25 Oct
WSP USA
Calgary
The Opportunity:
WSP has a new opportunity for a
Senior Hydrotechnical (Water Resources) Engineer
to join the Prairies and North Region's Water Resources Engineering Group on a full-time basis in
Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon or Yellowknife.
The water group provides a variety of engineering and environmental water services to many high-profile projects in the Prairie Provinces, Territories, throughout Canada and throughout the world.
The successful candidate will be involved in various water resources, hydrotechnical and mining projects.
Your role will include providing team leadership, mentoring, and technical expertise for water resources, civil engineering and environmental projects.
As a part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will apply your engineering capabilities to a variety of projects.
You will work with WSP's clients and your other client contacts to pursue new work for the Water Resources Engineering Group
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.
#
WeAre
WSP
What you can expect to do here: Lead or manage water resources projects, including flood assessments, flood mapping, flood mitigation designs, hydrotechnical assessments/designs, watershed management, impact assessments, natural channel design,
environmental compliance and regulatory permitting.
Lead or manage various projects involving hydraulic/hydrologic analyses, including design of hydraulic structures, surface water diversions, water control structures, water intakes, pump stations, surface water outlets to rivers, pipelines and mining infrastructure.
Participate in a variety of water resources engineering projects at the proposal, planning and execution stages for engineering studies or construction projects.
Manage multiple project deadlines, budgets, and scope changes.
Prepare proposals and technical reports.
Lead or manage multi-disciplinary project teams, collaborating and working efficiently with engineers, scientists, and managers at all levels, and communicating effectively with clients.
Develop and sustain positive business relationships.
Offer innovative solutions to clients through business development initiatives.
You are expected to be providing technical direction and mentoring to junior and intermediate staff.
Act as a health and safety leader when conducting business on behalf of WSP.
What you'll bring to WSP:
Bachelor or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or Water Resources Engineering.
Eligibility for immediate registration with APEGA, APEGS or NAPEG as a Professional Engineer.
10 years minimum experience in Water Resources Engineering projects.
Experience with water management infrastructure design and construction (this is an asset).
Experience with tender preparation and construction administration (this is an asset).
Experience with water resources, dams, hydraulic structures, erosion protection, or mine water management (this is an asset).
Experience with hydraulic or hydrologic modelling assessments in support of engineering studies or design (this is an asset).
A proven track record of developing and strengthening client relationships.
Excellent communication, leadership, problem solving, mentoring, writing, and people skills.
The ability to exhibit a high degree of motivation, strategic planning, self-starting capability and able to work autonomously.
A team player attitude, and the ability to motivate and lead by example.
High ethical standards and integrity.
The ability to write proposals and technical reports.
A commitment to technical excellence.
Critical thinking skills for problem solving able to manage and develop business relationships.
WSP
is one of the world's leading professional services firms.
Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.
We have over 65,000 team members across the globe.
In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.
At
WSP
:
We value our people and our reputation
We are locally dedicated with international scale
We are future focused and challenge the status quo
We foster collaboration in everything we do
We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable
Please Note: Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP.
Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.
Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview.
This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas,
working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).
WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity.
Only the candidates selected will be contacted.
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.
For more information please
READ THE FULL POLICY. (https://www.wsp.com/en-CA/careers/notice-to-staffing-agencies)
▶️ Senior Hydrotechnical (Water Resources) Engineer
🖊️ WSP USA
📍 Calgary