Water Resources Consultant – Senior Level – Mining Focus (Hybrid/Remote)
Barr Engineering Co
•Hybrid
About The Position
Barr is seeking a senior water resources consultant with a focus in mine water management to join our team as a mine water practice lead. In this hybrid role, you will work with multidisciplinary project teams providing project and/or task management and technical support primarily for Barr’s mining clients as well as clients in markets such as heavy industry and power generation. The ideal candidate for this position has strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, proven task or project management skills, and a willingness to work cooperatively with project team members in a high-energy environment that encourages self-initiative.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in math, science, engineering, or a related discipline.
- 10+ years of relevant experience.
- Experience developing water balance models, including spreadsheet-based and advanced simulation tools.
- Experience with design of surface water impoundments, such as process ponds, water supply dams, and reservoirs.
- Statistical analysis of hydrological data, including techniques such as cumulative frequency analysis.
- Experience advising clients on mine water management strategies and alternatives analysis and a track record of building and sustaining client relationships.
- Developed skills in probabilistic analysis or modelling, uncertainty analyses, and/or Monte Carlo analyses to inform and complete risk assessments.
- Experience working with hydrologic, hydraulic, and water quality methods and modelling tools.
- Possession of a current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without the need for sponsorship from Barr Ltd., now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- More than 10 years of experience working on projects directly related to job responsibilities described above at a consulting engineering firm or mining or industrial worksite.
- M.Sc. or PhD degree(s) in civil or environmental engineering.
- P.Eng. registration or eligibility for immediate registration with APEGA.
- Experience working with software such as GoldSim, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, XPSWMM/PCSWMM, HSPF, HydroCAD, MS Excel, or the MIKE Suite of tools.
- Strong relationships with clients and the ability to develop or foster ongoing relationships and maintain a high level of client service.
- Experience with mine closure and reclamation planning, such as assessing alternatives and developing a plan, including community involvement.
- Familiarity with publicly available data sets to support hydrologic analyses such as USGS gage data in the USA, hydrometric stations in Canada, climate data from NWS, Environment Canada, or other gages.
- Expertise with one or more of the following: data analysis, visualization, and presentation; hydraulic structure (outlet works) analysis and design; risk-informed decision making for alternative development and selection; climate change analysis for mine water management decision making; water recovery and reuse; cost-benefit assessments; due diligence services (e.g., review boards) for water management projects.
Responsibilities
- Leading technical analyses related to water balance modelling.
- Hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and engineering studies.
- Interacting with, coordinating with, and potentially leading or managing multidisciplinary project teams.
- Mentoring junior staff through project work.
- Advising clients on mine water management strategies by completing alternatives analyses.
- Performing business development activities, such as giving conference presentations or writing proposals.
Benefits
- Discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
