Hydrotechnical Engineer, Hydro & Dams

The Opportunity:

If you are looking to join a world-class team in the renewable energy industry, while being part of a team with strong roots in its environment, join WSP, one of the largest engineering and consulting firms in the world. The company's expertise ranges from conceptual designs and feasibility studies, through full detailed engineering and performance monitoring, to closure and decommissioning.

WSP Canada is currently looking for an Hydrotechnical Engineer, Hydro & Dams to join our National Hydraulic Team, located in Calgary and Yellowknife. This position sits within the Hydro & Dams the market sector of the Power Division. This market sector specializes in hydroelectric and dam projects (development, rehabilitation) as well as dam safety. We work in collaboration with public and private sector clients on innovative projects that allow our team members to prove their expertise and to train a new generation of passionate people.  

Our Power Canada Division, part of the ERI (Energy, Resources and Industry) Sector, supports our clients from coast to coast. Over decades, we have developed a wide range of services, including technical study preparation in niche areas, project management, detailed design and site services. Our expertise is recognized throughout the market for both development and rehabilitation projects. Our experts work together to provide our clients with services that live up to our vision of meeting the highest industry standards and innovating to exceed them. 

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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What you can expect to do with us:

• Work in different projects in hydrotechnical engineering such as dam safety review, hydropower, flood mapping, banks stabilisation, fish ladder, ice and bridge hydraulic studies
• Conduct hydrological analysis (PMF study, flood frequency analysis, hydrological modelling)
• Conduct various hydrotechnical analyses for different projects
• Perform hydraulic and hydrological modeling (HEC-RAS 1D/2D, Telemac 2D, Flow 3D, HEC-HMS, HYFRAN, RAVEN, etc.);
• Plan and participate in bathymetric surveys
• Participate in the design of plans, specifications, reports and other technical documents for river engineering, dams and hydroelectric projects;
• Coordination with relevant regulatory authorities and utilities;
• Work on proposals and take part in our business development efforts
• Assist project managers in the planning, control and technical coordination of projects;
• Supervise engineering resources, including technicians and other engineers;
• Liaise closely with established technical teams to coordinate engineering work
• Ensure quality assurance of various deliverables.

We would like to know more about you if you have:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineer with a hydrotechnical/river engineering background, or any other education deemed equivalent;
• Engineer member of a professional order in a province in Canada.
• Six (6) years or more of relevant experience in the field;
• Any design experience of hydraulic structures (dams, weirs, bank protection, etc).
• Sense of initiative, proactivity, resourcefulness, autonomy and attention to detail;
• Ability to work in a team;
• Communication proficiency – written, verbal, presentation 
• Experience and expertise in hydrological and hydrotechnical studies;
• Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset.