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Senior Hydrotechnical Engineer

By Golder

Dead Line: April 30, 2022

Golder has a new opportunity for a Senior Hydrotechnical Engineer to join our Ports, Coastal, and Water Resources team on a full-time basis based in British Columbia (Vancouver, Victoria, or Kelowna preferred).  As Senior Hydrotechnical Engineer, you will provide hydrotechnical engineering expertise on multi-disciplinary civil, geotechnical, and mining projects in BC, across Canada, and internationally.  Your role will include leading teams, mentoring more junior staff, and providing planning, design, and construction expertise for water resources, civil engineering, and environmental projects in diverse sectors. You will join a growing water resources team based in Vancouver, Victoria, and Calgary.
 
An overview of your role will include: 
 
  • Participating with a variety of engineering projects from the proposal stage, planning, design and construction
  • Leading or managing multi-disciplinary project teams, collaborating and working efficiently with engineers, scientists, and managers at all levels, and communicating effectively with clients
  • Performing hydrologic analysis including flood and drought analysis, sustainability and climate change analysis and water management studies
  • Performing hydraulic analysis, design, and assessment of surface water works including bridges, dikes, dams, diversions, water intakes, pump stations, surface water outlets to rivers, pipeline crossings and mine infrastructure
  • Managing multiple project deadlines, budgets, and scope changes
  • Preparation of tender packages including drawings, technical specifications, and construction cost estimates
  • Providing engineering support during construction
  • Developing and sustaining positive business relationships
  • Offering innovative solutions to clients through business development initiatives
  • Providing technical direction and mentoring to junior staff
  • Working with Golder clients to provide detailed design and construction support for large surface water and water management projects
 
You will have a background in:
 
  • Degree in Civil Engineering (with experience or a focus on water resources, dams, hydraulic structures, erosion protection, construction administration and site inspections)
  • You must be an engineer registered with a P.Eng. or eligible for immediate registration as a Professional Engineer in British Columbia
  • Have a proven track record of developing and strengthening client relationships
  • 15+ years minimum experience in water resources / hydrotechnical projects
  • Good communication, leadership, problem solving, mentoring, writing, and people skills
  • Exhibit a high degree of motivation, strategic planning, self-starting capability and able to work autonomously
  • A team player and the ability to motivate and lead by example
  • High ethical standards and integrity
  • Ability to write proposals and technical reports
  • Committed to technical excellence
  • Critical thinking skills for problem solving able to manage and develop business relationships
 
Your benefits at Golder will include:
 
  • Competitive benefits and remuneration packages
  • Deepen your expertise in a dynamic work environment
  • Innovative and collaborative multidisciplinary projects
  • On the job training, mentoring and coaching
  • Global projects and travel opportunities
 

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