrose is a leading environmental solutions company focused on supporting commercial and government organizations as they deal with the challenges of today and prepare for what’s coming tomorrow. In Canada, we are one of the leading providers of environmental consulting and engineering services and part of a global network of teammates across 100+ locations around the world.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Our team is made up of diverse people working collaboratively towards common goals. We value the contributions and perspectives of all employees and are committed to equity and diversity initiatives to create a feeling of belonging for all of our people. When we are inclusive and diverse in a way that reflects the broader world we serve, we are able to draw from a wider community of excellence within the regions we operate.

Are you looking to…

• Make an impact by leading business development strategies and projects to design, build and restore watercourses for public and private sector clients throughout Ontario.
• To be part of a dynamic group of professionals and oversee and mentor junior and intermediate team members.
• Have the opportunity to interact and work with a community of technical experts from local offices and other Montrose regions.
• Partner with existing and emerging clients such as municipal governments, conservation authorities, academic institutions, and private industry, working toward implementing environmentally sustainable solutions for a broad range of projects.
• Join a well-respected environmental engineering consulting company with long-term professional and career growth opportunities.

As a Senior Water Resources Engineer, you will join our Guelph, London, or Mississauga, Ontario office as part of our Eastern Surface Water Engineering team. The successful applicant will be involved in a broad range of water resources projects with a focus in restoration and river engineering projects. Specific responsibilities are as follows:

• Provide technical leadership to stream restoration/stabilization projects based on channel processes and risk to critical infrastructure
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team on river process-related projects including subwatershed studies and environmental assessments
• Provide project management and engineering support for surface water projects and designs, for both private and public clients. Projects may include hydraulic structures (e.g. outfalls, stormwater management facilities, weirs), bank protection, master drainage plans, flood assessment and mitigation.
• Review and authorize design drawings associated with stream restoration/stabilization projects, including Issued for Tender/Construction drawing sets
• Provide technical support and mentorship to junior and intermediate team members
• Work with regulatory agencies and clients to address project-specific challenges
• Build strong client relationships and liaise with stakeholders
• Occasional travel within Ontario and to other Montrose locations to support projects or business development initiatives
• Actively participate in Montrose strong Health and Safety culture
• Contribute to the strategic direction of Montrose’s growing team and work types

What We Are Looking For

• Undergraduate degree in Civil, Environmental or Water Resources Engineering
• Licensed to practice as a Professional Engineer in Ontario is required
• 10+ years of experience in water resources engineering, specifically related to the design, construction, and project management of watercourse restoration and water resources engineering projects
• Experience with natural channel design concepts, surface water management, geomorphology, and hydraulic/hydrologic modeling in support of design and erosion/scour assessment
• Experience assessing infrastructure using a practical risk-based approach and subsequently developing design solutions for required repair, protection and mitigation measures for impacted infrastructure
• Knowledge and experience with HEC-RAS, PCSWM, and other hydraulic/hydrologic modeling software is a requirement
• Knowledge of current regulations, permitting and legislation in Ontario
• Ability to effectively manage projects and business development efforts of various sizes and complexity simultaneously
• Strong ability to convey complex concepts in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and written
• Possess a valid Class G driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Why Choose Montrose?

At Montrose you will be part of an amazing community of collaborative people who live shared mission and principles and bring industry-leading technical expertise to their work every day. We offer a comprehensive compensation package, which includes benefits, RRSP matching, vacation days and sick days. This is a permanent position with a $102,000-$155,000, starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location. We are also committed to flexible work hours and schedules, team-based work, and cross-training opportunities.

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Montrose is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment and to promoting the health, safety and well-being of our employees. In keeping with our Health & Safety Policy, individuals in safety sensitive positions are subject to pre-employment, pre-access (and in some client cases, random) alcohol & drug testing as well as drivers abstract reviews.

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

We welcome and promote diversity and inclusion in our workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Montrose provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities; including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources directly.

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