Hydrologist

Suncor Energy • Calgary, AB

7d • Onsite

About The Position

At Suncor, we produce and provide energy. When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work. Join our team as a Hydrologist and help shape water management strategies that support safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible mining operations. In this role, you’ll lead hydrological studies, monitoring programs, modelling, and water quality assessments while providing technical expertise on water infrastructure, risk, and project planning. If you’re passionate about turning complex water data into practical solutions and want to influence operations, innovation, and environmental performance, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

• 7 years of relevant work experience preferably with oil sands mining operations
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline; a master’s degree is preferred
• Professional Engineer designation (P.Eng.)
• Demonstrated experience in hydrology, hydraulics, and surface water modelling
• Experience in surface water design, environmental impact assessments, and hydrologic and hydraulic modelling

Nice To Haves

• Don’t have all the qualifications listed? That’s ok! Apply anyway. We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise on water management for mining operations
• Plan and deliver water-related studies and investigations including hydrological assessments, hydroclimate monitoring, hydrological and hydraulic modelling, and water budget analysis
• Prepare and review engineering designs and reports related to water management infrastructure
• Design field monitoring programs, compile and assess and analyze data, present findings and provide recommendations in technical reports for submission to internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare and update operations, surveillance and maintenance manuals for water management infrastructure
• Represent the Water Resources team on integrated project teams to identify key issues and risks regarding water management, water quantity, water quality and the aquatic environment
• Collaborate with internal partners or external vendors to plan and execute surface water projects through project stewardship, funding, forecasting and budgeting
• Contribute to innovation in modelling practices and the adoption of new technologies
• Assess and interpret surface water chemistry to support water quality management, environmental risk assessment, and decision-making for mining operations

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• regional-based uplifts
• annual bonuses
• long-term financial rewards
• pension programs
• savings plans with company matching
• employee assistance program
• comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
• generous paid vacation time
• personal time-off
• Internal mobility
• succession planning
• employee training and development programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior