OPERATIONAL HYDROLOGY ENGINEER

at  Manitoba Hydro

GREAT BENEFITS

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Defined-benefit pension plan.
• Nine-day work cycle which normally results in every other Monday off, providing for a balanced approach to work, family life

and community.

• Flex-time and partially remote work schedule (providing the option to work remotely 3 days per 2 week period), depending on

nature of work, operational requirements and work location.
Manitoba Hydro is a leader among energy companies in North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and
exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba’s best as we continue to build a company that supports innovation,
commitment, and customer service, while actively supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.
We are seeking an Operational Hydrology Engineer to join our Engineering Water Resources Department. Under the direction of the
Hydrology & Climate Section Head and Operational Hydrology Lead, you will be responsible for performing hydrologic water
resource engineering activities to support Manitoba Hydro’s long-term water supply studies and other initiatives relate to the
planning, operation, licensing, and maintenance of existing and future hydro development facilities. Activities include but are not
limited to, statistical hydrology, watershed and reservoir simulation modeling, stochastic modelling, drought review, meteorological
analysis, and inflow forecasting support.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A four-year degree in Civil Engineering, from a university of recognized standing, plus a minimum of six years of experience

related to hydroelectric utility operations or hydrologic studies.

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in water resource engineering would be an asset.
• Experience in operational hydrology, statistical analysis, watershed modeling, climate change modeling, and water resource

engineering.

• Professional member in good standing with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba.

incorporate this knowledge in the day-to-day activities to solving complex hydrologic assignments.

• Collaborate with other utilities, consultants, researchers, and universities in developing and implementing innovativ

• Perform hydrologic assessments that include streamflow data analysis, statistical frequency analysis, re-regulation and

naturalization studies, stochastic modelling, reservoir simulation for hydraulic operations, and operational hydrology.

• Perform hydrologic studies for the Corporate Flow Record Improvement Project, and provide expertise related to its design

and improvement.

• Perform studies to establish hydrologic design criteria relevant to structure design, dam safety, severance line establishment,

and fish passage/instream flow needs.

• Perform studies to support operations and address stakeholder concerns#regarding Manitoba Hydro assets and operations.
• Support the inflow forecasting initiatives, including forecasting system development and operation, and the set-up, calibration,

validation, and maintenance of hydrological models for Manitoba Hydro’s system.

• Support Manitoba Hydro’s climate change studies and work related to energy operations planning and integrated resource

planning.

• Support the preparation of technical materials and filings for Environmental Impact Statements, License Renewals, regulatory

submissions, and other corporate needs.

• Maintain technical competency and awareness of new developments and applications in hydrology and climate change and

incorporate this knowledge in the day-to-day activities to solving complex hydrologic assignments.

• Collaborate with other utilities, consultants, researchers, and universities in developing and implementing innovative

hydrologic and meteorological modeling tools.

• Prepare reports, presentations, and workshops as required.