Lead engineering analysis and design for urban drainage and surface water management projects, for both private and public clients.
Prepare conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs of riverine, valley-land, wetland, and shoreline restoration works, including design of green infrastructure, bank/bed stabilization, channel realignment, shoreline stabilization, and erosion and sediment control measures.
Conduct specialized hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, including
Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling of urban and natural systems (e.g., PCSWMM, etc.).
Support river engineering and environmental assessment tasks.
Participate in erosion threshold assessments and sediment transport analysis
Participate in the preparation of channel restoration concepts
Contribute to the development of detailed designs, construction cost estimates and tender specifications.
Provide resident engineering and contract administration support for construction projects.
Successfully manage project budgets, invoicing, scheduling, change management, and client management.
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, including hydrogeological, geotechnical, geomorphic, survey, landscape design, transportation, structural and natural sciences disciplines.
Direct and support field data collection exercises as well as data synthesis/analysis; including site reconnaissance, and topographic surveying.
Provide technical support and mentoring to junior team members.
Prepare technical reports, technical memoranda, and work plans.
Support business development initiatives including preparing proposals and building strong client relationships.
Work with regulatory agencies to obtain approvals.
Willing to travel within Ontario, Canada and North America to support projects.
Your Expertise and Skills
These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.
5+ years of experience in water resources and river engineering, specifically related to the assessment of natural systems and the design, construction, and project management of river restoration projects
Professional Engineer designation with PEO is required
Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Water Resources/Environmental Engineering, or related field.
Experience in writing technical reports and proposals, and giving presentations to multi-stakeholder groups
Ability to effectively contribute to projects of various sizes and complexity simultaneously
Knowledge of current regulations, legislation and permitting
Experience with design and drafting software such as ArcGIS and AutoCAD would be an asset
Experience with various water resources modeling software (i.e., HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWAT, HSP-F, EFDC) would be considered an asset
Experience with preparing detailed designs, construction cost estimates, technical specifications, and tender/procurement packages
Experience with design and drafting software such as ArcGIS, Global Mapper, Q-GIS, AutoCAD, and Civil3D would be an asset
A valid Class G driver’s license with no restrictions and a clean driving record.
This posting reflects a current vacancy that the company is actively seeking to fill. As a note, we are not accepting third party agency applicants at this time.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for individuals with disabilities.
Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit www.onterris.com.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, click here to learn more.
