Water Resources Engineer

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 a real impact by helping build more resilient communities while protecting and restoring our natural environment.
• See progression in your career by working on a broad range of complex multidisciplinary projects.
• Be supported by a community of experienced technical experts from other Matrix regions.
• Partner with extensive, long-standing clients such as municipal governments, conservation authorities, academia, and private industry.
• Join a well-respected environmental consulting company.

As a Water Resources Engineer or Engineer-in-Training, you will join our Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta office as part of our Western Surface Water Engineering team. The successful applicant will be involved in a broad range of water resources projects with responsibilities as follows:

• Manage a variety of projects related to water resources management, including duties related to: budget/cost control; schedule tracking; and client management.
• Provide technical input and direction surface water projects and designs, for both private and public clients. Projects may include: stream restoration/stabilization design; hydraulic structures (e.g. outfalls, stormwater management facilities, weirs) design and assessment; master drainage plans, flood assessment and mitigation.
• Generate conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design related to: river engineering; stream restoration; eco-hydraulics; bioengineering; small hydraulic structures; bank protection; road/pipeline crossings; and mine-water management
• Prepare design drawings associated with stream restoration/stabilization projects, including Issued For Tender/Construction drawing sets
• Provide technical support and mentoring to less experienced team members
• Support business development initiatives including drafting proposals
• Build strong client relationships and liaise with stakeholders
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team on river process-related projects including subwatershed studies and environmental assessments
• Direct and support field data collection exercises as well as data synthesis/analysis; including site reconnaissance, surveying (e.g.: RTK, UAV) fluvial geomorphology assessments, construction supervision and field engineering
• Work with regulatory agencies and clients to address project-specific challenges
• Obtain relevant provincial and federal regulatory approvals for construction projects
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and work plans
• Occasional travel within Alberta and BC to support projects or business development initiatives
• Actively participate in Matrix strong Health and Safety culture

What We Are Looking For

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in water resources engineering specifically related to the design, construction, and project management of water resources projects, with a particular focus on river engineering.
• A member-in-training or Professional Engineer designation (or candidacy) with APEGA or EGBC is required
• Bachelor’s degree in Water Resources, Environmental, or Civil Engineering, or related field. A graduate degree would be considered an asset.
• Experience with natural channel design, fish habitat restoration, surface water management, hydraulic/hydrologic and sediment transport models, bridges. Experience gained in a consulting environment would be an asset.
• Knowledge of current regulations and legislation
• Ability to effectively manage projects of various sizes and complexity simultaneously
• Experience in writing technical reports and proposals, and giving presentations to multi-stakeholder groups
• Strong ability to convey complex concepts in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and written
• Self-motivated individual, possessing strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of hydrology, aquatic biology and engineering models (e.g. HEC-RAS) would be an asset
• Experience with design and drafting software such as ArcGIS and AutoCAD would be an asset
• A valid Class 5 driver’s license with no restrictions 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 RRSP matching, vacation days and sick days. This is a permanent position with a hourly rate range of $36.06-$50.10, 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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