Intermediate Hydrotechnical Engineer

at  Ecora

THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you interested in pursuing your passion at a dynamic, innovative consulting firm?
Ecora is seeking an Intermediate Hydrotechnical Engineer to join the expanding Geo-Hydro department at our Kelowna location. This permanent full-time position aims to support our increasing workload in the BC Interior and throughout the province.
Ecora’s Geo-Hydro Group has extensive experience in providing hydrotechnical and geotechnical services in support of infrastructure projects, dam engineering, and river engineering, and is currently providing consulting services to a variety of clients including the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, BC Ministry of Forests, BC Hydro, Fortis, various municipalities, First Nation communities, architects, and contracting firms throughout British Columbia.
We are seeking a candidate that is proficient in project management, hydrologic/watershed analysis and modelling, hydraulic analysis and modelling, and design of hydraulic structures (weirs, culverts, erosion protection). The candidate would ideally have had a solid grounding in practical site investigation and construction inspection, client communication and be proficient in preparing technical memos and reports. A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Water Resources with at least 7 years related work experience is required. Must be registered, or be eligible to register, as a Professional Engineer in BC.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license (or equivalent) with a clean driving record
• Legally eligible to work in Canada
• Knowledge of standard computer hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software packages such as SWIMM, HYFRAN, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HY-7, FLO-2D
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Previous project management experience
• The ability to manage multiple projects and work independently under minimal supervision
• Strong work ethic with the desire to excel and achieve
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Familiarity with environmental permitting, legislation and regulations including the Riparian Area Regulation and the Water Sustainability Act
• Experience with taking projects from proposal stage through conceptual design, detailed design, and construction
• Knowledge of Canadian Dam Safety Guidelines, Associated Technical Bulletins, and the BC Dam Safety Regulations
• Knowledge of the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code and the BC Supplement to TAC Geometric Design Guide
• Business development skills
• Experience with additional design software (e.g. AutoCAD Civil3D, QGIS)

The successful candidate’s duties will include participating in undertaking hydrologic assessments of watersheds, dam safety reviews, design of hydraulic structures, hydraulic flow modelling, floodplain assessments and mapping, design of sedimentation/detention ponds, channel stabilization, culvert design, and erosion protection works. Periodic travel throughout British Columbia may be required as part of this position.