Intermediate Water Resources Engineer

The Role

We are looking for an innovative and accountable Intermediate Water Resources Engineer to join our team! This position can be based out of any of our branch offices in British Columbia. Remote work out of other BC locations will be considered for the right candidate.

Our ideal candidate has a passion for delivering the right solution to serve each client’s unique needs. You take pride in your work and build trust by following through on your commitments to your clients, partners, and colleagues. You need to have a say in what the world looks like, create sustainable and environmentally responsible solutions, and contribute towards healthy economies while making a lasting positive impact on society. In addition, you want to be part of a company culture that focuses on effectively growing, applying your marvelous talents and improving community resilience.

The Company

We are a 100% employee-owned consulting engineering firm, but we are also more than that. Our diverse crew includes engineers, technologists, biologists, agrologists, planners, scientists, and more. We began in 1975 and work together in an environment that empowers us to think differently about real-world problems. We want to work with those who, like us, take pride in creating INNOVATIVE solutions that push the boundaries of conventional practices.

In addition, we seek opportunities for continuous improvement in our work and support those who have a passion for EXCELLENCE. Here, we care about each other and strive to create a fun, open and engaging environment that leverages our individual strengths and encourages vibrant discussion.

What You'll Do

• Responsible for working in a team environment and with senior staff to identify innovative solutions, project opportunities, pursue competitive opportunities, and deliver projects on a wide range of water resources projects.
• Preparing technical documents including reports, technical specifications and construction drawing packages from feasibility studies to detailed design, cost estimates, tendering, and construction services. This may include taking on the role of Engineer of Record.
• Managing projects including preparing proposals, developing work plans and fee estimates, invoicing, change orders, and budget tracking.
• Interacting and interfacing with clients, regulators and the public as opportunities arise.
• Examples of projects you may work on include flood emergency projects, river/creek modelling and analysis, fish habitat enhancement, flow diversions, scour and erosion assessments and design involving traditional and nature-based techniques, and construction field review.

What You'll Bring

• A positive and motivated personality!
• Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering (with experience in water resources)
• Registered or eligible for registration with EGBC as a Professional Engineer.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience with a background in water resources and related fields.
• Experience with hydraulic modelling software, familiarity with hydrologic analysis, knowledge of flood inundation and flood hazard mapping.
• Demonstrated experience in the design, construction, and inspection of water resource projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) and be able to work with team members in a multi-disciplinary environment as well as an ability to communicate effectively with the public on technical concepts.
• Ability to track and manage multiple tasks to meet key client deadlines.
• A desire to learn new skills and an eagerness to grow within your role.
• A valid driver’s license (in good standing) is mandatory.
• A willingness to work in a range of environments on a frequent basis including home office, company office, client office and on remote sites (i.e. - from your vehicle and/or hotel room).
• Must be physically able to conduct field visits commensurate with project work. This may include handling and operation of equipment, travel to remote areas by vehicle, boat, air or foot, and outdoor site visits in all weather conditions on uneven/varying ground terrain.

What We Offer

• A hybrid work environment.
• Competitive salary and a generous performance-based bonus.
• An opportunity for share ownership on meeting the eligibility criteria.
• Excellent benefits, including extended health, dental, vision and health care spending account.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program that offers 24/7 support for all employees and their family members via phone or online.
• Annual Health & Wellness Allowance.
• Ability to create your own work schedule and flexibility for your workday.
• Relocation support, if applicable, and the ability to work from any of our 5 offices.
• Career Coaching program and continuous support for professional development and growth.
• An employee-centric culture that includes sport participation, various team memberships, and team-building activities.
• Direct guidance from experienced teammates and an opportunity to work with award-winning teams.
• Ability to influence and deliver on projects that help improve the lives of Canadians, support positive environmental outcomes, and improve communities’ resiliency to natural disasters.

Wage

• $115,000-$122,000, salary is subject to years of experience

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Come Build Your Future With Us!

KWL values diversity, equity and inclusivity within our teams and provides equality of treatment and opportunity to all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply regardless of age, race, colour, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, and marital status. Recruitment selection will be based on your experience, essential skills, knowledge, passion and capability required to perform the job. Only those selected will be contacted.

We acknowledge that we live, work and play on the unceded, traditional & occupied territories of the many First Nations and Métis. We are grateful for the opportunity.