Intermediate Water Resources Engineer

Dillon Consulting Limited•Halifax, NS

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our team is seeking an Intermediate Water Resources Engineer to become an integral part of our multidisciplinary group of professionals. This is your chance to dive into exciting, new projects, delivering unparalleled client experiences and shaping the world around us. At Dillon, we operate as one cohesive team, and this role is based in any one of our Fredericton, Saint John, or Halifax offices. Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop. Dillon is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned, professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. We partner with clients to provide committed, collaborative, and inventive solutions to complex, multi-faceted projects. With over 25 offices and more than 1100 employees across Canada, Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in water resources, civil, or environmental engineering, or applicable technical degree.
Professional designation or eligibility to achieve professional designation.
5+ years' relevant experience in a consulting environment or working on water resources engineering projects.
Valid driver's license.
Proficiency with industry-standard water resources modelling tools.
Strong understanding of municipal and provincial drainage design standards.
Excellent communication, report writing, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
A self-motivated individual looking for advancement opportunities.
Excellent initiative and attention to detail.
Mandatory hands-on design and analysis experience with water resources modelling tools, such as PCSWMM, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, and GIS.
Demonstrated experience in the design and analysis for water resources projects including stormwater management, flood line mapping, hydrometric monitoring and rating curve development and transportation drainage.
Demonstrated experience in project management and coordination.
Proven ability to manage projects effectively and meet deadlines.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
A commitment to quality and client satisfaction.
Prospective employees are expected to fully align with Dillon's core commitment to Health & Safety. This includes active, ongoing engagement with our Health & Safety processes and platform, and the active, ongoing identification and reporting of health and safety hazards.

Nice To Haves

An interest in marketing and business development, and a desire to grow into a client-facing role, is considered an asset.
Experience with additional software such as InfoWorks ICM, R Studio, Visual OTTHYMO, and AutoCAD Civil 3D would be considered an asset.
Coastal experience would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Provide technical input for the delivery of water resources projects for both public and private sector clients.
Undertake studies, assessments, modelling, preliminary and detailed design, cost estimates, specifications, and input to contract documents.
Develop and implement stormwater management strategies to mitigate flooding for environmental protection.
Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modelling and analysis tasks utilizing software such as PCSWMM, HEC-RAS, and HEC-HMS, GIS, and R Studio or Python.
Undertake and lead hydrologic and hydraulic modelling assignments for urban infrastructure and transportation systems including the analysis of surface drainage, storm sewer networks, dual drainage systems, sanitary sewer networks, combined sewer systems, bridges and culverts, erosion and scour protection and floodplain mapping and flood hazard assessments.
Model, analyze, and interpret results, documenting findings in technical reports.
Act as technical lead on water resources projects, providing direction and quality oversight on complex or unique assignments.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff.
Oversee and review the work of junior staff to ensure technical quality and consistency.
Direct and coordinate water resources activities for engineering and design teams.
Provide project engineering expertise, calculations, and design input for water resources infrastructure and drainage systems.
Coordinate with cross-disciplinary teams to gather relevant data for project design and implementation.
Independently prepare project reports, documentation, and presentations.
Communicate design details to clients and stakeholders.
Support multi-disciplinary projects and provide project management/coordination for water resources projects.
Fulfill project plans in accordance with established scopes of work, budgets, and schedules to execute high quality projects.
Lead and contribute to the preparation of proposals, including scoping, technical approach, work plans, and cost/fee estimating.
Support business development and marketing efforts, including building and maintaining client relationships and helping identify new opportunities.
Commit to self-development and ongoing learning to stay knowledgeable of industry best practices and advancements in water resources engineering.
Contribute to Dillon's corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees.
Contribute to the career advancement of junior staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching and mentoring.