Intermediate Water Resources Engineer

at  Kerr Wood Leidal

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. At KWL, we care about each other and strive to create a fun, open and engaging environment that leverages our individual strengths and encourages vibrant discussion.

THE ROLE

We are looking for an innovative and accountable INTERMEDIATE WATER RESOURCES ENGINEER to join our team in Vancouver or Vernon, BC! 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 and applying your marvellous talents.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Responsible for working with senior staff to identify project opportunities, pursuing competitive opportunities, and project delivery on a wide range of water resources projects.
• Leading preparation of 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.
• Preparing formal reports, memos, briefing notes and requests for decisions for a range of clients, including municipal government leaders.
• Tracking budgets and expenditures for large multi-year projects and preparing summary reports, presentations, and documents.
• Examples of projects you may work on include flood mitigation and recovery projects, river/creek modelling and analysis, flood response, fish habitat enhancement, flow diversions, scour and erosion assessments, design of traditional and nature-based scour and erosion mitigation, design of hydraulic conveyance structures, and construction field review.