Project Engineer - Dam Engineering Group

at  DM Wills Associates Limited

D.M. Wills Associates Limited is in search of a Water Resources Project Engineer to join our Dam Engineering Group. The ideal candidate will have a background in water resources or hydrotechnical engineering.
Reporting to the Dam Engineering Group Leader you will provide water resources and hydrotechnical engineering services in support of a range of dam and water control structure, and floodplain mapping projects. The work may also include work outside of the office environment, including dam inspections and other field investigations.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out and oversee deterministic and statistical hydrological analyses to establish inflow hydrographs and peak flows for hydraulic modeling. Experience with HEC-SSP and HEC-HMS.
• Carry out and oversee 1D and/or 2D hydraulic modelling analyses, including dam breach, using HEC-RAS.
• Carry out and oversee hydraulic design for water control structures.
• Provide technical leadership and excellence in the areas of hydrologic and hydraulic analyses.
• Prepare technical documentation including letters, reports, and drawings/maps.
• Contribute technical expertise to proposals.

SIGNIFICANT QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• You must be highly motivated and an independent learner with a desire to be involved with all aspects of consulting engineering services related to dams.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (water resources).
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in Ontario, or able to obtain within 6 months.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience related to the Key Responsibilities noted above, preference is 5 years.
• Knowledge of the Technical Guide - River and Stream Systems: Flooding Hazard Limit (MNR).
• Knowledge of the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) Technical Bulletins and Best Management Practices for Dams and the Canadian Dam Association (CDA) Dam Safety Guidelines and Technical Bulletins.
• Experience with the ESRI ArcMap Geographic Information System (GIS) software package for the development of hydrology studies and flood inundation maps.
• Available to undertake fieldwork across Ontario.
• Hold, or be eligible to obtain, an Ontario G class driver’s license.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
  Work Culture
  At Wills, our partnerships with our team members, clients and community are rooted in respect and are fostered through a work environment that is committed to supporting, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion that respects people’s dignity, ideas, and beliefs.
  We value smart work and promote work-life balance for employees through our flexible work options. We also provide a social and professional work environment that supports personal and professional goals for all team members. We are socially conscious and strive to make a difference in the communities where we live and work.
  Why this Job Matters
  The work we do has a direct impact on the safety of our friends, families, and the people of Ontario everyday. This is a responsibility that we take seriously. Daily activities and decisions by our various teams have a direct impact on the people that use the infrastructure we assess/design, both locally and provincially, making it important to have top talent.
  What You Will Gain
  As a Project Engineer, you will gain hands-on experience in the consulting engineering environment. You will have the opportunity to apply the engineering skills developed to date, as well as advance your knowledge of engineering theory, practical applications, and societal implications of our engineering work. Depending on your interests and motivation, this job can provide an opportunity for a broad-based experience.
  Wills offers a competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits and merit-based bonuses for performance and tenure. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
  D.M. Wills wants to meet candidates where they’re at in their life. This position can include in-office work from our Peterborough office with hybrid work options available as well.
  At Wills, we believe that our people form the foundation of our identity and our excellence. If you are motivated by the impact you will have as a member of our team, Wills is interested in speaking with you. If interested, please submit a cover letter and resume.
  We sincerely thank all candidates for their interest, however, please note that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.
  Throughout the selection process, accommodations are available to candidates upon request, please advise us if you require accommodation

• Carry out and oversee deterministic and statistical hydrological analyses to establish inflow hydrographs and peak flows for hydraulic modeling. Experience with HEC-SSP and HEC-HMS.
• Carry out and oversee 1D and/or 2D hydraulic modelling analyses, including dam breach, using HEC-RAS.
• Carry out and oversee hydraulic design for water control structures.
• Provide technical leadership and excellence in the areas of hydrologic and hydraulic analyses.
• Prepare technical documentation including letters, reports, and drawings/maps.
• Contribute technical expertise to proposals