Intermediate Urban Water Modeller

GHD


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Waterloo, ON
Contract type: Full time
Job Description

Intermediate Urban Water Modeller

The importance of water to the health of our world can’t be overstated.

As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and storms increases, the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front.

Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre-empt and prepare for what's next. Be a part of this dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists and drive change for your community.

You’ll be able to apply our powerful global network of skills and decades of experience to create positive water outcomes that respect nature and nurture communities.

Who are we looking for?

Our offices in Ontario are looking for an Intermediate Urban Water Modeller to work within the Integrated Water Management Business Group to support a team of highly skilled urban water modellers. This opportunity can provide the successful candidate the ability to help grow a team, manage their own projects, develop their own clients and assist in the development of the business into other associated areas of work.

In an ever changing world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead.

We’re seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways.

As part of a truly global team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you'll be at the forefront of driving change.

See what the power of commitment can do for you.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

  • Run, analyze, calibrate and modify hydraulic wastewater and hydraulic water distribution system models and develop solutions to meet design criteria.
  • Prepare modelling documentation, technical memoranda and design reports.
  • Support Infrastructure Planning Studies including: Master Plans, Basement Flooding, Inflow and Infiltration Studies, etc.
  • Providing training and mentorship to our junior staff related to water/wastewater models and methods.
  • Support Senior staff with client relationships with key client contact for water/wastewater related projects.
  • Support proposal preparation, report writing, cost estimation, drawing preparation.
  • Collaborate with Service Line Leaders and Project Managers within and outside the Region on work sharing and business development.

What you will bring to the team:

  • Degree in Civil/Water Resource Engineering.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng) license is an asset.
  • Minimum 5+ years’ experience in conducting water resource modelling projects.
  • Advanced capability and direct experience with industry standard hydraulic/hydrologic tools/models, such as WaterCAD/WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, InfoWorks CS/ICM (1D and 2D), InfoSWMM, InfoWater, WaterGems,.
  • Understanding 3D modeling and experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D is an asset.
  • Knowledge of CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamic) modeling would be an asset.
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge and experience with transient hydraulic analysis using Hammer software, and/or design would be considered an asset.
  • Must hold a valid driver’s license in Ontario and willing to travel within Ontario and Canada as required.

Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.

We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.

See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

About Us

Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way.

We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.

See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

Our Pledge to You

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you.

That’s the #PowerOfCommitment

Who We Are

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.

The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.

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