Junior/Intermediate Hydrotechnical Engineer

at  Tetra Tech

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We are currently looking for a Junior/Intermediate Hydrotechnical Engineer in Calgary to join our Dam Group. This position offers the opportunity to work with a team of experienced hydrotechnical, geotechnical, and civil engineers and scientists. The focus of the position will be to provide hydrotechnical consulting services to a variety of clients (governments, mining, and oil and gas) throughout Western and Northern Canada.
The successful candidate will work on a variety of hydrotechnical projects including hydrology assessment, dam breach and inundation studies, dam safety reviews, and hydraulic design. The candidate must be highly motivated; customer focused and work well in a team environment. The successful candidate will need to manage a dynamic workload, and occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities:

• Complete site-specific hydrological assessment.
• Develop hydrodynamic models.
• Develop sound technical solutions including assessment, design, evaluation and construction for water resource structures.
• Prepare technical letters and reviews, reports, quality control documents, memos and other documentation.
• Identify, address and resolve technical design, operational and construction issues and conflicts as needed to deliver the work plan.
• Prepare project drawings, study maps, specifications, cost estimates, operational plans, schedules and various project deliverables.
• Prepare and maintain quality checks of designs, drawings, specifications, and quantity calculations.

Qualifications:

• EDUCATION:bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent diploma with relevant experience. EIT or Professional engineering registration in Canada would be an asset.
• EXPERIENCE:0-4 years experience in civil/hydrotechnical engineering in Canada, preferably on water resource projects and dams. New grads completed relative courses in water resources are welcome to apply for this position.
• TECHNICAL SKILLS:Proven skills employing civil and hydrotechnical engineering fundamentals including hydrology assessment, hydraulic calculation and design,Knowledge of HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, MS Excel, GIS, AutoCAD, and Civil3D is advantageous. Proficiency in these software tools facilitates efficient design and drafting processes.
• COMMUNICATION AND DOCUMENTATION:Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are necessary for effective collaboration with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.Experience in writing reports, technical memos, and client communications ensures clear documentation and effective project communication.
• ORGANIZATIONAL ABILITIES:Must be well organized and capable of managing and prioritizing numerous tasks. This commitment ensures successful project delivery, client satisfaction, and quality management.
• ASSIGNMENT SUCCESS:Proven success in delivering high-quality projects and assignments on time and on budget demonstrates competence and reliability.
• COLLABORATION AND INDEPENDENCE:Ability to work well independently and as part of a team environment ensures adaptability and flexibility.Demonstrate good teamwork skills and share leadership responsibilities for smaller team.
• PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS:Possession of a valid Canadian driver’s license.Must be able and willing to travel for business on a frequent basis as may be required for site visits and project-related travel.

What Makes Tetra Tech a Great Place to Work:

• Benefits starting day one of employment.
• Competitive base salary.
• Eligible for banked overtime (calculated at 1.5 times).
• Hybrid work options when you are not in the field.
• We employ industry-leading technical specialists, which promotes a strong mentorship environment and opportunities for technical growth.
• We support our team’s continuing professional development by encouraging attendance at conferences and pursuit of R&D projects.
• You will be working with an experienced, very supportive team that takes great pride in our reputation and the quality geophysical services we provide to our clients.
• Tetra Tech is a global company with over 30,000 employees worldwide. By joining this team, you have access to this network of professionals, experience, opportunities, and corporate benefits (e.g., corporate discounts, stock purchase plan).
• Opportunity for advancement within our Dam group and Tetra Tech globally.

• Complete site-specific hydrological assessment.
• Develop hydrodynamic models.
• Develop sound technical solutions including assessment, design, evaluation and construction for water resource structures.
• Prepare technical letters and reviews, reports, quality control documents, memos and other documentation.
• Identify, address and resolve technical design, operational and construction issues and conflicts as needed to deliver the work plan.
• Prepare project drawings, study maps, specifications, cost estimates, operational plans, schedules and various project deliverables.
• Prepare and maintain quality checks of designs, drawings, specifications, and quantity calculations