Project Engineer – Hydrotechnical / Water Resources / Hydrology

The Opportunity:

Project Engineer for our Hydrotechnical / Water Resources group within the Transportation and Infrastructure business in British Columbia, Canada. We are looking for candidates who can bring their skills and experience to lead our hydrotechnical projects, work closely with our staff and clients, and deliver high-quality projects from start to finish. You will have the opportunity to work on road and highway infrastructure projects that involve bridges, culverts, river training, erosion protection works, and other surface water components. You will also have the chance to contribute to multidisciplinary projects with a range of complexity for Federal, Provincial, and Municipal clients within Canada, with a focus on BC and the Yukon.

The location for this role is flexible within British Columbia (e.g. Victoria, Nanaimo, Vancouver, Kelowna, Kamloops, Prince George, Smithers, Fort St. John, etc). Candidates currently residing anywhere in Canada, who are open to relocate to British Columbia, are encouraged to apply.

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 here:

• You are expected to be involved with, or leading, or managing, multi-disciplinary projects from beginning to end including the proposal, planning, options assessment, design, and construction phases.
• Project management planning and implementation including scope, schedule, budget, and quality control.
• Technical skills in the development of hydrotechnical engineering design solutions for a variety of interesting projects related to bridges and culverts, hydrology, climate change, river engineering, flood and erosion management, dike design and repair, debris flood/flow management, channel improvements, habitat enhancements, hydraulic structures, hydraulic modeling (1D and 2D), and highway drainage.
• Participate in the success and growth of the team by providing mentoring to junior staff, and by helping to develop technical tools and resources.
• Preparation and review of deliverables including drawings, cost estimates, technical specifications, construction documents, and field reviews.
• Coordination within multidisciplinary teams and providing guidance to other staff.
• Working with clients directly or in a supporting role, developing and sustaining positive business relationships.
• Ability to travel occasionally is desirable for design and construction field services.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Registration or eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with EGBC is a requirement.
• Minimum 6-12 years of related consulting experience working in an engineering or project management role, with a focus on water resources projects
• Current knowledge of Provincial and Federal standards and guidelines related to hydrotechnical components of transportation projects.
• Experience with BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and Federal Government processes, standards, and guidelines is an asset.
• Advanced understanding and commitment to technical excellence related to hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, analysis and design.
• Experience with general civil engineering design and construction. Specific experience with bridge and highway design is an asset.
• Computer skills and experience with hydrotechnical software such as: Hyfran, HEC-RAS 1D and 2D, HY-8, ArcGIS, Global Mapper, and Civil 3D.
• Critical thinking skills for problem-solving and finding efficient, innovative, and practical solutions to engineering challenges.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with internal and external clients and stakeholders.
• A team player attitude and the ability to motivate and lead by example.
• Self-motivated with ability to work in a team as well as independently on multiple projects.
• Possession of a valid Class 5 Driver’s License an asset.

Compensation

Expected Salary (British Columbia): $88 900 – $122 800

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
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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.

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